Category: Stitchery
My textile projects are tagged here. You will also find a few museum reviews, and some DIY articles on embroidery techniques that I have made available as free pdf downloads.
The Making of the Peacock Vest…
A trip to Chicago and a bronze peacock door would inspire my newest creation…
Costume Studies from Carcassonne
As many of you may remember, I toured several museums in France last year. This is the last – the Beau Arts Museum in the Bastide Saint Louis District of Carcassone. Carcassonne is a city in two parts divided by the Aude River –… Continue Reading “Costume Studies from Carcassonne”
Recent Wearables…
After returning from a Gala and then regurgitating that atmosphere to celebrate World Art Day at the FAC Powerhouse, I have now returned to personal projects. I received a ‘hand-me-down’ bag of iron on patches that were a pretty close match in size to… Continue Reading “Recent Wearables…”
A Photo Shoot with Ms. M…
Ms. M arrived for her final fitting. It was such a beautiful day that we took advantage of the late winter light, and stepped outside for a photo shoot. We had a great time getting some pretty fabulous shots of her as she modeled… Continue Reading “A Photo Shoot with Ms. M…”
A Botanical Gala Gown – Part 3: The Jacket and Hat…
The final of this 3 part series on the making of my Botanical Bacchanal Gala Gown.
A Botanical Gala Gown – Part 2: The Skirts and Bustle…
The making of the skirts and bustle for my Botanical Gala Gown.
A Botanical Gala Gown – Part 1: Flower Studies and Construction…
Part 1 of a series on how I made a gown for a Botanical Bacchanal …
The Second Art Jacket…
My second art jacket was another one of those “years languishing on the project shelf” while I decided what form it needed to take in its second life.
The First Art Jacket…
After my favorite thrift store jacket started wearing out faster than I could patch it, I decided that the Maker needed New Clothes.