Embroidery

May 1, 2024

Twisting Tornadoes Come to Life in This Artist’s Stunning 3D Embroidery

Artist Erika Tu'avao reimagines the classic landscape embroidery hoop by giving it a three-dimensional edge. Tu'avao, who lives in Provo, Utah, is frequently inspired by the stunning nature scenes around her, and these often translate into her work. By using needle felting techniques along with her embroidery thread stitchings, she is able to provide her sublime scenes of nature with perceived depth.

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January 4, 2024

Stunning Embroidered Still Lifes Made With Countless Stitches of Colorful Thread

While many think of embroidery as a type of adornment, there are numerous crafters who are pushing the creative possibilities of this age-old pursuit. French artist Cécile Davidovici has collaborated with film director David Ctiborsky in a series titled La Vie Silencieuse, or “The Silent Life,” which transforms still life scenes into embroidered masterpieces. Each of these still lifes was produced first as a 3D model by Ctiborsky, after which, Davidovici would embroider the images.

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August 15, 2023

With These 6 Expert Embroidery Tips You’ll Be Stitching in No Time

Whether you are looking for a new creative craft or have recently taken up embroidery, there is so much that you can accomplish with a needle and some thread. From thread painting to cross-stitch, there are a wide variety of techniques to choose from to get the effect that you are after. And while it may seem intimidating at first, embroidery is a relaxing hobby that will let your creative side shine.

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June 21, 2023

Thousands of Bees Work With Artist on Incredible Embroidery Art

Over the past decade, Toronto-based artist Ava Roth has been making art with some unusual helpers—bees. While it sounds unconventional, this inter-species collaboration explores the relationship between humans and nature. Wooden frames with collages and embroidery are embellished with an abundance of golden honeycomb, highlighting the beauty that can come from this partnership. Roth relies on organic and local materials for these unique pieces, such as foraged wood, birch bark, foliage, and horsehair.

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