XMAS 2025
Wrapping 2025 with a focus on soft wool felt felt like the natural choice. Alongside the joy, crafting the shepherds also brought a sense of solace.Furthermore, each King received a bit more consideration—and some additional stitching, whether inside or out. Caspar’s cloak was adorned with incense plumes. Next year, Melchior’s gift of gold will be reflected in his robe— most probably in black...
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TECHNICS ︎hand-governed machine-stitching + hand embroidery + needle felting YARN ︎Royal R120/D2 C200 + DMC 310 + merino wool, cotton, linen FABRICS ︎discarded left-over scraps
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XMAS 2024
TECHNICS ︎hand-governed machine-stitching + hand embroidery + needle felting YARN ︎Royal R120/D2 C200 + DMC 310 + wool, cotton, linen FABRICS ︎discarded left-over scraps
Compared to black samples, white textile examples offer a deeper understanding of the techniques used, which is why all my educational samples are made with white fabrics. Last year, I gathered a selection of white left-over scraps as part of my long-standing idea of creating a Christmas group. However, I realized that while I was crafting decent figures, they lacked the identity I envisioned for my version of the Christmas story. So, I returned to darkness and collage, focusing on what truly matters. This year I hope to add some shepherds.
Compared to black samples, white textile examples offer a deeper understanding of the techniques used, which is why all my educational samples are made with white fabrics. Last year, I gathered a selection of white left-over scraps as part of my long-standing idea of creating a Christmas group. However, I realized that while I was crafting decent figures, they lacked the identity I envisioned for my version of the Christmas story. So, I returned to darkness and collage, focusing on what truly matters. This year I hope to add some shepherds.
