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May 09

by bibelotm_wp in Craft, Interview 0 comments tags: Dolls, Embroidery, Handmade, Robyn Weening, Vintage

Robyn Maryke – Interview

Robyn Maryke has always adored dolls, but after ten years working on a wide variety of creative subjects decided to focus exclusively on making her own. She makes charming characters from vintage fabric and felt, and uses appliqué and stitch to add the details that bring them to life. She favours floral motifs and flowing lines, and her dolls often depict iconic women, animals and parenthood. Bibelot caught up with her to talk vintage fabric, inspiration, and the simple joys of life. 1. What is it about dolls that interests you? So many things! Mostly that they reflect who we are. Dolls have been around forever; archaeological evidence points to dolls as being the oldest known toy. In other words, we humans have always gotten a kick out of creating these mini versions of ourselves. Whether they are made as toys or high art, dolls say something about our culture and what is meaningful to us. Everything from the shape of a doll, to its clothes and face or lack thereof, tells us something about its maker. 2. How do you create your dolls? I like simple silhouettes that I embellish with my favourite things: embroidery, needle-felting, and […]

Apr 22

by bibelotm_wp in Fashion, Guests 0 comments tags: Pip Jolly, Vintage

Pip Jolley – A Dedicated Unfollower of Fashion

‘You have to accommodate your pasts within your persona… it helps you reflect on WHAT you are now’ – Bowie. Clothes are a great way to express your personality. Whether you wear head to toe black, or if you throw on all the colours under the sun (the latter tending to be my port of call when getting dressed these days!) You could say I’m somewhat of an extrovert and I most certainly like to make an effort with what I wear, but for some reason I have never been able to stick to any one particular style for a long period of time. About 3 years ago I found myself stuck in a rut; I was really into ‘vintage’ – and don’t get me wrong I still am – but I just wasn’t having fun getting dressed in the morning. At the time I was working in a vintage reproduction clothing shop full time, and I had to wear the brand’s clothing and look a certain way everyday. I felt my creativity was being stunted, and as I’m not really a fan of wearing an outfit more than a handful of times, my bank balance was suffering […]

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 […]

Robyn Maryke – Interview

Pip Jolley – A Dedicated Unfollower of Fashion

Cinder and Honey – Interview

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