From Needlepoint SMS to Artistic Profanity
Shelby Lee Walsh — July 20, 2009 — Art & Design
It's time to pull out the good old needle and thread because embroidery is finding its way back into the mainstream. Whether in art, fashion or humor - embroidery is making its mark.
This cluster features embroidered anatomies, yetis, plates, SMS and profanity. Who would imagine that you could cuss out your enemies with embroidery?
Implications - Embroidery is an activity once reserved for grandmothers; however, it is swiftly becoming a favored pastime amongst consumers looking to express themselves creatively while honing a skill. This marriage of modern attitudes and old-school hobbies results in quirky, stylish embroidery that remains edgy, but is still wholesome. Thus, embroidery is trickling into the fashion, art and design industries in an unconventional way.
This cluster features embroidered anatomies, yetis, plates, SMS and profanity. Who would imagine that you could cuss out your enemies with embroidery?
Implications - Embroidery is an activity once reserved for grandmothers; however, it is swiftly becoming a favored pastime amongst consumers looking to express themselves creatively while honing a skill. This marriage of modern attitudes and old-school hobbies results in quirky, stylish embroidery that remains edgy, but is still wholesome. Thus, embroidery is trickling into the fashion, art and design industries in an unconventional way.
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