My mom is sending some of her embroidery work to be considered for an exhibition and just sent me her latest piece. She has early onset dementia (she's in her 50s) and epilepsy, and she made this as a visual representation of her brain 💕 pic.twitter.com/Hm95JEohCx

— Charlotte (@CharlTaylorPage) May 7, 2023

When we’re healthy, we don’t have to think about what is failing in our bodies. After all, part of being healthy is not having to constantly consider what is ailing us; everything is working as it should. But when someone is diagnosed with a terminal disease, they have no choice but to consider the part of their body that is in trouble—it can affect every aspect of their life. A Twitter user named Charlotte shared how her mom, who has early-onset dementia and epilepsy, thinks about her brain. Her mom used embroidery to create a visual representation of how her own brain looks to her.

The resulting piece gives color to what could be considered dark, as these are serious conditions. Charlotte’s artist mom has created sections of the brain using vibrant jewel-toned hues and a variety of stitching along with materials including beading. Together, they produce an assortment of textures. There are portions of the embroidery where threads cross over one another, while layered beads offer dimensionality to the overall design. Each section is varied—be it in color, stitching, or materials—demonstrating how parts of the brain look different but together act as one.

There is a feeling of hopefulness to this piece. While Charlotte’s mom is dealing with serious neurological issues, she appears to view her brain as a place of beauty and cherishes what she has now.

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The beauty of blooms is fleeting, but throughout history, we've found a gorgeous way to preserve them. Flower pressing allows us to enjoy the exquisite details of botanicals, from the petals to leaves to seeds. Flower Press Studio is dedicated to the centuries-old practice with lush compositions that celebrate florals while preserving them for prosperity. The brainchild of Rachel Parri and Keith Kralik, the couple’s most striking flower-pressed art showcases meticulous arranging that's reminiscent of a puzzle. Each bloom is perfectly placed in a way where it’s not touching another specimen but together still feels like a cohesive bunch.

Parri and Kralik began Flower Press Studio through an interest in gardening. When COVID-19 hit, they xeriscaped their front and backyard and planted flowers and vegetables along with two beehives. In the summer of 2021, Parri’s garden was producing a lot of blooms, and Kralik began pressing the flowers and building frames for them. Flower Press Studio officially began in October 2021.

Since then, the couple has preserved bridal bouquets (although they are shifting away from it) and are creating compositions to become limited-edition prints. They also intend to share their knowledge through online classes, coming in summer 2023. In the meantime, they offer advice for anyone who would like to try flower pressing.

“If you are a flower enthusiast and enjoy colors and variety, you should check out your local CSA [community supported agriculture] or contact neighboring flower farms (if you have them),” Kralik tells My Modern Met. “You may learn a thing or two about flowers, you will support a family or very small business that puts in endless hours to produce sustainably grown and beautiful blooms, and you will walk away with more vibrant flowers.”

Choosing a blossom to press is also important, and they recommend trying wildflowers or flowers that don’t need a lot of water to grow. “They are good beginner flowers because they are often a bit more dry and you do not need to deconstruct them. More technical flowers include roses, peonies, dahlias, proteas, ranunculus, and anything white. Pressing flowers is not just about picking flowers and putting them in a book. Most of the time spent is prepping the flower before it goes into the press and caring for it while it’s in the press.”

Scroll down to see more of Flower Press Studio’s colorful work and then follow Parri and Kralik to see what they’re up to next.

Parri and Kralik of Flower Press Studio create beautiful botanical compositions.

The most striking flower-pressed art showcases meticulous arranging that's reminiscent of a puzzle.

Each bloom is perfectly placed in a way where it’s not touching another specimen but together still feels like a cohesive bunch.

The couple is creating limited-edition prints and will share their knowledge through online classes.

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My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by Flower Press Studio.

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If you have a dog, you know that they are the best companions. Canines celebrate our happiest moments and also are by our side during the most difficult ones. Artist Anneli Kirby, aka AnneliFelts, commemorates beloved pups in her custom 3D dog portraits created using the needle felting technique. The portraits feature a front-on view of the subject done in a style that combines realism with Kirby’s own artistic flair. Set into picture frames, the sculptures stick out past their edges to appear as though they are about to jump into real life.

Kirby began needle felting in order to create portraits of her own two dogs. “I started off trying to make the little handheld sculptures that are popular with most felt artists and they didn’t come out how I wanted,” she tells My Modern Met, “and I wasn’t sure what to do with them.” Wanting to add “something fun” to her gallery wall, she framed the pieces and liked the result. The combination of the dimensionality and anchored surface allow for an easy way to display the pet portrait while still allowing a rich view of the canine and the artist's handiwork.

