Extreme embroidery

In 2007, the Museum of Arts & Design in New York City embarked on a series of exhibits examining ways in which contemporary artists are reinventing the age-old techniques and styles of traditional handcrafts.

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Carol Cooke on Instagram: "Day 8: Thread I am a full time extreme embroidery artist. I test the limits of my fabric needles and thread. I have plenty of thread. But what I wanted to chat about today is the history of thread in embroidery. I was lucky to get to the UK for a visit with my son and While in London did the usual tourist things but with the theme of thread! Paintings and actual garments from long ago adorn fabrics with decorations and embroidery. Gold thread and silk were for the

combining the traditional medium of embroidery with plastic x-ray films, the series injects elements of flora in a dreamscape-like scenery.

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Hand & Lock on Instagram: "Goldfish Online Course - Goldwork is the art of embroidery using metal threads. It is particularly prized for the way light plays on it. The term 'Goldwork' is used even when the threads are imitation gold, silver, or copper, or coloured allowing for an array of textures and colours to express your vision in. Join us for this special 4 Week Goldwork course exploring a range of Goldwork techniques to showcase in your own Goldfish piece. #handandlock…

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