Years of watching Star Trek on my laptop led to this screenshot on my desktop. Their expressions against the gleam of their dresses is captivating.
Check out how I transferred this inspiring image to textile! See the ongoing project.
Tag: pop culture
Texture Behind Glass
I’ve never blocked an embroidery piece for finishing. Iron, yes, but even then I can’t get all the kinks out. All the handling and manipulating muslin and linen go through while being stitched adds to the feel and nuance of the completed piece. Is that logical?
Mr Spock, 2016
Mornings of Embroidery and Natural Light
Mornings Are for Coffee and Contemplation, 2017
Hand lettering, embroidery floss, muslin scrap. Inspired by Stranger Things.
Engineers Who Failed
This collection recognizes the mediocrity of forgotten chief engineers in Star Trek: The Next Generation. In the series’ season one, four different chief engineers take on duty shifts and each fail to make an impression, barely helping to save the Enterprise from destruction. All pieces are on linen with DMC embroidery floss. See the full collection.
