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…
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…
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…
1. White Flower brass ring by Breadcrumb Crafts 2. Embroidered snake pin by Baobap 3. Porcelain bowl with bird by Lemon Glaze 4. Handmade porcelain sculpture by Claire de Lune 5. November fall foliage pattern (instant download) by Sarah K. Benning 6. Siamese cat…
Embroidery artist Bugambilo, aka Sol Kesseler, first stole my heart years ago with her negative space stitching of cats and florals. (Perfect!) Since then, she’s continued embroidery by focusing on portraits of people. Each piece features detailed imagery combining fine…