Kirby has cultivated her own style by not trying to capture every detail of a dog. “There are some incredibly realistic pieces created by some amazing felt artists and my pieces are more of a caricature,” she explains. “Some artists create wire frames to build on and it helps their sculpture exactly match the photo reference. I freehand my portraits so they are not as precise.”

Instead, her aim is to highlight the intangible. “My goal is to capture the personality of the dog while keeping my own style. I think I have developed the art so it is unique to me and I hope my customers appreciate that.”

To get one of Kirby’s custom portraits for yourself, check out her online shop.

Artist Anneli Kirby commemorates beloved pups in her custom 3D dog portraits created using the needle felting technique.

The portraits feature a front-on view of the subject done in a style that combines realism with Kirby’s own artistic flair.

Set into picture frames, the sculptures stick out past their edges to appear as though they are about to jump into real life.

Kirby began needle felting in order to create portraits of her own two dogs.

“There are some incredibly realistic pieces created by some amazing felt artists and my pieces are more of a caricature,” she explains to My Modern Met.

“I freehand my portraits so they are not as precise.”

AnneliFelts: Website | Instagram | TikTok

My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by Anneli Kirby.

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In the battle between a cat and a couch, the kitty will often win. No matter how many times we tell our cat to stop scratching the furniture, their sharp claws still dig in and rip it to shreds. Once the sofa is torn up, you might feel like you have no options to repair it—aside from reupholstering the entire couch. But as Stephanie Louise demonstrates, you can turn this unfortunate situation into an opportunity for art making. She shared her couch fix in a Facebook group called Tips4Home, showing how embroidery made for a beautiful repair.

Louise shared a photo of what the couch looked like before its transformation. If you’re a cat owner, you’ve likely seen it before; the corner is tattered and the stuffing is practically bursting from the seams. In the “after” image, she’s tamed the shredded sides by whip-stitching green thread where the corner was the most torn. Additionally, Lousie has added a winding green vine as well as some small blooms as cover for any additional tears. The result is a great example of how mending and repairing can also be a vehicle for creativity, making things look even better than before.

Louise’s handiwork has gone viral and likely inspired many cat owners with similarly scratched couches to do the same.

Stephanie Louise used embroidery as a practical and whimsical way to repair her couch after it had been shredded by her cat.

All images via Stephanie Louise.

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If you’re looking to brighten up your home, fresh flowers are a simple way to do it. You can buy bouquets from the store; but, the longer you live with beautiful blooms, the more compelled you may be to arrange them on your own. Getting started is as simple as growing or buying them—but where do you go from there?

Flower arranging, also known as floral design, is the art of arranging blooms and other plants in an aesthetically pleasing way. Pairing color and texture, it’s a creative activity that you can do as a hobby or as a professional florist.

The tradition of flower arranging is an ancient one. Egyptians during the Old Kingdom (c. 2686–c. 2160 BCE) put flowers into vases (as depicted in paintings and sculptures), while the ancient Greeks made and wore garlands. But flower arranging, as we know it today, really began in the 7th century. It was during this time that Ono No Imoko, the Japanese ambassador to China, founded the first and oldest school of floral art. The range of styles, which emphasize different elements and forms, fall under the general term ikebana.

Flower arranging is likely something you’ve done before, which shows that there’s a low barrier to entry. Scroll down to learn more about what you’ll need for this practice along with helpful ideas and inspiration.

Want to try flower arranging? Read on for a supplies list as well as ideas and tips for making beautiful bouquets.

Photo: Micheile Henderson

Flower Arranging Supplies

While there are very few required supplies for building bouquets, there are many tools that allow for easier floral arrangement and longer-lasting blooms.

• Sharp floral shears or scissors. A pair of clean, sharp shears or scissors will make it easier to cut stems and avoid damaging the flowers.
• Vase. This is where your bouquet will live once you’ve finished arranging it. Select something that will comfortably fit all of your flowers as well as complement the style.
• Floral wire and wire cutters. Floral wire is sometimes used in arrangements. Look for a wire that’s specifically designed for floral arrangements (it’s often thin and green).
• Floral foam blocks. Foam is another tool you can use in flower arrangements. Like floral wire, look for foam that’s meant for blooms. Floral foam offers stability and can hold water, increasing the longevity of your plants.
• Crowning Glory Flower Spray. This special floral spray preserves blooms; it’s what florists use to make their flowers last for weeks.
• Rose Stripper Thorn Remover. Run this rose stripper down a stem to remove the sharpest part of the flower’s thorns.
• Bleach. A few drops of bleach in your flower’s water will kill bacteria.

