Creative textiles

Are you ready to dive into the enchanting world of fabric art? Prepare to be amazed by the endless possibilities this versatile medium offers. Have you ever wondered how simple pieces of cloth can be transformed into stunning works of art that captivate the eye and touch the soul? .…

JPR_Stitch (Dr. Jack Roberts) on Instagram: "As I work the scrap area, I keep swapping threads to build up the colours but I also keep adding in extra scraps, it helps to build the layers, fill holes and also add depth and texture. #stitching #thread #scrap #textileart #depth"

Layering rows of blanket stitches, like a web of mycelia (the ‘roots’ of fungi) covering this liquidambar leaf print on silk. I stitch… | Instagram

Mirjam Gielen Textile Artist on Instagram: "Layering rows of blanket stitches, like a web of mycelia (the ‘roots’ of fungi) covering this liquidambar leaf print on silk. I stitch intuitively, reacting to what I encounter in this imaginary habitat, much like a tiny critter trying to find its way 😊🪲but I also zoom out regularly to get more of a bird’s eye view 🦅 of what’s going on and where the nice spots are where I can go and leave my thread marks. It’s nice to spend a rainy day visiting…

There are hundreds of embroidery stitches in the world. Some are simple, and some – are more complex. Some embroidery stitches are made for outlines, while others work best for borders or lettering. Also, there are many stitches for filling. We might group filling stitches by how much surface they cover and how much fabric […]

Mirjam Gielen explores a simple stitch in an unexpected way: by playing with rows of blanket stitch around an appliquéd shape, she grows her complex imaginary organisms. See the results and get more creative tips, all gleaned from our very own online textile art workshops.www.textileartist.org/creative-leaps-through-online-textile-art-workshops