MRXSTITCH - BENEATH THE FOLDS
'beneath the folds with Christine Cunningham' is a monthly blog written for mrxstitch magazine. I explore unusual materials - plastics and found objects in art
3D textiles - padded structures and surface contouring
3D textiles - hollow structures and surface contouring
capturing the essence of a subject in buttons
religious icons
surface embellishment - beads and sequins
using wool to embellish textile art
capturing the essence of Springtime in textile art
nostalgic poetry - hand embroidery in textile art
abstract flower design in textile art
capturing the essence of Summertime
Click on textile images for link to magazine articles.
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