Friday 24 April 2015

Hoop art, vintage style…

We have been putting together a series of artworks inspired by a vintage theme, including vintage typewriters, sewing machines and teapots!

We decided to go for gorgeous simplicity: an intricate and beautiful black stitched illustration, sewn on lovely linen, with delicate floral printed linens to add texture and soft colour. We are really pleased with how this collection is turning out, the designs are tactile and nostalgic and they look wonderful on the wall in our studio.

Before each design is sewn it is drawn out, and then the illustration is followed by hand on the sewing machine. We love how every single piece is unique; every Hoop is individual and it’s so wonderful to see each one slowly come to life.


If you would like to see the complete collection as it is made follow our instagram account, @i_stitch_it (you can find the links on our website).





Thursday 9 April 2015

Old Wood, New Life - A beautiful cabinet transformation!


This lovely cabinet was a boot-sale find, the top was a little scratched and stained but we couldn't resist! We sanded the top down, which exposed absolutely gorgeous wood -we then waxed it for protection! The rest we painted in olive green chalk paint, which was then lightly sanded back in places. It looks quite grey in the picture, but it is more of a dark olive colour!
This piece would make a perfect side table, or you could put the television on top, maybe?