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Mar 21
by bibelotm_wp in Craft, Interview 0 comments tags: Cinder and Honey, Design, Embroidery, Embroidery hoops, Floral, Flowers, Vintage

Cinder and Honey – Interview

Vancouver based husband and wife team Caitlin and Michael Benson set up their floral hand embroidery decor business, Cinder and Honey, in 2013. They’ve been jumping through (embroidery) hoops ever since, and everything is coming up roses. Vintage and nature inspired, Caitlin captures the essence and beauty of each flower and offers them eternal life through her whimsical embroidery. We couldn’t wait to find out more…     1. What initially captured your imagination about embroidery? The diversity. Embroidery truly is an art form – there are so many ways it can be interpreted. Before I started embroidery I was an avid knitter/crocheter, I always followed patterns but lacked the skills to create a pattern of my own, so for me it lacked creativity. I started embroidering so I could create a design on my own from start to finish, and create a piece of art that is truly unique. No two pieces are ever the same.   2. How would you describe your work to someone who hasn’t seen it before? Very floral/botanical! I’m inspired by nature first and foremost. Secondly, I’m inspired by anything vintage and I try to bring a hint of that into all my work.     3. Where did […]
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