I guess you saw these funny t-shirts, posters, aprons, or cross-stitch kits that say '…. because murder is wrong.' Crafters often joke about their hobbies and how they help them maintain mental sanity in a busy life. Some people choose gardening, others cooking. I use embroidery as a therapy to cope with stress and anxiety
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"Floral Pelvis" where bones meet blooms. The perfect piece of feminine wall decor to gift to a OBGYN, midwife, doula, medical student, pelvic floor specialist, physical therapist, and anyone who loves and appreciates human anatomy. DETAILS -Original design by artist Trisha Thompson Adams, handsigned. -Archival luster finish paper -260 gsm -Semi matte smooth surface, sharp details, acid free, high-quality fine art paper with long lasting pigment ink. -Open edition giclee print. SIZES Print measures 5x7, 8x10 or 11x14 inches. OTHER BACKGROUND COLORS -White background: https://etsy.me/2Wtvy6F -Pink background: https://etsy.me/2HFM2R7 FRAMING -This listing is for an unframed print, if you'd like to add a frame please visit my frame section here: https://etsy.me/2QsUfuv SHIPPING -Orders typically ship within 1-4 days. Prints are packaged flat with stiff padding and put inside a protective clear sleeve. -If you'd like a larger version of this print, message me for sizes/prices. INTERNATIONAL -Please note items may take longer to ship overseas due to shipping time plus customs. There may also be additional customs or VAT fees upon delivery. Please be aware of this and if your country is applicable for the additional fees of shipped goods. OTHER Be sure to check my shop updates/shop policies! Thanks! This image is copyrighted by Trisha Thompson Adams and may not be reproduced without written permission.
With the help of these 20 different therapeutic art activities, you can find out if art therapy works to reduce stress and improve your health as a whole
Although I tend to use art therapy more with individual clients, I have lately had more opportunities to use art in family therapy, leading me to think more about family-focused interventions. One of the art therapy interventions that I learned as a graduate student at Loyola Marymount University was verbal and nonverbal joint family drawings. …
Manchester-based artist Sarah Leonard reimagines female reproductive systems with shimmering sequins and sparkling beadwork. Her embroidery pieces, which she creates under the name Atypical Stitch, are formed on hoops holding bamboo viscose, and they incorporate embellishments and visual puns including moon cycles, venus fly traps, and hourglasses. Leonard shares with Colossal: Many of my followers and customers find the uterus designs empowering, particularly in a time where female reproductive rights and healthcare are under threat. More
QUILTS: A WORLD OF BEAUTY CATEGORY AWARDS (continued from previous two posts) 1st - $1,000 2nd - $700 3rd - $300 MINIATURE QUILTS (sponsored by TrueCut) 1st - "Streak of Lightning" Amy Pabst Leroy, West Virginia USA 2nd - "Raven's Flight" Gretchen Adams Afton, New York USA 3rd - "Measure For Measure" Philippa Naylor Beverly, East Yorkshire UNITED KINGDOM MINIATURE, ART (sponsored by Janome America) 1st - "Eastern Bluebird" Barbara Mickie Lyme, Connecticut USA 2nd - "Born in Formosa" Chih Ting Kuo Taipei TAIWAN 3rd - "Libby's Leaves" Laura Wasilowski Elgin, Illinois USA Honorable Mention - "Power of Telecommunications" Barbara Triscari Lebanon, Indiana USA NATURESCAPE (sponsored by Mountain Mist) 1st - "Sunset Serenity" Cheryl Quesnell Lake Forest Park, Washington USA 2nd - "Spring Trio" 3rd - "Exuberance" Judy Leslie Coquitlam, British Columbia CANADA Honorable Mention - "Going Through the Change" Jan Reed Grass Valley, California USA PAINTED SURFACE (sponsored by The QuiltShow.com) 1st - "Copper Enamel Ammonite" Kimberly Lacy Colorado Springs, Colorado USA 2nd - "The Eternal Spiral" Neroli Henderson St.Kilda, Victortia AUSTRALIA 3rd - "What Remains" Ana Buzzalino Calgory, Alberta CANADA Honorable Mention - "Pages in My Book" Peggy Brown Nashville, Indiana USA PEOPLE, PORTRAITS, AND FIGURES (sponsored by The Grace Company, Fine Quilting Frames) 1st - "Is She Ready Yet?" 2nd - "After the Last Sky" 3rd - "A Bright Idea" PICTORIAL (sponsored by AccuQuilt) 1st - "Pisando Fuerte" 2nd - "On Reflection: Cape Town, Harbour Fenders" 3rd - "Roots and Branches" Honorable Mention - "Ipsum" PIECED, LARGE (sponsored by From Marti Michell) 1st - "Monreale and Mom" Lynda Lynn Otis Orchards, Washington USA 2nd - "Carnival" 3rd - "Celtic Migration" Angela Petrocelli Prescott Valley, Arizona USA Honorable Mention - "China Scraps...Porcelaine de Chiffons" PIECED, SMALL (sponsored by Tin Lizzie 18) 1st - "Chenault" Amy Pabst Le Roy, West Virginia USA 2nd - "Turning Over a New Leaf" 3rd - "Into the Light" Honorable Mention - "New Again" SURFACE DESIGN (sponsored by Sew Steady) 1st - "Lost in the Sun" 2nd - "Playing in the Waterfall" 3rd - "The First Snow