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This piece is titled 'All My Relations' and is the work of noted artists Kristi Bridgeman and Lisa Shepherd. This mixed media piece reflects Métis culture, family values extend beyond immediate family. When all my relations are acknowledged, it reinforces that we are all connected to one another. Métis people live within consideration of the family circle, the community and all of nature. Métis are indigenous peoples in Canada and parts of the United States who are unique ...in being of mixed Indigenous and European (primarily French) ancestry. In Canada, they are considered a distinct culture, and are one of three groups of Canadian Indigenous peoples referenced in our Constitution. Read more about this important piece on Lisa Shepherd's website at https://www.lisashepherd.ca/all-my-relations.html Lisa has a Facebook page Lisa Shepherd, Metis Artist #birds #beadembroidery #mixedmedia #MétisArt

This stunning hyacinth macaw is the work of felt artist Dani Ives. Definitely take some time to check out her art and artistry on Facebook at Dani Ives Fiber Artist Dani also has a website at https://www.daniives.com/... #birds #feltart #DaniIves

This sweet little brooch is the creation of needlework artist Kana Nakazato. Kana combines hand embroidery and miniature crochet to create her unique pieces. Kana crochets her pieces and then hand dyes them to accent her pieces. See more of her work on Facebook at Lunarheavenly... Kana has a website at https://linktr.ee/lunarheavenly #birds #crochet #handembroidery #lunarheavenly

This mini art quilt is titled 'Nest' and is the work of quilt artist Nancy Messier. Nancy constructed this using the raw edge appliqué technique. The "wood" window frame is painted fabric and the nest is made from a many tiny strips of fabric glued down one piece at a time before being sewn. The eggs are also painted cotton and tucked into the nest. Notice the feather and grasses added to the nest for realism. Image courtesy of Nancy's Pinterest page at https://nl.pinterest.c...om/nancymessier/_saved/ #bird #nest #quiltart #NancyMessier

Japanese embroidery artist Beate Pietzsch created this piece for an emborider workshop she was teaching. This piece is stitched with Japanese flat silk. The silk comes on spools made up of 12 suga (filaments). For maximum lustre, the silk is used flat, with strands that can be split for finer or thicker thread as required. The threads can also be twisted. Image courtesy of http://www.tenri-kw.de/japanische-stickkunst-workshop/... #birds #embroidery #JapaneseEmbroidery #BeatePietzsch

These boots are more fashion statement than practical footwear. These were designed by innovative designer Guo Pei. They feature surface and bead embroidery set atop formed shoe base. #shoes #boots #embroidery #GuoPei

These cream silk baby boots have been embroidered with white flowers and green foliage in silk threads. Each boot has a fabric bow, pleated silk at the top of the boot. The top of the boot has also been embroidered in feather stitch. They date to ca.1885. These boots are in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum at http://collections.vam.ac.uk//O1119/pair-of-boots-unknown/ #BabyBoots #embroidery

Aren't these men's loafer's all kinds of delightful? They were created for Gucci and debuted in 2017. They were only sold for a limited time in 2017. They feature bead embroidered butterflies appliquéd to green leather uppers. #shoes #emroidery #beadembroidery #Gucci

These moccasins - with their fully beaded uppers - date to ca.1900-1925. They were made by someone from the Cheyenne Nation (located in the United States) and feature distinctive geometric designs on a light blue bead background. Before European colonisation, indigenous peoples used flattened and dyed porcupine quills as decoration. Imported glass beads - many made in Venice - became highly valued for this brilliant colours and were readily adopted. This pair of moccasins w...as sold at auction in 2013. You can see additional view at the Skinner Auction site at https://www.skinnerinc.com/auctions/2636B/lots/96 #moccasins #beadwork #Cheyenne #beadembroidery

These embroidered satin boots would have made quite the statement should they be glimpsed under the long skirts of the 1880s. Even the back of the heel has been embroidered. You can see different views of these boots at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York at https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/80047942 #boots #embroidery

Do you have lavender growing in your yard or on your patio? This project by Atelier by Martine uses left over fabric to create these ribbon embroidery lavender sachets. Early Spring is the best time to trim lavender and harvest the buds. Garden experts say to leave the dried blooms over the Winter as small birds will feed on the seeds. Image courtesy of http://fleurderuban.canalblog.com//2012/06/24/24569561.html... #ribbonembroidery

