Happy New Year! This is my favorite holiday because it’s filled with a renewed sense of hope that this year will be better than the last. And although 2017 was a dumpster fire in many ways, it still topped 2016…
Happy New Year! This is my favorite holiday because it’s filled with a renewed sense of hope that this year will be better than the last. And although 2017 was a dumpster fire in many ways, it still topped 2016…
1. Oyster coin purse by Don Fisher 2. Tiger moth and moon phase enamel mug by Fennec Design 3. Bee Lovely embroidery kit by Cozy Blue 4. Cat triangle pin by Natelle Draws Stuff 5. Llama yarn bowl by Barruntando 6. Wild Rose hand-embroidered denim top…
Last year, I chronicled the most popular posts on Brown Paper Bag—and it was a lot of fun to look back on the incredible things created throughout the course of 2016. In keeping with this tradition, I’ve crunched the numbers…
If you’ve ever picked up an embroidery book, you know that there are a ton stitch possibilities. From utilitarian to complex stitches meant to dazzle, they together create visually stunning pieces. Theresa Lawson of The Monsters Lounge combines the likes of woven…
Happy holidays! I hope that whatever you are celebrating this time of year is filled with your loved ones and good food. I’m taking the day off for Christmas, and I’ll see you back here tomorrow. Thanks for being here and supporting Brown…
Over on my Instagram, #Caturday is my favorite day of the week. It’s the day when I specifically celebrate pretty kitties and all their fluffy glory. Today, I’m bringing the party over here with 15 cat illustrations of felines of…
Embroiderers, have you ever heard of a punchneedle? Simply put, it’s an approach that uses a hollow needle to create loops of thread on fabric. If you’ve ever tried making a hooked rug, the results look similar. It caught my eye…
Since graduating in 2012 with a degree in illustration, Lucy Kirk has developed her ceramic practice. Akin to a drawing, she adorns the edges of her figures and animals with thick, black outlines that are wonky and imperfect. This visually…
When a holiday rolls around, illustrator Dinara Mirtalipova will often put a folk-inspired twist on conventional traditions and decor. During Easter this year, she adorned a series of eggs with her spectacular paintings. And in a similar fashion, she recently released…
1. Cold Hands, Warm Heart pendants by Trinket 2. Areca Palm embroidered pin by Baobapp 3. I Can Fly book clutch by Mrs. Chaplin 4. Spiky white vase by Oli Divisova 5. Sleeping Cat and Peekaboo Mouse ceramic by Aya…