e a c h i s s u e o f i n s p i r a t i o n s o p e n s with several pages containing stories from around the globe that explore a fascinatingly eclectic range of topics: the embroidery practice of talented artists, important textile collections and exhibitions, notable community projects and important cultural stitching traditions are just some of the subjects we look at. These pages do more than provide an interesting introduction before we get to the projects within each issue. They are full of fabulous information and inspiring images and they help open our eyes to, and increase our knowledge of, some of the exciting things that are happening both locally and overseas in the wonderful world of embroidery. We get to see people and places that would otherwise remain hidden and we can gain an appreciation for how embroidery can touch and change lives, from wounded soldiers and poverty-stricken communities to blockbuster films and high fashion, these narratives reveal the curiosities and contradictions of life all bound together with needle and thread. The three articles in this issue all relate to the same thing – embroidery and clothing, and we can only marvel at the glorious designs and amazing stitching that have gone into creating these beautiful garments. The association between stitching and apparel is one of the oldest in human history. Before we had walls to hang pictures on, sideboards to protect with doilies and sofas to decorate with cushions, crude needles and threads were stitching skins together to create rudimentary clothing. Over time, equipment and designs became more sophisticated and, before the development of printing, embroidery was one of the few ways to add decoration to fabric. Now, with the advent of printing, our clothes can be covered in myriad patterns and colours but somehow, they lack the allure of hand-stitched decoration. So, as enthusiastic and capable embroiderers, why are we so reticent to add stitched decoration to our clothing? In countries with a strong tradition of rich ornamentation, such as India, beautifully stitched and woven decoration is a part of everyday life and on special occasions, garments are lavishly embellished to glorious effect. Here in the west, we seem alarmingly content to adorn ourselves in much more insipid and uninspiring attire but imagine if we added a little embroidery here and there to liven things up! How wonderful would that be? So, next time you are looking for a new project to stitch, how about opening up the closet doors and using a piece of clothing as your canvas. Not only will you be adding unique and individual touches to your wardrobe, you will also be displaying your stitching passion and talent for everyone to see.
ASIN : B09QMR2RDL
Publication date : January 17, 2022
Language : English
File size : 24714 KB
Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Not Enabled
Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
Print length : 208 pages
