Hello everybody! This week we're going to be looking at the history of redwork embroidery. What does that mean? If you Google the term "redwork embroidery", the top searches that pop up seem to...
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At Mr X Stitch we love goldwork embroidery! It requires finesse but the results are worth it. Our Goldworx column, curated by goldwork maestro Hattie McGill will inspire you to buy a goldwork...
"Sashiko" means "little stabs", the verb "sasu" means "to pierce". This type of needlework is used in traditional Japanese quilting, and utilizes a long running stitch to form geometric patterns for...
Welcome back everybody! The last few months we've been looking at contemporary fiber artists, this time I thought we'd look at a tradition that is wholly North American. MÃkmaq...
Hi everybody! Last time we looked at the work of Claes Oldenburg, this time I thought we'd look at the tapestries of Norwegian artist, Hannah Ryggen. "I am a painter, not a weaver; a painter whose...
Hi everybody! Welcome back! Last time we looked at Joseph Beuy's fiber work, this week I thought we take a look at Claes Oldenburg. These days, when we hear the phrase "Soft Sculptures", most of...