Creative textiles

Mirjam Gielen Textile Artist on Instagram: "Stitching satin stitch ‘bubbles’ on cochineal dyed linen with cochineal dyed threads. This is the kind of project that involves many hours of doing more or less the same thing (it’s going to be a 3D object). That’s very different from the coral reef piece (see previous posts) where there is constant variation but also a constant appeal to come up with new ideas. So this is actually quite relaxed, like a vacay for my creative brain 😊 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷…

Join us in the studio for our Creative Weaving Sessions where beginners can try hand-weaving for the first time or more experienced weavers can test out new yarns and warp set ups without having to go through the time and expense of dressing the loom! Skill Level: Beginner - Advanced What will I learn? These new weaving sessions are a rare opportunity for anyone to discover or develop their weaving style. With 4 table looms dressed and ready for weaving, anyone with the interest to explore…

Mirjam Gielen Textile Artist on Instagram

Free motion embroidery creates a lot of scrap threads. I don’t throw them out and incorporate them in my art work. Here are a few tips on how to reuse them.

Today I’ve shared a simple method you can use to create your own unique hand painted fabrics to use in your slow stitch projects.

Slow stitching is the practice of hand sewing as part of a regular creative practice. Some people make the time to stitch daily. Get inspired with mindful stitch project ideas.

Sujata Shah shares her "why" with Kim Soper as part of this week's installment of The Creativity Project. 52 interviews, 52 weeks. Don't miss it!

Newspaper decorated with painted Bondweb, silk fibres, glitter and transfer foil. On Saturday I drove over to Meopham in Kent to teac...

Carola van Dyke is a Textile Artist based on the south coast of the United Kingdom. She is inspired by close observation and appreciation of the natural world and replicates that beauty with works of thread, either in bloom or decayed, combining textures, mismatches, colours, layers and light. Commi