Recently, I discovered a truly remarkable piece of art: a bowl crafted entirely from thread. Its delicate form and intricate texture captivated me. The artist's name is Anne Honeyman, a full time textile artist living and working on the beautiful Isle of Skye (UK). This extraordinary creation reminded me of the joy I find in transforming textiles into wearable art.
"An impression of a country cottage garden, full of flowers and foliage, this little bowl nestles perfectly in the palm of your hand to view from all angles.
Although amazingly delicate in appearance, and very lightweight, the bowl is not as fragile as it looks – it will survive a fall much better than glass or ceramics! It's not rigid and is intended to be decorative rather than functional, but a small trinket or pebble could be placed inside. As it’s round, without a flat base, it won’t always sit up straight – but that just gives you different views of both the outside and inside.
It’s made by free machine embroidering on soluble fabric, which dissolves away to leave just the stitching. This ‘soluble lace’ is then moulded into shape while damp; the stitching is specially designed so that it will form a round bowl without tucks or pleats".
For those inspired to create their own thread-based wonders, the artist behind this stunning bowl also offers a downloadable pdf of how to make on for yourself. https://www.etsy.com/shop/chocolatefrog
Just as this artist has elevated thread to a sculptural medium, I strive to elevate vintage fabrics into modern, luxurious handbags. Each piece I create is a celebration of texture, color, and the unexpected. The process of transforming found materials into coveted accessories is a passion that continues to evolve.
I'm excited to explore new creative avenues of patchwork and freeform embroidery, and perhaps extending my design aesthetic to home decor or other textile-based objects. The possibilities are endless.
Discover our collection of handcrafted handbags and explore our creative process.
|
 |
What is important for you, when expressing your creativity?
Sewing has been a passion of mine since I was a child so I love finding inspiration for new vintage fabrics! Vintage is something that is very important to me throughout my creative process, which is why I LOVE Crystalyn Kae handbags as well!
The thread stitch bowl is absolutely adorable, definitely will be checking out the etsy page! Such a cute idea for spring!
I love that this blog emphasizes sustainability so much because that is something I focus on when I express my own creativity through diy projects around the house! I try to reuse and up-cycle old furniture and home appliances instead of buying brand new ones! I love seeing the creative process of one of a kind creations!
Leave a comment