Tutorial: Pom Pom

one bhldn paper pom-pom tutorial, via Poppytalk, two amazing ideas for using pom-poms by honestly wtf, three more amazing ideas for using pom-poms by honestly wtf, four tulle/net pom pom tutorial from Martha Stewart, five even more amazing ideas for using pom-poms by honestly wtf, six yarn pom pom tutorial by Bella Dia, seven fabric pom pom garland tutorial by modern motive

This week's I'm loving pom poms - I found so many tutorials I couldn't stop at just one I've  found seven different tutorials and/or ideas for things you could create with pom poms. Pom pom's are great you can make them out of paper, fabric and yarn - and possibly even more. There's so much out there on pom pom's and what you can do with them I'm sure you can find some other awesome stuff out there too, enjoy!

Tutorial: for Photoshop and Illustrator!

We have started to upload the video tutorials you've been using in class to YouTube so you can access them outside of lessons and from home! 

Inspiration/Tutorial: Sarah Terry

image source, 'Home Invasion' hand embroidery on reclaimed linen 

Textile Artist Sarah Terry who works predominantly using hand embroidery. Her current work explores the concept of 'disturbing domesticity' using place mats and doilies and stitching bugs, insects and spiders onto them. She describes the insects as 'a metaphor for the malaise that can lie beneath the facade of a seemingly happy home'. 

She's made an amazing tutorial to make your own insect embroidery! You can download the worksheets and templates here. 

Tutorial: V&A Patchwork Maker

How amazing is this patchwork pattern maker at the V&A? You can get a patchwork pattern from any of your photographs instantly! Brilliant if you're thinking about quilting or patchwork for a final outcome or if you just want to have a few different experiments in your sketchbook from your primary source photos.

Tutorial: Stitch Your Own Lamp

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Lamp Gustaf has launched the ultimate DIY project - stitch your own lamp! The site enables you to download existing patterns as well as uploading your own images to create your own designs! You can read more about the lamp here, and if you can't afford to buy a lamp perhaps you could make your own?