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NEEDLEWORK - Beauty in Bloom
I’m sharing my love for Sakura and my dream of visiting Japan one day, inspired by RICO Design’s beautiful Sakura embroidery kit. Styled in soft Scandinavian settings, the finished piece brings a whisper of spring indoors and may tempt even big-yarn crafters like me to pick up an embroidery needle.
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 - Stitching Stardom
Stitching Stardom with Minia Banet at Variopinto
In the historic heart of Santiago de Compostela, Spanish artist Minia Banet of Studio Variopinto is weaving stories with needle and thread. Once a photographer, Minia found her true calling in embroidery — a practice that blends nostalgia, cinematic inspiration, and a deep connection to Galician craft traditions.
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.