Do you ever have LIFE coming at you from every direction, and you can’t help but feel overwhelmed?? Okay, that really sounds like I trying to sell you self-help books or something. I promise I am not. But I want to explore a little concept with you. EMBRACE THE CHAOS.
More than often, studying something too much may lead to confusion - Junko Oki I used red thread to create stitches that capture my soul - Junko Oki When I said to someone that I wanted to show both sides of my work, I was told that to do so was unprofessional. I should only show my best side, the side which is more beautiful and commit to it. Sensible advice, buut I still want to show the back side. Why? I don't know. Maybe finding a reason to that question is an important topic for me to pursue. Junko Oki When I touch an old fabric I feel like I'm going back in time. Junko Oki Memories can be implanted into material - Junko Oki I want to make many small pieces. I love to work spontaneously and follow the path my intuition leads me. Junko Oki All images and text in the above post are from Junko Oki's new book, Punk. Art by contemporary artists like Junko Oki combine with traditional folk textiles from around the globe as inspiration for the one day workshops I'm teaching in London this week. The circle: A universal symbol of wholeness and unity, timelessness, no beginning, no end, no above, no below. Spacelessness. Dynamic and endlessly moving, a complete cycle, natural perfection. J. C. Cooper
Do you ever have LIFE coming at you from every direction, and you can’t help but feel overwhelmed?? Okay, that really sounds like I trying to sell you self-help books or something. I promise I am not. But I want to explore a little concept with you. EMBRACE THE CHAOS.
How to change your mindset for intuitive creativity. Listen to your artistic leanings and take charge of your art practice. Recycle your fabric scraps into a highly textured, intuitive stitched art piece.
What will you do with all those beautiful pieces of stitching 'process over outcome' ? Here's 10 ideas on how to turn your mindful making stitched work into a practical and useful project that makes you feel happy using it. From drawstring pouches to improv quilts these are simple ways to make somet
Organic cotton Constellation dress, hand spun and woven. The constellations embroideries on the dress are a modern reinterpretation of the traditional west Bengali intuitive type of stitch. The dress is adjustable in the back and fits many sizes. From small family owned businesses. - “Khadi - hand spun and woven organic threads- that can be cotton, silk, hemp, wool , linen... it's conservation is a blessing to Indian culture and territories. Khadi textile production requires to follow the plants natural cycles, textiles are hand spun and hand woven to make producers work in natural synergy.
This is a one of a kind artdoll made by hand by me. The head and feet were sculpted from polymer clay and then painted and sealed. The eyes are black glass. The body is made from steel wire and needle felted sheep’s wool. It was then sewn with an intuitive and improvised style, visible stitching and random shapes from sari silk, cotton and velvet. It was then stained with acrylic paint. The arms, legs and back can be moved to change the position. The arms are thread jointed. This is a decorative item and not intended for children. Please be gentle, as it has delicate parts. ❤️❤️❤️
What two stitches taught me about intuitive exercise. Lessons on mindful movement from a registered dietitian nutritionist.
How to change your mindset for intuitive creativity. Listen to your artistic leanings and take charge of your art practice. Recycle your fabric scraps into a highly textured, intuitive stitched art piece.
This sweater is a little bit magical; the end product looks complex and difficult to work but it’s an intuitive, fun sweater to knit! This sweater is best knit oversized and allowed to drape on the body. It’s worked in the round from the bottom up, and all the stripes are worked as reverse stockinette helical stripes, which create a seamless join. The different colour panels along the bottom are created using short rows stacked on top of each other. Yarn Kit is available here.
A Lower Looper LED Light to Increase Visibility for Easier Threading. 2, 3, and 4 Stitch Thread Capacity to be Adaptable to Your Needs. 6 Different Stitch Types Ensure the Perfect Stitch no matter the Project. Sews up to 1300 Stitches Per Minute, Providing a Professional Speed for Faster Results. A Handy Free Arm Take the accessory compartment off, when you need to overlock areas such as cuffs, pant hems and other circular seams.
This Rewind Unisex Vest comes in a calm and soothing color. This 30s cotton vest is undyed and unbleached. This Unisex Vest comes with a round neck and patch pockets. It is adorned with an intuitive take on Kantha stitches and abstract lines of Couching along the neckline and the pockets. This timeless silhouette is a versatile piece that elevates every look you pair it with. *This item is a final sale and not eligible for returns or exchanges. *This item can take up to 14 business days to ship as it is made to order for you.
How to change your mindset for intuitive creativity. Listen to your artistic leanings and take charge of your art practice. Recycle your fabric scraps into a highly textured, intuitive stitched art piece.