This ribbon embroidered peacock really makes a statement, doesn't it? It's the work of embroidery artist Inessa Timonina and is featured on Di van Niekerk's site at https://blog.dicraft.com/2011/10/27/a-proud-peacock/ If you head on over to the site, you'll be able to see some close-ups of Inessa's work. The peacock's tail has been made using 'eyelash' yarn - quite an effective use of a non-traditional embroidery thread.... #ribbonembroidery Di van Niekerk's Silk Ribbon Embroidery

This ribbon embroidered necklace would be a wonderful way for you to show off your artistry to the world. This piece was embroidered by Manya of HummingNeedles on Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/shop/HummingNeedles #ribbonembroidery

We're starting a new series looking at needlework under construction. It's a way to get a bit of insight into what goes into the creations we admire. This Blue Jay is the work of textile artist Janine Heschl of Janine Heschl - Textile Wildlife Art Jeanine uses a sewing machine and countless colours of thread in the creation of her hyper-realistic creations. She's also wonderful at sharing in progress photos. So, do check out her page.... Jeanine's website is at https://www.textilewildlifeart.com/ #embroidery #InProgress

This gorgeous velvet box has been topped with some sumptuous silk ribbon roses. The metallic lace trim is also a nice touch, don't you think? Image courtesy of https://www.etsy.com///reserved-for-roxanne-gorgeous-blue #ribbonembroidery

This beautiful ribbon embroidery piece is a hat pin. It was made in France, ca.1900. Ribbonwork / ribbon embroidery started out in France and the French really were the leaders in this technique for hundreds of years. The embroidery was created and then mounted on 4.5 cm disk (1 3/4 inch). ... Image courtesy of https://www.etsy.com///antique-silk-ribbonwork-embroidery #ribbonembroidery

This is described as a patchwork dressing gown. Made during World War 1, this unique garment was made by a mother for her son as he was convalescing from injuries sustained in the conflict. The coat is made from silk hexies (hexagonal shapes) with fabric dating to the 1890s. This dressing gown was later worn as an evening coat by subsequent family members before it was donated to the museum. The accession register notes that the donor was a lady of great wealth, great ener...gy and noted eccentricity; she was also an artist. This article is in the collection of the Norfolk Museums Collections at http://norfolkmuseumscollections.org//object-264596989.h/ #quiltart

This stunning optical illusion quilt is the work of quilt artist Beatrice Gilbert. It's titled 'Worlds Apart' and is pieced cotton framed in silk. Beatrice created this piece as part of a value study exploring the impact of light and intensity. Machine quilted. It measures just 1 metre square (39 inches square).... Image courtesy of Beatrice's website at http://www.beatricegilbert.com//Textiles/worlds-apart.html #quiltart #BeatriceGilbert

This is 'Our Whole Life' by quilt artist Susan Stewart. Susan made this quilt for her parents’ 50th anniversary in 2002. She wanted to make something special the book The Collectibles Quilt by Wendy Etzel got her started with the idea of a photo transfer bookcase quilt. Susan managed to get photos of five generations of her family and made enough fabric photo transfers to create 52 framed photos on the bookshelves, including her parents’ wedding picture and their wedding ...invitation. Read more - and see some close ups - at http://www.aqsblog.com/my-quilt-story-susan-stewart Susan has a website at http://www.susanstewartdesigns.com/ #quiltart

This wonderful bobbin lace table centrepiece is just exquisite, don't you think? It's the work of lace artist Andra Jereb. Image courtesy of https://encajerasbolilleras.blogspot.com//la/Andra%20Jereb #lace #BobbinLace #AndraJereb

This Baltimore Album Quilt is the work of designer Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings Quilt Shop Baltimore Album Quilts originated in Baltimore, Maryland, in the 1840s. They have become one of the most popular styles of quilts. The hallmarks of a Baltimore Quilt include appliquéd designs with each block having a different motif. This quilt features wool appliqué in muted tones. Image courtesy of https://www.primitivegatherings.us/twilight-gatherings-bom?... #quiltart #BaltimoreQuilts

This gown dates to ca.1908 and was retailed by the Paris atelier Callot Soeurs. The gown is made from a combination of colours that was very fashionf forward at the time. Peacock blue satin with elaborately beaded and embroidered lace and tulle overlays. You can read more about the famous sisters at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Callot_Soeurs... Was auctioned by Kerry Taylor Auctions at https://www.kerrytaylorauctions.com/ #lace #tulle #embroidery #beadembroidery

Crochet artist Marina Sheina created this stunning necklace that she's titled 'Chrysanthemums'. Marina used the Irish crochet technique to create her three dimensional flowers on this piece. She also incorporated pearls and crystals. Image courtesy of https://www.livemaster.ru//29309119-aksessuary-vorotnik-ko... #lace #IrishCrochet #jewellery

