Comments on: Ali Ferguson: Embroidering emotional connections https://www.textileartist.org/ali-ferguson-embroidering-emotional-connections/ Make beautiful art with fabric & thread Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:48:55 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 By: Elma Harder https://www.textileartist.org/ali-ferguson-embroidering-emotional-connections/#comment-2500 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 20:56:30 +0000 https://stitchclub.local/ali-ferguson-embroidering-emotional-connections/#comment-2500 I first encountered Ali through stitch club and was truly inspired by how she works and how she never tires of it. I try to use some of her techniques in my work. The stores her pieces tell are truly engaging.

]]> By: Ali Ferguson https://www.textileartist.org/ali-ferguson-embroidering-emotional-connections/#comment-1968 Fri, 27 Aug 2021 18:46:49 +0000 https://stitchclub.local/ali-ferguson-embroidering-emotional-connections/#comment-1968 In reply to Raquel Figueroa Mendoza.

Oh I love your idea of using jute to tell a story Raquel and the idea of stories being woven. Perhaps bags could also be used in some way . For me these three things would be the starting point of an exploration. I wonder where you will end up – how exciting!!

]]> By: Ali Ferguson https://www.textileartist.org/ali-ferguson-embroidering-emotional-connections/#comment-1966 Fri, 27 Aug 2021 06:16:43 +0000 https://stitchclub.local/ali-ferguson-embroidering-emotional-connections/#comment-1966 In reply to Jennifer Williams.

So glad you feel inspired Jennifer and thank you so much for your lovely comment. Ali

]]> By: Ali Ferguson https://www.textileartist.org/ali-ferguson-embroidering-emotional-connections/#comment-1965 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:40:20 +0000 https://stitchclub.local/ali-ferguson-embroidering-emotional-connections/#comment-1965 Definitely too beautiful to hide in the closet! I man quite envious – I have been on the lookout for an apron for a few years now that reminds me of my ‘granny’s peeny’ so that I can create a family story. I’d love to hang it on a hook on the back of the kitchen door. Do it!!

]]> By: Jennifer Williams https://www.textileartist.org/ali-ferguson-embroidering-emotional-connections/#comment-1963 Wed, 25 Aug 2021 20:06:49 +0000 https://stitchclub.local/ali-ferguson-embroidering-emotional-connections/#comment-1963 What a great inspiration for older bits and pieces of family members. So clever and such a sense of time with love and fragility. Thanks for the feature.

]]> By: Kate Taluga https://www.textileartist.org/ali-ferguson-embroidering-emotional-connections/#comment-1962 Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:37:25 +0000 https://stitchclub.local/ali-ferguson-embroidering-emotional-connections/#comment-1962 What a wonderful piece illustrating your process of work. I have had an apron in my closet that I love but have never worn. I can see it now being processed into art with the purpose of telling the stories of the women who wore it. Thank you. It is just too beautiful to hide in a closet.

]]> By: Ali Ferguson https://www.textileartist.org/ali-ferguson-embroidering-emotional-connections/#comment-1960 Tue, 24 Aug 2021 11:55:06 +0000 https://stitchclub.local/ali-ferguson-embroidering-emotional-connections/#comment-1960 In reply to Wendy Sanderson.

I’m so glad that you are inspired Wendy – it is such a beautiful combination isn’t it? I’ll look forward to ‘meeting’ you in Stitch Club – I’m sure you’ll love the workshop.
Ali

]]> By: Ali Ferguson https://www.textileartist.org/ali-ferguson-embroidering-emotional-connections/#comment-1959 Tue, 24 Aug 2021 11:53:00 +0000 https://stitchclub.local/ali-ferguson-embroidering-emotional-connections/#comment-1959 In reply to Olga van Dijke.

Time to start playing around with the idea Olga. I LOVE the idea of using your personal faxes – a real statement of the time as well as the things that were going on for you both. How exciting – do it!!
Ali

]]> By: Ali Ferguson https://www.textileartist.org/ali-ferguson-embroidering-emotional-connections/#comment-1958 Tue, 24 Aug 2021 11:49:54 +0000 https://stitchclub.local/ali-ferguson-embroidering-emotional-connections/#comment-1958 In reply to Barb Goldstraw.

Oh Barb how lovely to hear from you and so glad you enjoyed the article. Yes you absolutely must finish the work you started in the workshop but how interesting it will be to see how your thoughts have changed or developed over the last couple of years especially considering all that has been going.
I love the articles on textile artist.org such a hugely valuable to all us stitchers.
Ali

]]> By: Ali Ferguson https://www.textileartist.org/ali-ferguson-embroidering-emotional-connections/#comment-1957 Tue, 24 Aug 2021 11:46:36 +0000 https://stitchclub.local/ali-ferguson-embroidering-emotional-connections/#comment-1957 In reply to Susie.

Thank you so much for your kind comment. I just love everything about items of clothing – construction, the shapes of pieces, the history, what they say about us – there’s just so many avenues to explore! The forensic starting point really does lead you into a great line of thought too doesn’t it – hope it inspires your own thinking and stitching. Ali

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