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Darren Ball – Personal Narratives And A Love Of Textiles

Darren’s embroidery reflects his love of textiles and the visual qualities present in fabric and thread. He tells us that he uses applique and free machine embroidery to illustrate personal narratives or ideas, inspired by memorabilia or his collection of vintage ‘Stitchcraft’ knitting and embroidery magazines. 

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Stitched collage piece Pistachio Smiles AH

What Is A Stitch Collage?

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!

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