Introduction Shibori for Textile Artists by Janice Gunner (published by Batsford) Shibori is one of the techniques often associated with Japan, Africa, India and South America. It is found in fashion, adorning many a dress or tunic. How can we make our own version? This book promises to cover a…
Embroidery Artist Yumiko Higuchi
I took this photo while waiting for a train in Tokyo last November. It’s all about that Pacific Northwest flannel paired with simple Japanese stitches which makes this top so fetching. I need one. It reminds me of Yumiko Higuchi’s classic, Wool Stitch. Her simple, deliberate, tiny designs can be…
Gear Threads – Miyuki Sakai’s Everyday Marvels
There’s something enchanting about Miyuki Sakai’s freestyle machine embroidery illustrations. With a delicate balance of realism and whimsy, her work brings a vivid new perspective to everyday objects and views. Her works has graced the pages and advertising campaigns of some of the world’s most high-profile clients — among them…