Katie, Author at Arnolds Attic

3rd July 202017th June 2020

Aran Illingworth – Meet the Artist

A little textile inspiration from my YouTube Textile Collection. Today it features moments in time, captured in stitch by artist Aran Illingworth.

Aran’s stunning portraits, document the lives of women and children. Images from India and beyond. Her large realistic artworks comprise of real garments and hand-stitch. Aran carefully sources up-cycled clothing, saris and shawls for each piece.

“Fractured Memories” depicting Dementia, was exhibited with The Society for Embroidered Work in 2019.

Aran is a member of Prism and the Society for Design Craftsmen.

Images courtesy the artist: https://www.aran-i.com

Sue is a member of The Society for Embroidered Work.

Self portrait in stitch of the artist Aran Illingworth — Self portrait in stitch of the artist.

little girl, on the streets in India, begging - in stitch — “I’m a Big Girl Now” – A little girl, on the streets in India.

"Madonna and Child" - A young woman and child, begging on the streets in India - in stitch — “Madonna and Child lll” – A young woman and child, begging on the streets in India.

woman suffering with Dementia, looking looking at herself in the mirror - in stitch — “Fractured Memory (Who is it)” – by Aran Illingworth

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A Member of The Society for Embroidered Work

I’m delighted to announce that I’ve been accepted as a member of The Society for Embroidered Work for my Hand Embroidery.

I share my work under the name Catherine Hill Textile Artist on Instagram and Facebook.

S.E.W. support some of the finest textile artists from across the world. Promoting ‘Stitched Art is Art’ #stitchedartisart It’s a real honour to become a member.

In a previous post, you can find out more about the Society and its November 2019 Exhibition in London.

To find out more about the Society, S.E.W. have a website and are on Instagram.

Society for Embroidered Work Logo

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Sue Nicholls – Meet the Artist

A little textile inspiration from my YouTube Textile Collection. Today it features the beautiful English countryside, captured in stitch, by artist Sue Nicholls.

Sue lives in rural Hertfordshire and uses her sketchbook to document her local landscape. Each image is a source for her stunning machine and hand embroidered art works. For instance, her depictions of snowy furrows and hedgerows, recreated in wool felt and thread.

Similarly, the large tree scapes were created from drawings of Gunby Hall and Gardens estate, a National Trust property.

Images courtesy: https://suenichollsdesigns.co.uk

Sue is a member of The Society for Embroidered Work.