Swift by name, swift by nature. If you watch textile artist Dionne Swift practising her free motion machine stitching, the…
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At first sight, the bright colours of artist Sam Owen Hull’s abstract artworks might suggest a pop art style of…
Concrete and textiles are not words you usually hear in the same sentence, let alone expect to see combined in…
Contemporary textile artists often seek to challenge traditional values and conventions, and that can make their work unique, aesthetically stimulating…
Seed stitch, couching, back stitch, cross stitch, or straight stitch – do you have a go-to stitch? Textile artists often…
The muted tones and simple stitches employed by Richard McVetis in his embroidery work have become a hallmark of his…
Artists are known for their observation skills. Indeed, capturing a magnificent sunset or the smiling wrinkles on a grandmother’s face…
Vanessa Rolf likes to take an instinctive approach. She dives deep into a topic, hunting for connections. Inspired by maps,…
The art of observation might well be Gwen Hedley’s super-power. She begins any new project with careful scrutiny of her…
Stitching has long been associated with ‘repairing,’ especially in the domestic arena. Holes in socks get darned, threadbare clothing is…
