Parrots and Chrysanthemums

This is what I have been working on recently, improving my machine embroidery technique and also using vintage fabrics.

©Kate Gwilliam 2016

©Kate Gwilliam 2016

©Kate Gwilliam 2016

 

©Kate Gwilliam 2016

©Kate Gwilliam 2016

Studio Progress

I have been very busy recently so haven't had five minutes to spare! However, I have been working on improving my technique and skill in certain areas of my embroidery practice, so here is a little glimpse into what I have been up to!

You're Such A Gem...

I have been playing around with fun, whimsical ideas for a while like my safari embroideries and my swans, but I wanted to steer clear of animals. This is what I came up with!

© Kate Gwilliam 2016

© Kate Gwilliam 2016

© Kate Gwilliam 2016

© Kate Gwilliam 2016

Swanning around...

A little update on pieces that I have been working on.
I seem to be fascinated by a bird every season and this time I have been looking at Swans. I love the fact that you can make embroideries of the same animal completely different using lots of techniques or keeping it incredibly simple.

©Kate Gwilliam 2016

©Kate Gwilliam 2016

Shapes and Shadows

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©Kate Gwilliam 2016

©Kate Gwilliam 2016

Floral Shadow

I have been playing with graphic floral shapes and light and shade. It's been really fun to balance colour, texture and shape to create fun, floral designs.

©Kate Gwilliam 2016 

©Kate Gwilliam 2016

Watch It!

The wonder of embroidery! From Refinery 29

Screaming for Ice Cream!

Over the Christmas break I have been continuing to create samples for Spring 2017 - I know it seems a long way off! I have been having a lot of fun with ice cream motifs this season!
I hope you like them!

©Kate Gwilliam 2016

©Kate Gwilliam 2016

©Kate Gwilliam 2016 

©Kate Gwilliam 2016

Sailing on the High Seas

I have been stitching away with a somewhat nautical intent this week. Spring has sprung in the world of textiles and boats and buoys have been making my world swim!

Here is a little peek at my inspiration (thank goodness for Pinterest!)

AHOY! by Lorena G.

By Lucy Davey

By Rita Jardon

And my little ideas... so many more to come!

©Kate Gwilliam 2015

©Kate Gwilliam 2015

Some Things for Summer

Even though the shows are telling us what to wear for AW15/16 and we haven't even got to Spring 15,  with the rain and wind.  I have been sitting inside designing for Spring Summer 16! Phew, at least it is making me a little bit more optimistic about spring finally making its appearance!

Here is a sneaky peak at what I have been up to for my agency See+QUIN

Seduced by Succulents

©Kate Gwilliam 2014

Cellular- Science and Embroidery

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Flashes of Floral

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Scattered

Matthew Williamson XV it's finally here!

One of the special projects I was lucky to be involved in during my internship at MW was the 15 year celebration with Swarovski. Re working Matthew's iconic dresses (available on net-a-porter.com) into super sparkly Swarovski dreams!
Here is the accompanying video... Enjoy!

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