This stunning moiré silk taffeta dress is worn with a shawl of Brussels lace and dates to the 1850s. Brussels lace is known as part lace. It's made in pieces, with the flowers and design made separately from the ground. Brussels lace is also distinguished by its réseau or background, the toilé or pattern, and the lack of a cordonnet outlining the pattern. The dress and shawl are in the collection of the Kent State University Museum... #lace #BrusselsLace

This evening dress features a Chantilly lace over dress with a cream silk satin under dress. The dress was designed by Callot Soeurs and dates to ca.1929-31. Image courtesy of the Goldstein Museum of Design #lace #ChantillyLace #CallotSoeurs

This hanky is trimmed in Youghal (or Point d'Irlande) lace. Youghal is a needle lace inspired by Italian needle lace and developed in Youghal, County Cork, Ireland. This style of lace was first made commercially at the Presentation Convent in Youghal when a lace making school was opened in 1852 after Mother Mary Ann Smith had learned the techniques by unpicking some old Venetian raised lace. This hanky was for sale on eBay, but now sold.... #lace #YoughalLace

This 1950s evening gown is just dreamy, don't you think? It was designed by Pierre Balmain and it features synthetic fibre lace, cotton, silk taffeta, silk tulle, synthetic fibre tulle, and synthetic fibre taffeta. This is in the collection of the Les Arts Décoratifs at http://opac.lesartsdecoratifs.fr/fiche/robe-du-soir-3... #lace #balmain

This Venetian raised needleworked lace cravat has been carved from wood! It's the work master carver Grinling Gibbons. The piece belonged to Horace Walpole and in he was known to wear it while greeting visitors to his home. The piece has been carved out of limewood showing each individual stitched thread. Information courtesy of http://needleprint.blogspot.com//inspired-by-lace-carving-... #lace #woodcarving

This is a woman's embroidered mull cap with puffed crown and ruffled lace edge and dates to ca.1815. It has a floral pattern embroidered at top of crown with lace insertions in blossoms and eyelets, seven diamond-shaped puffed net inserts around crown, and a band of eyelets with leaf motifs within overall pattern of V-shaped motifs. These caps were primarily worn by married women, but also by older, unmarried women. If the woman went out, she would have worn a cap like thi...s under her bonnet. This cap is in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston at https://collections.mfa.org/objects/50089/womans-cap #lace #cap

This fine cotton batiste lace tea gown has Valenciennes lace insertions and some wonderful raised floral embroidery. Valenciennes lace (also known as Val) is a fine cotton bobbin lace usually with a hexagonal or diamond shaped mesh background. Though, at this the time this gown was made, it's likely that the lace was machine made. Definitely check out the Augusta Auctions website for some lovely close ups at https://augusta-auction.com/component/auctions/... #lace #ValenciennesLace #vallace

In times past, lace collars were a wonderful way of adding interest to a wide variety of clothing. This needle lace collar was designed in 1879 and completed in 1880. It was designed by Josef Storck and created by J. Stamnitzer (though, the actual lace work was done by unnamed artists). In 1879 the Vienna Lace School was established as an offshoot of the School of Industrial Arts in Prague, with the ideal of promoting Bohemian lace industries during a period of agricultural ...decline. The school made the full range of hand-made laces, especially fine needle lace, like this collar. The collar is developed out of the 17th century technique of raised needle lace, adapting it in a three-dimensional padded style and incorporating distinctly 19th century naturalistic floral motifs. This collar is in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum at http://collections.vam.ac.uk/it/O89745/collar-storck-josef/ Thank you to the great Facebook page The Lace Museum for first featuring this wonderful piece. #lace #needlelace

Lace as jewellery! This bobbin lace necklace and matching earrings has been made from a gold metallic thread by lace artist Irma Pervanje. This would look stunning paired with an evening gown, don't you think? Image courtesy of http://www.vanda-lapajne.si/default.asp?pid=3&cid=203... #lace #bobbinlace #jewelry

This collar was made of Guipure lace in Malta around 1895 using silk thread. Guipure lace-making (in the sixteenth century) was made using bobbins, the stiff lines which formed the pattern being held together by stitches worked by the plaiting of the bobbins. From its costliness, being made only in gold, silver, or coloured silk, Guipure was only worn by the rich, or on the livery of the aristocracy. ... The cost of machine made and crochet lace impacted the popularity of traditional Guipure. In the 1700s, more crochet and needle lace also began to be called Guipure. This collar is in the collection of the The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York at https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/168442 #lace #Guipure