This is the episode where fabric and thread meet imagination. Can a needle and thread truly be used to trick the eye? Is it magic or simply sleight of hand? For centuries, artists and embroiderers have been playing games with our minds to suggest that what we see might just represent something else. The thing is, these illusions are still in use today.
In today's episode of Embroidery Illusion: Distorting the Senses, I'll explore the fascinating worlds of trompe l'oeil, shading, dimension, shadow work, transparency and perspective as they are used in the art of embroidery.

Show Notes: https://stitchsafari.com/embroidered-illu…rting-the-senses/

So why do people fall in love with embroidery, and what keeps them hooked? We know it's a sensory experience that's soothing and engaging, allowing personal creativity free rein. But embroidery is also a learned skill, one that can be successfully self-taught, providing a sense of accomplishment and confidence-building. It's continuous learning and curiosity that sparks further innovation, still able to offer a connection with our past and an appreciation of the artistic heritage of embroidery.

In this episode, let's find out more about the connective power of passion and curiosity in embroidery through the stories of five fascinating embroiderers who have followed their own paths to create unique textile art.

The legacy of Hand & Lock is the championing of artists through their annual Prize, reminding us that even the most delicate threads carry powerful and insightful stories across the centuries and cultures.

Join me as I explore this pillar of excellence, a house where embroidery is not simply a craft but an art, a legacy and a living, breathing story - all recorded in stylish stitching.

Show Notes: https://stitchsafari.com/embroidery-and-t…-hand-lock-prize/