Embroidery

November 6, 2024

Spectacular Embroidery Visualizes Connection Between Earth’s Landscapes and Cosmic Universe

Belarus-based textile artist Yuliya Krishchik merges embroidery and needle-felted techniques to create stunning, galaxy-inspired scenes that celebrate the mysteries of nature. She describes herself as “a girl who creates the cosmos,” embodying her connection to the universe through each stitch. Krishchik sees fabric and yarn as the perfect materials for capturing the essence of universal connection. Her work reflects her belief that “everything in the universe is a continuous web of threads.

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May 16, 2024

Fiber Artist Crochets Beautiful Lacework Designs on Fallen Laves

Many artists take inspiration from nature, but few use it as their canvas. However, UK-based artist Susanna Bauer combines her crocheting skills with the beauty of organic materials and breathes new life into dead, fallen leaves through her unique designs. Her work features brown leaves that are carefully cleaned before Bauer expertly pierces them with a needle and thread, weaving intricate patterns into the fallen foliage.

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February 1, 2024

Long Colorful Strands of Yarn Are Woven into Stunning Portraits

Artist Katerina Marchenko continues to elevate embroidery by weaving long, colorful strands of yarn into massive portraits. Each of her pieces is made on delicate tulle, requiring a deft touch from the crafter. Seeing these human faces come to life on such a large scale is well worth the effort, especially when we are used to seeing embroidery on a much smaller canvas.

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November 14, 2023

Artist Uses Needle and Thread to Create Realistically Embroider Hair

Whether it's a messy bun, a simple braid, or a decisive flip, embroidery artist Floor Giebels is inspired by the movement and color of hair. A recurring theme in her work is an image of a woman with her back toward the viewer, which allows Giebels to focus her creative energy on the hair. Using layers of thread to create depth and shading, her embroidery masterfully shows off the creative possibilities of the technique.

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