Posted by mandarific on Nov 24, 2009 in
Featured Artists While some artists disagree with the idea of art having a specific function, I find that sometimes the function is a part of the art itself. The same holds true for Laura Mason, who’s daintily embroidered designs usually adorn tissue holders, purses, and other useful things she sells in her etsy shop. Her latest project, however, she’s been sharing with us step-by-step on her blog: a hand embroidered clock with a unique image for different hours. Beyond just stitching the times, this graduate of the Royal School of Needlework in the UK is venturing on to put together the clockwork and set it to ticking.
She’s finished the center circle and two of the hourly markings now and is moving on to the rest. If you’re interested in keeping up with this project, be sure to check out Laura’s Blog at LAMdesigns. We’ll be keeping up with her as well, and can’t wait to show off the finished product.
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Tags: clocks, embroidery, housewares, in progress, needlework
Posted by mandarific on Nov 17, 2009 in
Featured Artists Every year as the leaves start turning and the sun starts setting earlier I find myself having a harder time forcing myself not to celebrate Christmas months too early – or at least not until Thanksgiving has finally passed! I’ll spare you any preemptive tidings and joy, but when I spotted this list taker over at Erleperle’s blog I couldn’t keep it to myself.
Hand sewn, this cute little folding book-style pouch holds not only a blank notebook for your own lists, but has little pockets for any other lists, receipts, or flyers you may need to carry around. I tend to be really disorganized this time of year, so something similar would certainly do me good. :) Be sure to check out more of her work at Erleperle as we get ready for holiday season!
Are you already starting to plan for the holidays? Let us know in the comments – whether you’re preparing handmade gifts and decorations, starting to unpack the tree trimmings, or getting ready to travel or visit family. We wanna hear about it!
Tags: christmas, holidays, housewares, quilting, sewing
