Like millions of other sports fans my husband, Ian and I watched as much of the Olympic Games as we could.  One night while watching swimming competition, Ian observed that “fabric is faster than skin”, referring to the high-tech swimwear that the athletes wore. As I always look for textiles in every situation, I considered…

Like millions of other sports fans my husband, Ian and I watched as much of the Olympic Games as we could.  One night while watching swimming competition, Ian observed that “fabric is faster than skin”, referring to the high-tech swimwear that the athletes wore. As I always look for textiles in every situation, I considered…

Like millions of other sports fans my husband, Ian and I watched as much of the Olympic Games as we could.  One night while watching swimming competition, Ian observed that “fabric is faster than skin”, referring to the high-tech swimwear that the athletes wore. As I always look for textiles in every situation, I considered…

Every year Santa Fe hosts the Traditional Spanish Market sponsored by the Spanish Colonial Arts Society.  This year was the 61st Annual Market. This juried fair features traditional Spanish crafts by fabulous artisans.  One of the craft categories is Colcha Embroidery. Colcha, in Spanish, means a bed covering and in the context of embroidery is…

Every year Santa Fe hosts the Traditional Spanish Market sponsored by the Spanish Colonial Arts Society.  This year was the 61st Annual Market. This juried fair features traditional Spanish crafts by fabulous artisans.  One of the craft categories is Colcha Embroidery. Colcha, in Spanish, means a bed covering and in the context of embroidery is…

The late Victorian and early Edwardian period of fashion heralded an unprecedented passion for all things lacey, embroidered and beribboned.  It was not only the upper class that could enjoy luxuries, but the emerging middle class demanded such embellishments for both their clothing and for their home. Huge hats decorated with French ribbon flowers and…