Photo: Micheile Henderson

Tips and Tricks for Flower Arranging

When it comes to assembling a beautiful bouquet, your creativity is your greatest asset. Still, understanding essential design ideas will help elevate your arrangements.

• Cut and submerge your flowers in water. Before you begin arranging, cut an inch or two off your stems at a 45-degree angle. (This will increase the surface area to receive water.) Then, hydrate your flowers. Florists will often dunk their blooms into tepid water for several hours (or even overnight).  Doing this allows the stems to soak up a lot of water which helps them maintain freshness.
• Start simple. There’s no need to overcomplicate your arrangements. Start with a few flowers of the same color or type and build from there.

Photo: Micheile Henderson

• Cross to the left, turn to the right. One of the most basic arrangements you can make involves a simple twist. With two or more flowers in your hand, add a new one, crossing it to the left of the blooms already there. Once you’ve done that, turn the arrangement to the right and repeat again and again, until you’ve got the desired bouquet size.
  Here’s the technique in action:

• Determine your focal point. The most striking flower arrangements have a centerpiece of the entire thing. This could be color or a particular flower. Whatever you decide, build your arrangement around it.
• Foliage is your friend. Foliage can add texture and depth to your arrangement. Use different types of greenery to create a visual interest that draws in the eye.

Photo: Dyah Arum

• Play with height. Varying heights are another way to make your arrangement pop. Leave longer flowers in the center and then shorter blooms around the edges. Work carefully, however, and don't cut too much too fast. Height differences that are too great can be visually distracting.
• Consider color. Color is powerful and can evoke a variety of moods. Contrasting hues can offer a bold, even loud, look while the subtle differences in hues can communicate something much softer.

Photo: Artsy Vibes

• Add texture. Your flower arrangement will be much more interesting when you vary texture; it ensures that our eye won’t get bored. This can be done with foliage but also the blooms themselves. Hydrangeas, dahlias, ranunculuses, and proteas are examples of highly textured flowers.
  See how floral foam and the right flowers can make an impact:

Photo: Micheile Henderson

Flower Arrangement Ideas

See how principles of flower arranging come into practice with these bouquets.

 

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Learning to embroider is at the top of many people’s craft lists. It comes as no surprise; the time-honored art is simple in concept. But, it can be intimidating to try. What supplies do you need? How do you create a stitch? You're in luck; both of these burning questions are covered in our very first live virtual workshop event Stitching Spring hosted by My Modern Met on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 11 a.m. PDT (2 p.m. EDT).

My Modern Met Staff Editor Sara Barnes, who is also an embroidery artist, will show you how to stitch a spring-inspired pattern. Sign up for the workshop now for just $10, which includes the pattern. And if you can’t make the live event—that’s okay. So long as you have your virtual ticket, you’ll be able to watch a recording when the workshop is over.

The great thing about embroidery is that there is a low barrier to entry—there aren’t a lot of supplies you’ll need for it. To participate in the workshop, you’ll want to have an embroidery hoop (a four-inch hoop is recommended, as that is what Sara will be stitching on), an embroidery needle (size 5 is a standard size), and woven fabric. Natural fibers are best—think cotton, linen, or a cotton linen blend. You can also stitch on felt.

Once you sign up for the event, you’ll receive the pattern for the workshop. It’s best if you place the pattern onto the fabric beforehand, as you’ll be able to start stitching right away. There are a couple of easy ways to transfer the pattern onto the fabric.

You can use a pen and draw directly onto the fabric, whether that’s with a light box or a sunny window. Alternatively, you can print the design and stick it onto the fabric using a wash-away stabilizer. This requires a printer, but you won’t have to trace anything. Wash-away stabilizer sheets (Sulky brand is recommended) are inserted into your printer like a conventional sheet of paper. Print the design onto the sheet, cut it out, peel it from the backing, and stick it onto your fabric. You’re then ready to start stitching.

Thread colors are the last of the supplies needed to participate. The French thread brand DMC is suggested, and you can likely find its colors in your favorite craft store. You can use any hues palette you like for this workshop, although Sara will be using the following DMC colors: 3607, 554, 3731, 307, 814, 402, 3825, 906, 937, 700, and 704.

Not signed up yet? Get your ticket for only $10 and grab your supplies. We’ll see you on Saturday, May 6!

Learn how to embroider spring flowers when you enroll in My Modern Met's live virtual workshop on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 11 a.m. PDT (2 p.m. EDT).

