I had a great time in Williamsburg this past weekend. It’s been a while since I visited that neck of the woods and a close friend and I went on an adventure to see Kara …
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View PostMug Shot Tapestries by Joanne Arnett
I think what we all find so fascinating about a mug shot, is that it is so indicative of the person and the moment. From David Bowie’s oh-so-subtle “piss-off”, to Nick Nolte’s whirlwind insanity to the most recent…
Ralph Ziman’s “Ghosts”
Powerful images from writer, director and producer Ralph Ziman in collaboration with artists in Johannesburg, South Africa featuring crochet bodysuits and embellished AK-47’s.
We Want More Textile Creatures Mister Finch!
In my opinion, there can be a great advantage to being a self-taught artist. You are approaching the craft from a broader POV, creating your own foundation and doing your own problem solving…
Beautifully Wild and Wooly
Sometimes, when you find something on Tumblr, you have to do an insane amount of backtracking to get to the source, if it is at all possible. I came across an image of a child …
Oh Bondage! Up Yours!
I learned about Jeffrey Gibson in a New York Times article from earlier this year. Gibson has a strong Native American background that you’ll see in his work because it is a part of him and he owns it, but he is non-traditional and pushes the envelope by…
Talking About Big Brother… I Mean Social Media
Some people have profiles on every social network in existence. Others are cyber ninjas, slinking around with extreme caution. No matter which side of the fence your power strip is on, I am pretty sure thoughts on being monitored bounce around in your head.
Newness From Mother Eagle
UK based embroidery artist, Mother Eagle will release her next collection of handmade pendants and brooches on October 31st….
Arielle de Pinto Crochet Jewelry
A friend recently introduced me to the work of Arielle de Pinto by sending me a link to her site in an e-mail with the subject line “This is So You!” And he was so right…
Saja Was Here!
Craft darling Richard Saja is adored for the simplicity, vibrancy and cheeky quality of his Historically Inaccurate work. Taking Toile de Jouy and stitching in colorful spots of embroidery…
Porcelain Dress To Impress
Li Xiaofeng uses both antique and custom painted ceramics to create iconic dresses, uniforms and the occasional famous polo shirt…