at the End of Autumn" Ha Minyoung Goyang, Gyeonggi-Do SOUTH KOREA Honorable Mention - "Julia's Tree" Sharon Carvalho Sisters, Oregon USA Honorable Mention - "The Shoemaker's Wife" Jan Hayman El Cajon, California USA "Cowgirls" Margaret Abramshe St. George, Utah USA I think this post represents the last of the contest quilts. I certainly didn't get pictures of ALL of the contest quilts. In all, there were 345 quilts in the judged show. This International contest had juried entries from 18 countries. The break-down was as follows (for those keeping score at home): USA - 213 JAPAN - 51 AUSTRALIA - 20 SPAIN - 15 FRANCE - 3 GERMANY - 3 CANADA - 13 S KOREA - 5 MEXICO - 1 BRAZIL - 3 NEW ZEALAND - 3 UNITED KINGDOM - 5 INDIA - 1 ISRAEL - 1 KENYA - 1 TAIWAN - 4 CHINA - 2 SWEDEN - 1 I have pictures of a few quilts from a very few of the Exhibits. There were a total of 1072 additional quilts in 56 distinctive Exhibits. I will post them next time. There were so many incredible quilts, and they were all curated and displayed so well. Stupidly, I did not allow enough time to even walk through all the exhibit quilts, let alone take pictures. There is NO END of incredible quilts to see at this show. Next time I am fortunate enough to return to Houston for the show, I will allow more time...this trip was a last minute whim. I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! In stitches, Teresa :o)
Self-compassion, acceptance, and loving yourself are so important to mental health and self-esteem. Unfortunately, many people try to seek this acceptance and validation from other people instead of first finding it within themselves. The last blog post shared some ideas for addressing the Inner Critic that voices self-criticism and makes us feel not good enough. …
The origins of embroidery can be traced back to the Warring States period in China (500-300BC) and to Sweden's Migration period (300-700AD), and some would argue that it hasn't changed much over the centuries:
Fabric wall art is charming, unique, and instantly adds character to your space.
Berlin-based paper artist Katrin Rodegast crafts limbs, bones and organs out of Zurich city maps
EFT tapping is an effective method for taking care of stress, pain, anxiety and fear, and more! Tapping really works- find out how here.
Blank jigsaw puzzle template for multitude of activities. print and get students to decorate, add photos and create a effective classroom display or fun activity.Approx 85 x 85 cms when printed A4 and constructed (34 x 34") or make it bigger / smaller by adjusting the print settings or printing A3.
It's never too late to learn the art of punch needling.
This exhibition features largely recent works by Egyptian artist Ghada Amer. Born in Cairo in 1963, Amer spent a number of years in France and studied fine arts in Nice before moving to New York, where she now lives. Handling subjects as delicate and personal as pleasure and love, Ghada Amer shows that it is […]
Learn these six common stitches and you can apply them to a myriad of projects.
Learn these six common stitches and you can apply them to a myriad of projects.
Abstract tattoos are like vibrant bursts of self-expression inked on the body. They are the rebellious siblings of traditional tattoo designs, that defy conventions and embrace a world of creativity. So, today we’ll give you inspiration for some abstract tattoo designs for your next tattoo.
Let's have a party, she said...sick of being morose.... I decided to have my tight widow group to my house on Saturday night. Wishing that my other widow friends would come to our St.Gabe group too Second Tuesday of the month.. It was a stretch for me, considering it all..but so worth it. 10 people (widow/widowers) at a pot-luck, dinner, on the screened in porch, laughing., wrapped in quilts with candles on the table....like we were all 30 instead of seniors...OMG Can you believe this?? Emily helped me. I sent her to Trader Joe's for 10 bottles of wine, two of each..5 kinds. I marked half with numbers 1 thru 5 and put them into the pantry. The other matching 5, I covered with duct tape...yes quilting duct tape!!, marked them with numbers, uncorked them and put them out on the table. Sooo fun for the wine snobs..and so fun for the rest of us too. At the end of the evening, I took out the ones labeled and each noted their favorites. The favorite was a $5 special...none were over $7..Too much fun. #5, the winner!! I made a cake... Because it was my cake, I sampled it before the party... No excuses...just because I could..hee hee I mean really...gotta know if it was good. They stayed from 5:30 to 10:30..I was delighted to feel normal again.. (even before the wine) Emily and her man came over on Easter...cleaned up around here and made a roast lamb just for the three of us. I love you Emily and Bri...Thank you mucho. Beside the big events, I slept almost the entire rest of the weekend. And so it goes up and down... You all are saints for even reading this crazy blog!!