My Modern Met Staff Editor Sara Barnes, who is also an embroidery artist, will show you to stitch a spring-inspired pattern. Sign up for the workshop for just $10, which includes the pattern.

To participate in the workshop, you’ll want to have an embroidery hoop, an embroidery needle, and woven fabric or felt.

You can use a pen and draw directly onto the fabric. Alternatively, you can print the design and stick it onto the fabric using a wash-away stabilizer.

Get your ticket now. We'll see you on May 6!

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Rather than creating a work of art from one sheet of paper, artist Margaret Scrinkl uses several. By layering multiple cutouts, she creates miniature worlds that are full of abundance. From cabins nestled in the woods to foxes huddled around a campfire, these playful compositions are full of whimsy.

Scrinkl also documents every part of her creative process. Each work begins by carving the needed shapes from different colored sheets of paper, using either a precision knife, a pair of scissors, or a combination of the two. Once all of the individual pieces have been made, Scrinkl assembles them together with glue and tape. This adds much-needed details to the subjects, such as windows to houses, or the white fur pattern of a fox. In fact, any color variation in the artwork has to be applied separately, making this approach extra meticulous.

The end result, however, is well worth the effort. Scrinkl's crisp cartoonish style makes these charming scenes burst with life. They are so perfectly rendered that it is not immediately apparent that they are made solely from cut paper. And the fact that the characters and settings are nestled inside a frame cut out of a larger piece of paper makes viewing these scenes all the more special. Each one is a small self-contained portal for us to peer into.

You can purchase prints of Scrinkl's work via her online shop, and keep up to date with her latest projects by following her Instagram.

Artist Margaret Scrinkl creates miniature worlds with paper.

She cuts different colored sheets of paper and layers them together.

Each piece slowly adds more dimension to the scene.

When it's done, the paper layers come together to create a full-fledged picture.

Oftentimes, Scrinkl's work begins by creating a border from a larger piece of paper.

She then fills the opening with different paper characters.

And she adds plenty of floral details along the way.

Her style is so crisp and clean it is hard to tell that it is paper!

Watch Scrinkl's full process in these videos:

Margaret Scrinkl: Website | Behance | Instagram

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“DAVID,” based on Boice Wong's “Looking Beyond”, folded by @mayuncchigami, wenzhou, 55x55cm

Widely regarded as the most famous statue in the world, almost everyone can recognize Michelangelo's David. While we are accustomed to seeing it in its marble form, some artists have reimagined its likeness into new and varied mediums. Artist @mayuncchigami has recreated this masterpiece as a highly detailed origami using only one square sheet of paper.

The intricate piece features many of the same features of the original artwork, including realistic anatomy and the contrapposto stance. The artist began the project with a crease pattern created by Boice Wong, which provides a basic structure for the model. However, instead of following it to a T, @mayuncchigami incorporated his own vision, wanting to amplify the realism, particularly the musculature of David. “My goal was to both recreate Michelangelo's statue as closely as I could with origami, but also try something that is very much unlike anything you would typically encounter in origami,” he tells My Modern Met.

Prior to commencing the project, @mayuncchigami prepared a 55 x 55 cm (21.7-square-inch) wenzhou paper (a type of material made out of mulberry bark) by treating it with methylcellulose, which makes the paper stiffer and more resistant to tearing. Afterward, he followed the pattern to create the basic structure. “Here is when I started to experiment with shaping the various skeletal muscles,” he explains. “I roughly sketched out my shaping, first by tracing the lines and shapes into the paper with my fingers and tweezers to get a feeling of the overall form and position of the various details until I am satisfied.” Manipulating the paper in this way also led to an organic, crinkling texture that helped amplify the anatomical features.

@mayuncchigami also added white glue between the layers of paper to prevent it from splaying and to allow the shapes to set in more permanently. The most difficult element, he said, was the head, as it required much more precision to render the face correctly. “David is the current culmination of that style where I try to sculpt a very realistic looking humanoid origami that radiates poetic drama,” he adds.

Scroll down to see more photos of this incredible paper sculpture, and follow @mayuncchigami on Instagram to keep up to date with his latest work.

Artist @mayuncchigami recreated Michelangelo's David entirely with paper.

The pattern is based on Boice Wong's Looking Beyond, a blueprint of the basic structure of David.

@mayuncchigami used this crease pattern as the foundation for his more sculptural approach.

He mimics the realism of the Renaissance sculpture by folding and creasing the wenzhou paper.

The final piece measures just 10 x 10 cm (about 3.9 x 3.9 inches).

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My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by @mayuncchigami.

