Another textile post. I know, I know. But I am finding a lot of joy in thinking about the ways in textiles intersect with history. I'm working on a project that has me re-purposing old fabrics. This has included working with everything from old shirts to off cuts from sewing projects to found fabric household … Continue reading Finding Memories in Textiles
Stitching History: Using Embroidery to Examine the Past
New year, new post about embroidery. My latest piece, "Stitching History: Using Embroidery to Examine the Past" can be found over at ActiveHistory.ca. This post looks at embroidery samplers as a way to explore personal and social historical narratives. Photo by Esther Ní Dhonnacha on Unsplash
Embroidery as Record and Resistance
My latest piece, Embroidery as Record and Resistance, can be found over at Contingent Magazine. A huge thank you to the Contingent Magazine team for their work, dedication, and innovation in creating a space for history online. My post looks at embroidery, feminist resistance, and protest. Photo - two embroidery hoops by me.
Material Voices at the Textile Museum of Canada
The second museum I decided to visit while in Toronto was the Textile Museum of Canada (TMC). If you've been following this blog for awhile you know I get really exited about seeing textile arts in mainstream museum spaces - so visiting the TMC seemed like a logical way to build on that love. The … Continue reading Material Voices at the Textile Museum of Canada
Baltimore Museum of Art
During my last day in Baltimore I took the Charm City Circulator to the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA). The effort of looking up a free bus service and dragging myself outside on a raining day was definitely worth it. The BMA is free and is well known for its contemporary art collection. It was … Continue reading Baltimore Museum of Art
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