Issue 15 of XStitch Magazine is here and the theme is the 70s! It’s a terrific collection of retro cross stitch designs featuring some of the themes that you would expect from the 70s, whether it’s nostalgic games, rad wallpaper or boho fashion!
Chances are you’ve seen Ian Berry’s beautiful scenes from everyday life, or his #iclapfor project last year inspired by his son Elliot. His skill and attention to detail is incredible before you realise that it is constructed entirely from denim. However, putting his medium aside it’s his sensitivity and shining a light on scenes we take for granted that really make him stand out as a textile artist. Helen Adams caught up with him to find out more.
Stitched collage is when the technique of mixing and matching a wide range of materials into a composition, widely known as collage is mixed with the technique of stitching. Paper based materials as well as fabrics are brought together to create one singular piece. Find out more in this article!
Textiles Transformed: Thread and thrift with reclaimed textiles by Mandy Pattullo explains that we don’t have to look far to be inspired, and that vintage materials and techniques can be combined to create treasured timeless pieces.
Every year, Hand & Lock organizes a competition for the prestigious Prize for Embroidery to promote the use of hand embroidery and to discover emerging
Liam Kane, aka StitchedLime, is a male embroiderer from New York whose cartoonish characters have a strong naive art attitude and are packed with technique and wit. Find out more in this Manbroidery interview at Mr X Stitch!
This month Kirsty Gowton explores a rather blue January, amidst exciting news of Emma Congdon’s new book release in April 2021 Cross Stitch for The Earth.
Australian textile artist Adrienne Doig literally puts herself into her work. Self portraiture is her speciality and her metamorphosed meta-aware mini masterpieces are delivered with intelligent wit and style.
Crewel Embroidery: 7 Enchanting Designs Inspired By Fairy Tales by Tatiana Popova will teach you how to create magical scenes using the traditional technique of crewel work. It’s a fun way to breathe new life into an old art form.
My Religious Collection is inspired by the classical architecture, stonework and stained glass windows. Using traditional techniques of padded applique and patchwork produce strong textile designs to be adorned in light reflective embellishment. Let us explore how to create a festive window.
Meet Joanna Galica-Dorula, winner of 3rd place in the 2019 Hand & Lock Prize, Open Fashion category. Her green velvet cape features hand-embroidered epaulets with beads and plastic-bottle sequins, metal washers, and more. Poppies and an elegant knight feature on the borders and back. It’s another Funk Files interview by Jen Funk Weber for Mr X Stitch!
The Christmas Quilting book by Annie’s Quilting is quite thin at 48 pages, but is a beautiful and creative book which guides you through eight fabulous Christmas quilting projects.