I don’t know about where you live, but it is cold in Minneapolis. As I write this, it is ‑9° Fahrenheit with a windchill of ‑28°! Winter gear might be essential for you, but that just gives you more opportunities to…
I don’t know about where you live, but it is cold in Minneapolis. As I write this, it is ‑9° Fahrenheit with a windchill of ‑28°! Winter gear might be essential for you, but that just gives you more opportunities to…
Like many of us, artist Aude Bourgine is concerned about the adverse effects of global warming. Knowing that it’s on us to raise awareness and ultimately alter our behavior, she uses her work as a vehicle for change.
1. Evil Eye Pin by Little Ray of Sunflower 2. Orange Tabby 3‑Legged Cat Planter by Beardbangs 3. Running Through The Garden Embroidery Pattern by Baobap (Instant download) 4. Girl Bud Vase by Rami Kim 5. Mi Casa Es Su Casa Printed Tea Towel…
Some of the most interesting collages are made through unexpected assemblages. Textile designer Tuija Heikkinen is a great example of this; she uses crochet techniques and embroidery over-stitching to create slice-of-life imagery. The individual elements, such as a cut piece of fruit…
I’m a big fan of unique throw pillows. I have a cat-shaped one on my couch and a giant eye pillow lives in my studio. So when I saw the unique throw pillows by Maria Tilyard, I swooned. The unconventional…
Ruth Hughes, aka Wild Floss Embroidery, creates abstract hoop art that is a celebration of vibrant color and dazzling texture. The designs feature bursts of fuzzy yarn that are pulled in tight with French knots and small areas of beading.…
1. Illustrated To-Do Note Pads by Papio Press (These are being discontinued so they are on super sale!) 2. Cat Vases by Two Holds Studio 3. Felted Carrot Family by Hanna Dovhan 4. Female Support System Hooks by Datter Industries 5. Enamel…
It seems like forever ago that I shared the work of Becky Tilson, aka Fuzzy and Flora, and her needle felted llamas who carry beautiful blooms on their backs. (It’s been almost two years.) Since that time, Becky has continued…
As hard as I try, I am not one to keep a sketchbook; it’s probably one reason why I love to see the spreads of other artists and illustrators. These books offer a window into how someone thinks and sees…
Artist and illustrator Yellena James creates colorful abstract paintings of places unknown but that feels oddly familiar. Her meticulously detailed forms resemble fields of flowers and underwater scenes, yet they refrain from being grounded. Instead, each work is an infinite abyss of vibrant…