Fashion is My Muse

Blinded by Desire V by Ingrid Mida 2010  " Dolce " is the Italian word for "sweet", and it was indeed a sweet dream ...

Although Alexander McQueen was known for his exquisite tailoring, I've not seen much mention of the extent to which he deployed embroide...

Close-up of Embroidery on Her by David R. Harper It is a rare thing to encounter an artist that takes a traditional medium and refashion...

I can hardly believe that it is already August. Where did the summer go? Here is a list of my summer must-see exhibitions: Yves Saint L...

In the world of contemporary art, using embroidery to express yourself is risky. And while I impart a subtle subversive message in those te...

As a self-taught embroider, I have longed to improve my skills. After attending the lecture given by Hand & Lock CEO Alistair Macleod at...

As usual, I'm playing catch-up on my blog posts. It was a month ago that I attended the Toronto stop on an international lecture tour gi...

Although Judy Chicago cannot sew and does not know how to do needlework, she has made a career out of art created by women volunteers using ...

I have always wanted to learn to embroider and I decided to learn from the best. While in Paris, I spent a day at the Lesage atelier and eco...

Embroidery in the 18th century was a professional occupation, dominated by men who belonged to a Guild. Creating the intricate and elaborate...