When she’s not in her studio, Lindsay Olson can often be found canoeing with her husband on one of Chicago’s…
Author Archives: Heidi Ingram
In her youth, Merill Comeau resisted gendered expectations and manifested her quirks through fashion. She embellished garments and often wore…
Are you looking for some new and exciting ideas to reinvigorate your projects? Or are you a beginner, eager to…
Mixed media offers a huge variety of exciting approaches. To find out which ones work for you, textile artist Deb…
You’re in a haberdashery shop, or browsing your favourite online sewing store, hoping to buy some embroidery scissors. But looking…
Have you ever felt ready to get going on a new piece of work, but you’re feeling completely stuck? You’re…
Seed stitch, couching, back stitch, cross stitch, or straight stitch – do you have a go-to stitch? Textile artists often…
Are you looking to work more sustainably, perhaps using recycled or discarded materials? Or might you be interested in incorporating…
Are you new to embroidery, and want some help getting started? Or are you an experienced stitcher looking to expand…
The muted tones and simple stitches employed by Richard McVetis in his embroidery work have become a hallmark of his…