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Illustrator Sara Barnes has found a unique medium to bring her illustrations to life—thread. What started out as a way to incorporate new materials into collages she was creating has transformed into a unique way to provide people with images of their pets. Embroidered portraits of cats and dogs are her bread and butter, but Barnes is a versatile illustrator who knows how to use thread to create any image she can dream up.

Through her embroidery business Bear & Bean—appropriately named after her cats—Barnes provides pet owners custom portraits of their furry friends. These portraits not only end up as wall hangings but can even be created as patches or as a cute way to jazz up an old shirt. Using just a needle and thread, she quickly proves that embroidery is a versatile way to let off some creative steam.

“Embroidery has hundreds of stitches to learn, and they can do a variety of things,” she shares. “Whether it's creating interesting textures and surface patterns or as a way to join fabrics and materials, stitches are a gateway to that.”

Barnes isn't just a creator. She also loves sharing her knowledge, which she does in her role as a Staff Editor at My Modern Met and as an author. Her book, Embroidered Life highlights the work of well-known embroidery artist Sarah K. Benning. She also shows off her creative process by posting fun, informative videos to TikTok. And now, she's excited about a new opportunity to share her embroidery knowledge in a Stitching Spring virtual embroidery workshop hosted by My Modern Met.

Barnes has dreamed up a floral embroidery pattern specifically for the online workshop, which is taking place on May 6, 2023 at 11 a.m. PDT (2 p.m. EDT). Over the course of the hour-long lesson, participants will see how they can use the pattern to create a wall hanging or even add a floral touch to a piece of clothing. The virtual workshop costs $10, and all participants will receive Barnes' custom floral embroidery pattern, as well as a list of supplies, ahead of time. And, after the fact, everyone will be sent a recording so even if you can't make it live, you can still participate.

Barnes hopes that the event will get people just as passionate about this craft as she is. “I hope that people will see that embroidery is a fun and easy craft to learn and that once you know the basics, there are infinite creative possibilities.”

Whether you are just picking up a needle and threads or already have some experience under your belt, don't miss this opportunity to learn from a skilled embroidery artist and pick up a ticket now.

Sara Barnes is a trained illustrator who began making embroidered pet portraits in 2019.

Using her creative skills, she transformed people's furry friends into wearable art.

Whether stitching patches, clothing, or accessories, her embroidery makes a statement.

Now she's ready to share her embroidery skills in a fun virtual workshop hosted by My Modern Met.

Join us on May 6 as Sara takes participants step by step through the process of stitching the fun floral pattern she created for the event.

 

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Whether you are a beginner or have some experience, it's a fun way to gain some new skills and meet fellow embroidery enthusiasts.

Tickets cost just $10 and can be purchased online now. You'll receive the embroidery pattern beforehand and a recording of the workshop after the live event.

Sara Barnes: Website | Instagram | TikTok

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Vintage textiles are reimagined in paper form through stunning creations by Ibbini Studio. Based in Abu Dhabi, artist Julia Ibbini and computer scientist Stéphane Noyer have merged their expertise into a unique practice that combines contemporary digital design with traditional craftsmanship. Their series of sculptural works feature ornamental motifs from an array of sources, stretching from antique Persian carpets to Japanese cloisonné vases.

Ibbini and Noyer have collaborated since 2017, resulting in a diverse portfolio of highly intricate pieces cut from thin sheet materials. Some of their most recent works are made from layers of individually cut paper. Each sheet is cut with a laser and then layered together with a complex collaging method.

“Even though we use machines extensively during the production process, the pieces always start from hand-drawn elements, and the end result is always assembled by hand, which can take hundreds of hours and as much skill as the rest of the process,” Ibbini explains to My Modern Met. “I want the work to have that element of being crafted—that someone's hand was there. There is something quite beautiful in that.”

Some of the designs feature perforations so fine and delicate that they resemble lace. Others possess a high-relief quality due to the dense layering, creating mesmerizing textures and curves that attract the eye. “Our work combines contemporary digital design and traditional craftsmanship with extreme intricacy, exploring themes such as historical ornament and pattern using algorithms and new technologies,” Ibbini says. “A specific focus is the creation of visual complexity, either through repetition of simple motifs, elaborate geometric construction, or accumulation of ornamental detail in order to create highly intricate pieces.”

To see more of Ibbini Studio’s remarkable work, you can visit their website or follow them on Instagram and Facebook.

Abu Dabi-based Ibbini Studio combines digital design with traditional craftsmanship.

Their series of sculptural reliefs are made from laser-cut paper.

Each sheet of paper is cut individually before being hand-assembled in a complex collaging process.

This results in highly intricate pieces full of geometric designs.

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