Embroidered clothing will never go out of style. Like embroidery itself, this approach is malleable and transforms based on the aesthetic of the time. Now, people are wearing their clothes with a 1970s vibe, so ripped jeans with a hint of…
Embroidered clothing will never go out of style. Like embroidery itself, this approach is malleable and transforms based on the aesthetic of the time. Now, people are wearing their clothes with a 1970s vibe, so ripped jeans with a hint of…
Quilts have a very long history in America—their creation preceded the establishment of the country. More than just a way to keep warm, these coverings are a vessel for passing down history. One of my favorite examples of this is…
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…
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…
Contemporary abstract embroidery focuses on non-representational shapes that cover the fabric and dazzle us with their stitches and color. Embroiderer Shea Goitia creates amorphous forms that do just that—impress us with their candy-coated palette and attention to detail.
Etsy software engineer Vesha Parker first began embroidery the way that many people do—through one of Sarah K. Benning’s famous patterns! From there, she started to create her own hoop art. “I definitely love learning embroidery,” she writes. “After the…
It’s that time of year when we’re all clamoring for gifts for our favorite people. With online shopping, the possibilities are endless—so where do you begin? All this week I’ll be sharing some gifts to get you started on your…
I don’t often describe rocks as “cute,” but that’s exactly how I’d classify Shu Ning Lim’s fiber art. A lover of pebbles and stones, she created this collection that’s inspired by the book Everybody Needs a Rock by Byrd Baylor.
At the beginning of 2017, I featured the appliqué illustrations of embroidery artist Mika Hirasa. Since then, she’s been busy creating more of this type of work illuminating classic tales. Using a variety of fabrics and embroidery thread, she sews…