Welcome to XStitchers of Instagram where we share a groovy Instagrammer whose needlework deserves more attention! This month it’s Alison Carpenter-Hughes, aka Pootlesmoon! Her use of free machine embroidery is both dynamic and touching, with threads flowing free from lifelike portraits. The artworks push at dimensions and encourage you to…
Louise Watson: Textile Art Goes All Natural
The work of Gloucestershire textile artist Louise Watson is all about the power of noticing: the subtle color of pebbles on a path, the ethereal wisp of a feather, the earthy texture of seed pods. Her work combines felt and other materials with a mix of machine and hand embroidery,…
Anne Waller’s Fairytale Magic
Color and light spring to life in Anne Waller’s unique textile art. Under the name Heatherwell Designs, she creates a variety of creative works, including these magical freemotion embroidery works. We’re loving the bright-on-dark color palette and all the intricate details! See more of Waller’s work on her Heatherwell Designs…