Crafts

December 11, 2018

3D Embroidery of Floral Females With Hair and Dresses Flowing Off the Hoop

We’ve seen many experimental embroidery techniques lately, but Dutch fiber artist Ceren (aka Kayra Handmade) takes the popular craft a step further by thinking outside of the conventional embroidery hoop. Favoring female subjects, her ethereal designs feature three dimensional elements, such as flowing hair and fabric, that cascade from the textile canvas. Each piece is made by hand, using cotton threads, delicate fabric, and beads stitched on raw cotton fabric.

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July 21, 2018

Japanese Artist Crafts Incredibly Realistic Cats Out of Felted Wool

The traditional needle felting technique is becoming more and more popular among crafters, with many textile artists using wool’s fuzzy fibers to create charming sculpted creations. One creative to master this craft is Japanese artist Wakuneco, who creates hyper-realistic hand-felted cat faces. Each incredible three-dimensional, felted feline is made by painstakingly poking layers of wool with a needle until the fibers gradually compact and form into solid shapes.

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May 30, 2018

These Charming Embroidery Kits for Beginners Make Crafting a Breeze

If you've been looking for a way to get in touch with your crafty side, Cozyblue Handmade is here to help. Founded by artist and “moment noticer” Liz Stiglets, the creative company offers embroidery kits for beginners that are as exquisitely designed as they are easy-to-follow. Each set comes with all of the embroidery supplies you need to create your own handiwork, including a pre-printed fabric pattern, a six-inch wooden hoop, coordinating embroidery floss, and a needle.

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April 7, 2018

Floating “Garden” of Embroidered Thread Drawings Brings Nature Indoors

Lately, we’ve seen many incredible artists creatively pushing the boundaries of embroidery, but Toronto-based Amanda McCavour is one artist that has literally taken her stitching skills to the next level. The talented artist constructs three-dimensional embroidery art installations, featuring delicate textile motifs that float in gallery spaces. Describing her work as “thread drawings,” McCavour uses a sewing machine to illustrate her designs on a special type of water-soluble fabric called Solvy.

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