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Mixed Media Exploration and Influences
by April Sproule
Play days in my studio are finally becoming a reality for me now. To have a day completely cleared of all obligations is a pretty great feeling.
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Mixed Media Collage: Blue Sky Wren
by April Sproule
Check out this example of how I use my original bird illustrations to create mixed media art.
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Upcycled Clothing: Something From Nothing
by April Sproule
I upcycled a pile of old t-shirts and made this hand painted and stitched tunic.
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Tidying Up, Loose Threads
by April Sproule
Save time and space with these tips.
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Drawing Birds, a Mixed Media Approach
by April Sproule
For ages I have been talking about developing a new collection of bird designs to be used for mixed media textile arts. The hardest part of ...
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Queen Bee, Mixed Media Textile Art Inspiration
by April Sproule
In rummaging through my stash looking for something to spark my interest, I discovered a piece of hand dyed linen with the Bees and the Basketw...
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A Bee Story
by April Sproule
I have very fond memories of bees from a pretty early age, so it is not too surprising that they would eventually begin flitting into my art wor...
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4. How to Do 5 Basic Hand Embroidery Stitches
by April Sproule
Here are two little videos with great tips and five basic hand embroidery stitches.
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The Studio at Sproule Studios
by April Sproule
Our studio is a working design studio where we develop our new collection of products for painting and stitching on fabric. We also offer a s...
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1. What You Need for Hand Embroidery
by April Sproule
You don't really need a lot of "stuff' to get started in hand embroidery.
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2. How to Mark Your Hand Embroidery Projects
by April Sproule
How do you mark hand embroidery projects? The easy way!
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3. How to Hand Embroider Without a Hoop
by April Sproule
Learn hand embroidery without a hoop! You will be so glad you did.
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