Embroidery

August 1, 2017

15 Creative Products of July by Cutting Edge Artists, Designers, and Makers

Over the years, online shopping has become a way of life. The practice allows us to completely avoid brick-and-mortar stores and discover products and brands that we wouldn’t otherwise. But if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the sheer amount of choices, take solace in our companion site, My Modern Met Selects. There, we have a curated selection of unique items from makers around the world.

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May 26, 2017

Artist Embroiders Portraits of Women Using Cascading Thread as Flowing Hair

Artist Sheena Liam has a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted approach to embroidery. Favoring female subjects, with a focus on flowing hairstyles, Liam creates unique portraits of women and girls with thread tresses that cascade from the canvas. Each portrait is created using black thread, culminating in a collection of works reminiscent of simple yet exquisitely rendered line drawings. While the majority of each embroidered image lays flat, the subject's hair falls loosely from her face, adding a touch of three-dimensionality to an otherwise uniform surface.

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January 16, 2017

20 Nature-Inspired Embroidery to Melt Away the Winter Blues

As the holly jolly holidays have long past and we find ourselves in the middle of January, it's natural to long for an escape from the dreary conditions winter brings—freezing temperatures, barren trees, and gloomy skies. While it may feel like March is a million months away, art is always a savior you can turn to for emotion refuge. In this case, you can spring forward with a cheerful collection of nature-inspired embroidery to melt away the winter blues.

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February 24, 2016

19 Artists Creatively Pushing the Boundaries of Embroidery

The art of embroidery has existed throughout time, dating as far back as 5th century BC. Despite its centuries-old origins, this timeless craft has continually been reenergized by visionary artists who push the boundaries of its meaning and limits. From hyperrealistic embroidered portraits to cross stitching on cars, creatives have taken the field to new and exciting places with their artwork.

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