#28 - Snart Theme for June with Becky

June’s Snart theme is Embroidery and I couldn’t be more excited! I forgot to mention in the episode that I used to teach beginner embroidery classes in Austin. Seems like a big thing to leave out considering I even taught a class at one of the branches of the Austin Public Library, but I’m very grateful for photographic evidence of me teaching lol.

Be sure to scroll down for all the links you could possibly want!

Artists

1. Mollie Johanson - Super cute patterns for all abilities

   1. Blog: https://wildolive.blogspot.com/

   2. Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/wildolive

   3. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molliejohanson/?hl=en

2. Rachel of Poppy & Fern - Beautiful florals and jewelry

   1. Shop: https://www.poppyandfern.com/

   2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppyandfern/?hl=en

3. The Wondermakers Collective - A collaborative embroidery project between friends that involves a lot of sequins

   1. Website: https://thewondermakerscollective.com/

4. Yumiko Higuchi - Gorgeous patterns and lots of books linked in the book section

   1. Website: https://yumikohiguchi.com/art

   2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yumikohiguchi/?hl=en

5. Jenny Hart - Fine artist, teacher and pioneer. Truly an inspiration.

   1. Website: https://sublimestitching.com/pages/jenny_hart

   2. Tutorials: https://sublimestitching.com/pages/tutorials

6. Sashiko Lab - A small sashiko atelier in Kyoto

   1. Website: https://sashikolab.com/

   2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sashiko.lab/?hl=en

Books

1. Embroidery in Everyday Life by Yumiko Higuchi

   1. https://bookshop.org/a/112122/9781797221601

2. Embroidered Botanicals by Yumiko Higuchi

   1. https://bookshop.org/a/112122/9781947322080

3. The Art of Embroidery Design: A Workshop for Developing Your Own Original Stitching by Christi Johnson

   1. https://bookshop.org/a/112122/9781635867664

4. Paint with Thread by Emillie Ferris

   1. https://bookshop.org/a/112122/9781446308486

   2. https://www.instagram.com/emillieferris/?hl=en

5. Embroidery Stitch Bible by Betty Barnden

   1. https://bookshop.org/a/112122/9784756242877

6. Simply Sashiko - Nihon Vogue

   1. https://bookshop.org/a/112122/9784805316245

Activities

1. Visit a Museum or checkout online exhibitions:

   1. Detroit Institute of Art - Painted with Silk: The Art of Early American Embroidery - https://dia.org/about/media-room/news/detroit-institute-arts-presents-painted-silk-art-early-american-embroidery

   2. Embroiders’ Guild of America has upcoming shows: https://www.moma.org/calendar/exhibitions/1153?](https://egausa.org/6-needlework-exhibits-sensational-embroidery/)

   3. The Met: https://www.moma.org/calendar/exhibitions/1226?](https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search?q=embroidery&material=Embroidery&showOnly=onDisplay)

2. Stitch-a-long with friends!

   1. https://www.stitchnbitch.co/

3. Mending party! Get together with Sashiko templates or just regular patches to mend clothes in a decorative way.

Projects

1. Visible mending

   1. https://egausa.org/visible-mending-introduction/

   2. https://www.instagram.com/visiblemend/?hl=en

   3. https://www.instagram.com/lived_in_clothes/?hl=en

2. Stitch sampler

1. 1. https://www.bethcolletti.com/blog/printed-sampler

2. Letters or names in a hoop

   1. https://www.needlenthread.com/2009/10/hand-embroidery-lettering-and-text.html

3. Make decorative patches

   1. Using felt: https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Hand-Embroidered-Medal-Patches/

   2. Using fabric: https://crewelghoul.com/blog/how-to-make-a-hand-embroidered-patch/

4. Embroidery Journal

littleartadventures

A post shared by @littleartadventures

1. 1. https://stircrazycrafter.com/embroidery-journal-creation/

2. Embroidered Quilt Blocks

   1. From vintage finds: https://blog.thermoweb.com/vintage-quilt-blocks-using-modern-products-to-give-new-life-to-old-fabrics/

   2. Original work on hexies: http://www.minkikim.com/hexie-quilt/

3. Quotes as decor

   1. Great stitches for lettering: https://nelandjocrafts.com/best-embroidery-stitches-for-script-lettering/

maosalinha

A post shared by @maosalinha

1. Embroider Tea Towels

   1. https://www.twelveonmain.com/easy-diy-embroidered-tea-towels/

   2. https://www.gigisthimble.com/2024/04/tea-towels.html

2. Embroider a kid’s drawing

   1. https://www.pamashdesigns.com/blog/2016/4/20/how-to-turn-a-childs-drawing-into-an-embroidered-keepsake

   2. https://swoodsonsays.com/how-to-turn-kids-artwork-into-an-embroidered-ornament/

3. Embroider on canvas

   1. https://www.5littlemonsters.com/2021/01/embroidered-canvas-paintings.html?m=1

   2. https://craftychica.com/2023/02/how-to-embroider-on-a-canvas/

Links

• Newsletter: https://beckyhelms.substack.com/s/newsletter

• Previous Snart Episodes:

  https://beckyhelms.substack.com/p/24-snart-theme-for-may-with-becky

  https://beckyhelms.substack.com/p/10-becky-snart-snackart-afterschool

  https://beckyhelms.substack.com/p/12-snart-theme-for-february-with

  https://beckyhelms.substack.com/p/16-snart-theme-for-march-with-becky

  https://beckyhelms.substack.com/p/20-snart-theme-for-april-with-becky

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