NEEDLEWORK - Outside The Lines
An exclusive KOEL Q&A with Pola Laamanen
Finnish embroidery artist Pola Laamanen is one of those unexpected success stories - turning hobby into a successful enterprise. While most of us are happy stitching away as a relaxing Sunday pastime, Pola took her needle and thread, added a little science, a dash of madness, and turned embroidery into an experimental art lab.
NEEDLEWORK - Carry Color
The Colorful World of Wol met Verve
Step into the vibrant world of Sylvia Roozeboom, the creative force behind Wol met Verve. As a hand-dyer and textile artist, Sylvia transforms fibers into bold, colorful masterpieces from her studio in the Netherlands. Her passion for rich hues led her to Bargello stitching, a striking embroidery technique that she has creatively adapted into unique handbag designs.