Last Friday, it was fun to share some of the sketchbook inspiration that I’ve saved using the Instagram collections feature. Continuing that theme, I’m revealing some of the stitches I’ve hoarded in my Embroidery collection. They showcase a variety of…
Halloween is mere weeks away, and it’s time to get spooky. Although it still feels like the summer in Baltimore, the skeleton embroideries of Tinycup Needleworks are getting me into the spirit of the season. Britt Hutchinson is the woman behind…
Using a combination of thread and paint, artist Jo Jimenez creates colorful mixed media bouquets. After painting the vibrant blooms and green leaves, she uses embroidery—both fuzzy yarns and metallics—as a tactile accent. The result is visually lush and something…
Coral & Tusk takes exquisite embroidery out of its hoop and into home goods like pillows, table runners, and napkins. They also focus personal accessories, too, with one of my favorites being badge pins. These wearables feature bunnies, kitties, bears,…
I spent some time in Cleveland this past weekend, which included at trip to one of the best antique stores I’ve ever been to: Sweet Lorain. While there, I looked an impressive collection of dog statues (and ended up buying…
Innsbruck, Austria Embroiderer and artist Libby Williams uses a combination of stitching and painting to create unique travel portraits of the places she’s been. “I’m from the U.S. but have been living in Luxembourg for the past year and a…
It’s no secret that I love embroidery—and that especially extends to clothing. Last week, I shared the collaboration between Rifle Paper Co. and Keds, which included, among other styles, a pair of stitched sneakers. They’re great for the warmer weather months, but…
This week, I’ve been enamored with artwork and illustrations where small elements make up a spectacular whole. On Tuesday, I shared the meticulous cut paper work of Margaret Scrinkl, who uses a combination of scissors and an X‑ACTO knife to achieve…
Illustrator Lena Guberman has recently created a series of ceramic sculptures called Wrapped that speak to the innocence and imagination of youth. The character design is charming, but what struck me about the project was the clever interaction between figurine and…
One of the most iconic form of ceramics is known as “fanciful” Staffordshire figurines. Originally created in the Victorian era, these pieces were painted by unskilled workers and have a folk art-like feel. Because of their humble nature, they were…