Lisa Solomon

Lisa Solomon is a california artist who comes from a long line of crafters. She creates imaginative drawings from a bevy of mixed media, including thread, wire, charcoal, watercolor, ink, satin, felt, and the wall, as well as paper and canvas. Her work is inspired by childhood themes, found objects and the differences in masculine and feminine attributes. It's simple and sweet at first glance, but underneath layers of thread and transparent swatches of fabric, the domestic imagery can feel unsettlingly intimate.

Eleanor Bowley

Eleanor Bowley is an illustrator who uses stitching and trimmings on recycled fabrics to create her soft, yet graphic images. Her work is grabbing the attention of the fashion world, as she's been commissioned to accent a line of Urban Renewal clothing with her personal details.





   

Grid Shades

For all you plastic canvas sewing enthusiasts, here's a project that will make you the envy of every hipster and probably Kanye West: grid shades. The dance scene never looked so handmade. If you're too lazy to make them, jack them at Etsy for $7.50.