A sewing machine is a useful part of a textile artist’s toolkit. But with so many brands on the market,…
Author Archives: Heidi Ingram
From intimate thread sketches to large, impactful embroidered pieces, the artworks Jess De Wahls makes are bold, contemporary and intensively…
Amanda Britton and Johanna Norry usually create work on their own, using a mix of techniques and processes. But in…
When she’s not in her studio, Lindsay Olson can often be found canoeing with her husband on one of Chicago’s…
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…