Author Archives: Art for Housewives
Leonardo Da Vilchis, pintor de exvotos
>> Hace unos años estuvimos en México presentando la exposición Me gustas mucho tú y de paso por el DF tuvimos la suerte de conocer a Giovanni Tronconi, artista y editor experto en la cultural visual mexicana (no por casualidad es…
Mandy Pattullo at the Festival of Quilts
Originally posted on Annjrippin's Blog:
I posted earlier in the week about the Festival of Quilts at the NEC. I had walked all the way round several times, I thought, but almost at the end of my visit I…
Thread and Thrift and Mandy Pattullo
Mandy Pattullo is a British textile artist who’s work is delightfully yummy! Her blog, Thread and Thrift, features her art. Above are examples of her sample books. A few years ago she bagan cutting up domestic hand embroidery and sewed them … Continue reading
Best of Doily Fashion Remakes
Originally posted on DIY Fashion Sense:
The doily is possibly one of the oldest forms of crochet. Crochet became popular in Europe in the 19th century, and white, crocheted lace doilies were a must-have accessory for any household. Doilies gained popularity…
thrift store doily curtains
More recycled doilies:



