Embroidered Computer

Irene Posch and Ebru Kurbak have created an embroidered computer! It uses gold embroidery thread and other traditional crafting materials to create a circuit that performs calculations. And it’s pretty! I would not have guessed it was anything but decorative.

You can read more at the embroidered computer.

 

Map of Pakistan Embroidery

There’s a lot more to textiles than sewing costumes. If you do sew, some people may assume you dabble in or are proficient in any type of textile art: beading, embroidery, weaving, crochet, etc. Each of those things is it’s own unique and specific art and only some people are masters.

Here’s a beautiful map of Pakistan done in each area’s most famous technique:

Pakistan embroidery map from Generation

 

Have you heard of Urban Threads?

Urban Threads creates and offers embroidery patterns that are modern, funky and well designed. They also show off all sorts of interesting ways to apply them on their site and blog, Stitchpunk. I heard about them quite a while back and can’t believe I haven’t shared this very cool site. They make me wish I had an embroidery machine, though I’m not sure I need another facet to my hobby list. Check out their look book here!