Embroidery Magazine  |  Jul/Aug 2023
Our summery cover comes from Carol Dawber, an artist who has lived life in full colour, from Liverpool Art College to her recent kaleidoscopic textile art.
Eppie Thompson of The Fabled Thread also lives life among bright hues, whether in her home or studio, where she creates her fantastic range of fable-inspired kits – and makes the numbers add up.
If you venture to the Festival of Quilts you’ll come across the incredible ‘sewn stone’ of Denise Labadie, an American artist who is beguiled by the UK’s ancient stones.
We also chat to Alice Kettle who has co-curated a cutting-edge exhibition at the Arnolfini, while at Kettle’s Yard,
Palestinian embroidery tells a tale of political strife in everyday terms. We feature, too, Matthew Harris at Ruthin Craft Centre, a foray into mark-making.
Vivienne Beaumont reveals work from her current exhibitions, whose narrative thread focuses on fairytales and fungi.
PhD researcher Toni Buckby shares her blackwork embroidery project, which achieved the real-world equivalent of ‘going viral’ among embroiderers.
And finally, Eton College tells the conservation story behind its current exhibition on a peculiar custom from the past.
Plus, we have all your favourites, from Out and About to Bookshelf. Enjoy!
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Embroidery Magazine Jul/Aug 2023.