Journal
Q+A with textile artist Betty Wood
This Toronto-based artist brings scenes to life on canvas with her punch needle. Learn what inspires her work and how each piece takes form.
Jessica Ennor turns dried flower bouquets into artful keepsakes
There’s something special about using threads of cotton and wool to weave together an artwork. And for Jessica Ennor, it is even more special when she can incorporate sustainable, locally-grown flora into her pieces.
In the studio with Leah Vivienne
You will find Leah painting with wool in her studio on a small vineyard in Martinborough on New Zealand’s South Island. She shares what she loves about textiles and how she went from an admirer, to a maker.
An artist’s creative solution to school portraits
Heidi’s children didn’t enjoy school photographs… so she decided to embroider their portraits instead.
Our top favourite stitch artists
Sometimes it’s easy to forget actually how much work goes into a handmade creation – and embroidery is one art form that is created literally stitch by stitch. These are some of our favourite stitch artists from across the globe.
Amy Jones creates artworks with her needle and thread
Threads of cotton may not seem like much on their own, but when this artist puts them onto her artworks they become something special – both for those who admire her work, and for herself.
Seeds of design
She’s designed textiles for the likes of Chanel and Dior, with her work sometimes being spotted on the catwalk or on high street. In this q&a we learn more about Jayne Emerson, her textile designs, and ‘fabric recipes’.
Stephanie’s mindful hobby
Stephanie wears many hats – fibre artist, author, you name it. She shares how her family history, health history, and the realisation of her need for self-care has shaped her creative journey and her latest project, The Mindful Hobby.
Pulling through
Roci Zeegers shares how fibre art helped her beat fear and anxiety, and instead introduced her to a world of creativity and community.
Woven together
After a couple of years of making and selling macramé, Brittanee suddenly found herself craving something new. She tells us about finding that inspiration again, and the importance of the ever-growing fibre art community.
Creative reflection
Kate’s connection to fibre art started at a young age, visiting her Oma’s wool shop. She tells us about her small business, Moonwake Fiber, that she runs today.