Textile Artists

In your journey to becoming a textile artist, the most important thing you can learn is to trust your artistic instinct. Have belief in the inherent quality of your work, and celebrate where you are now. Recognising where you fit in the Four Stages of Textile Art Mastery can help you on your way. When

Contemporary textile artists often seek to challenge traditional values and conventions, and that can make their work unique, aesthetically stimulating and

Gordano Textile Artists, from the Bristol area of the UK, is a group of 13 who have been meeting and...

A close up of Tessa Perlow's embroidered faces. Photo 7 of 10 in 10 Mind-Blowing Textile Artists You Should Follow on Instagram Right Now. Browse inspirational photos of modern homes. From midcentury modern to prefab housing and renovations, these stylish spaces suit every taste.

Many textile artists actively celebrate the history of damaged and abandoned materials by re-using them inventively, creating beauty from discarded debris and

"I use recycled and reclaimed materials as a response to the throwaway culture of consumerism." Read more about Kirsty's work here and visit her web site here.

If like us you can't get enough of inspiring work by innovative crafters, then take a look at the Machine Embroidery artists you simply HAVE to follow.

I finished it yesterday- close up of 'grasses by the canal' 11cm x 31cm. Paint and dye on calico. Hand stitched. 3 layers of fabric. Whole thing- but long and thin so difficult for photos. I tried to capture the bright light of summer and dappled shadows - something to work on ( next time, next time) I am pleased with it but always there is knowledge that it could be better and that is the drive that keeps me working! Hot summer days here- no rain for the garden. Meals eaten outside on the…