🎼 Doesn’t seem to matter what I do, I’m always #2 🖤
He’s still just Ken, but he got a lil glow up! 🦺
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#photoembroidery #modernembroidery #embroideryart #embroidery #embroideryartist #dmcembroidery #dmcthreads #imjustken #barbie #ryangosling #barbiemovie #blackandwhite #kenough #iamkenough #sewchoice
Suburban Dad Moment 🌺
Yo. Bro. Chill. 〰️ Official catch phrase/my dad’s imitation of “the youth” back in the day? May he wear it in good health and all the moments he finds himself with no chill 🤣 Happy 75 years, Pops!
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#threadpainting #sewchoice #modernembroidery #handembroidery #graphicdesign #nochill #hibiscus #natureembroidery #floralembroidery #embroideredhats #yobrochill
Spring Things 🌱
1) Me at a March market
2) Cactus pendant (I need to put this in the shop)
3) Resiliencia (Resilience) snapped in the neighborhood after voting 🗳️ yesterday
4) Flowery card tests 🌼
5) Reusapalooza at @insidetheplant where I got to donate some old books, games, office & art supplies - and see what they’re up to (always great things)
6) Embellished wranglers b/c we are all cowboys now
7) I did not approve this V2 of my dry cleaner decal muse
8) Cross-stitched & embroidered tea towel at my mom’s house (I don’t know which golden girl of the family made it, but every time I see something like this, I picture the hands that made it and the love that went into it.)
9) Daffodils in my garden plot springing 💛
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#sewchoice #spring #sprung #springcleaning #handembroidery #embroideryart #modernembroidery #floralembroidery #flowerembroidery #chicagomaker #upcycled #vintage #embroidereddenim #paperembroidery #crossstitch #cactusembroidery #embroideredjewelry #resilience #resilencia #springbulbs #daffodils #garden #freshasadaisy
I couldn’t join the market this time around, but it was fun to drop materials w/ fellow @nowhere.collective makers who I can’t wait to see upcycle them in their artful and inventive ways 🗑️🪚🪛🖼️
And come ON with these oceanic wonder quilts. Exquisite. I think the only piece without an artist reflected is Jean Bailey (Riddle of the octopus)
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#quilt #fiberart #sustainability #trashymarket #circulareconomy
Fiber & friends is always a good idea!🧵
Had a great Sunday field trip checking out the very first @fiberfabriccraftfest
I love my trashy treasures 🫶🏼🦝, fresh neon floral inspiration, and this quilty clip I will be wearing for the foreseeable future 💁🏼♀️ (sawtooth star… did I get it right??) @sarahhearts@made.by.lauren.b@silibellsbeadbar@libertyfabrics
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#upcycled #hhamericas #trashymarket #chicagoartists #quilting
SUN 3.29 🌱Upcycling w/ Floral Embroidery🪡
These are some highlights from last year’s upcycling workshops. I’m excited to be back @indigoandvioletstudio for our first spring installment! This 2.5h class covers basic floral embroidery stitches to dress up a vintage fabric swatch or a garment or accessory of your own.
Would love to have you join us!
Find the ticket link in bio 🎟️
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#sewchoice #handembroidery #embroideryworkshop #sustainablefashion #upcycling
Let’s get our circadian rhythm on, shall we?
(Idk about you, but my system was good and fk’d by the time change and Chicago’s climate chaos the start of this month…)
My next class @indigoandvioletstudio will be all about spring renewal (upcycling garments!) and meditative stitching. Learn just a few beginner floral embroidery skills and get your nervous system’s groove back🌹🪡💆🏻
SUN 3.29 3:30-6:00PM
🎟️ in profile 🔗
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#sewchoice #sustainablefashion #floralembroidery #bordado #embroideryworkshop
(Almost) finished products from last weekend’s bookmark workshop! 📚✨💦
I loved seeing everyone in the zone 🙇🏻♀️ and putting their individual stamp on the project. Thank you Harold Washington @chicagopubliclibrary for the opportunity!
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#sewchoice #embroideryworkshop #handembroidery #libraryworkshop #supportlibraries
I took a sashiko 101 class last week🪡 and am excited to have a new skill to practice mending and geometric patterns with! Sun is such a great instructor 🩵
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#handembroidery #sashiko #japaneseembroidery #visiblemending #embroideryworkshop
It’s been a real hump-with-a-capital-H-of-a-day, which means I’ll be medicating with Home Run Inn pizza tonight (cuisine™️)🧑🏻🍳🍕
I’m very much looking forward to some QT teaching this weekend🪡🧶 Grab a remaining slot if you need a wind-down from your work week! 🤗
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#sewchoice #handembroidery #embroideryclass #embroideryworkshop #chainstitch
I’ll be back at @indigoandvioletstudio this Friday to help you get comfy w/ embroidery 🧵🪡 We had the loveliest, coziest Valentine’s class to kick off February 🥰 I’ll be closing out the month with a very similar pattern, but this time personalized! Each student will work with a custom stick & stitch design printed with a letter of your choice. We have a couple spots left - sign up for you and a friend! (🔗 in bio)
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#sewchoice #handembroidery #embroideryclass #chicagoartist #chainstitch
🪡 🧵My next embroidery class is a personalized one!
A few spots remain for 2/27’s Get Comfy w/ Hand Embroidery @indigoandvioletstudio . Every participant will choose a monogram letter to be included in their faux denim pocket pattern. Wear your comfiest pair of jeans, BYOB, and settle into this low-pressure Friday evening class. We’ll cover the basics, along with a few fun decorative stitches. Materials, quality vibes, and good company included 👌🏼
🔗 in profile to attend
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#sewchoice #handembroidery #embroideryworkshop #beginnerembroidery #chainstitch
