Crafts

March 6, 2021

Ethereal Embroideries Stitched on Transparent Tulle Float In Wooden Hoops

Is it floating in the air? That's the question you have to ask when viewing Russian textile artist Katerina Marchenko‘s ethereal tulle creations. She stitches surreal designs filled with colorful thread and shiny beads onto transparent fabric, creating the illusion that the embroidery hovers on its own. Although she was always drawn to different artistic mediums, Marchenko only recently discovered embroidery.

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February 27, 2021

Learn to Love the Loom When You Try the Ancient Art of Weaving

Crafts can be a form of meditation. These process-driven activities often require the same steps repeated over again and encourage you to lose yourself in the act of making. Embroidery, for instance, is centered around poking a threaded needle through the same piece of fabric until your design is complete. Weaving is another craft with similarly calming qualities; it invites you to move a piece of yarn (or other material)

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February 22, 2021

These Miniature Paper Plants Look Just Like Their Living Companions, No Water Required

Do you struggle to keep your houseplants alive? If so, perhaps you're better off caring for one crafted from paper. UK-based artist Antara (of Craftifact) creates miniature replicas of popular houseplants that look just like the real deal. One tip though: these potted beauties don’t need water. “I was passionate about crafting and sketching since my very early childhood,” Antara tells My Modern Met.

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February 18, 2021

Beautiful Embroidery Captures Stunning Star Trails With Shimmering Beads

Nature is a constant source of inspiration for many artists, and Russian creative Ksenia Zimenko is no exception. She captures the beauty of mountains, waterfalls, trees, and sunsets with bead embroidery designs that shimmer when the light hits them. Depending on the size of the design and the amount of detail she wants to achieve, Zimenko can spend several weeks on one piece.

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