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I recently discovered to my delight the Japanese art of Sashiko, an embroidery technique (similar to my favorite Crewel Embroidery) that translates ‘little stabs’ a technique traditionally used to reinforce points of wear, or to repair worn places or tears with patches, this running stitch technique is often used for purely decorative purposes in quilting and embroidery. The white cotton thread on the traditional indigo blue cloth gives sashiko its distinctive appearance, though decorative items sometimes use red thread. There is plenty of inspiration on the Sashiko Flikr Group Pool and Sashiko kits can be bought at Tadaa Studios.
Design, Marketing, SEO | Bright New MediaWelcome to the wonderful Land of Kup Kup created by Kima who is from Barcelona and currently living in Greece. Her illustrative creations can be found on Flickr and for sale at her Kup Kup Shop on Etsy and her new Etsy shop.
Design, Marketing, SEO | Bright New MediaI stumbled, as you do, across these really pretty and delicate crochet flowers. Suili from Toronto makes them all by hand. She makes “crochet flowers”, soft toys, and wire and paper work. I love their delicate oriental look and the flowers are so accurate, just delightful!
Bossy’s Feltworks is the makings of three friends, mothers and islanders. They live and make felt things using the fleece from their own sheep on the Orcas Island right up off the northwestern corner of Washington state near Seattle. Many artists and musicians have made this little island their home. Amy, Mandy and Kari make unique toys and decors for children and adults. read more…
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Anita Davis of Pillow Mint recommended to me this lovely shop Satch and Sol.
For the love of family and earth, Satch & Sol partners with fair trade artisan cooperatives worldwide and strives to be eco-friendly through product selection and business practices.
They celebrate the artist for the unique quality each brings to the collection. The Artists of Mongolia apply traditional felting and knitting skills to create beauty and quality for the Satch & Sol collection. They are expanding by adding collections from around the world where artistic beauty abounds. Handmade processes ensure that no two items are ever exactly alike.
Born in 2008, Satch & Sol (pronounced like the Spanish “sol” meaning sun) is the beloved business of Susan Bell with assistance and support of her family – Sam, Solomon & Satchel.
They have a Mongolia collection for infants, little kids, big kids and grown-ups, including felted wool slippers, cotton hand-knits, accessories, and more. Handmade and reflecting the Mongolian passion for color, Satch & Sol’s styles are refreshingly unique.
I was so thrilled to find out that Rhoda Parry the Editor of Country Homes and Interiors Magazine had featured Felt Plum on her blog Countrydays that I couldnt sleep last night! It is such an exciting treat to be featured especially by an editor of a renowned UK National Magazine!
Click here to see the review: Country days
An Australian artist, independent designer and toymaker who loves to keep her work close to her heart. These are extra specially cute with very fine detailing. Sweet!
These are fun felty gadgets from a Spanish artist’s shop on Etsy called L´atelier de Luluu I wonder if they are going to do an iPad?
