Elena Corchero

"Graphic Fan Lace" by Elena Corchero.

HINT: Incredible lighting fan!

"This hand-held embroidered and embellished fan stores solar power during the day, ready to be transformed into an ornamental light display for the home at night by incorporating solar cells into the textile's fabric."*

*from the book TEXTILES NOW, by Drusilla Cole.

Donatella Crippa y Poppy Treffry

"It keeps you running" by Donatella Crippa and " I love Tea" by Poppy Treffry.

HINT: Textile illustrations.

"Earl Grey is the subject of this piece from the artist's collection of appliquéd and free-machine embroidered tea and coffee themed items."* The Little badges were inspired by the need to use tiny scraps of fabrics left over from making larger pieces.

*from the book TEXTILES NOW, by Drusilla Cole.

Michael Brennand-Wood

Michael Brennand-Wood in TEXTILES NOW.

HINT: Optical configuration that mix traditions with technology.

"Inspired in traditions of floral imagery, this artist has combined computerized machine embroider, acrylic paint, wood, glass and collage. The woerk is colourful, dramatic, rhythmic and holographic in feeling."*

*from the book TEXTILES NOW, by Drusilla Cole.

Deepa Panchamia

Deepa Panchamia, in TEXTILES NOW.

HINT: Pocket wallpaper.

"Pockets of the palest blue silk organza form the rippling surface of this textile. The artist has intentionally used limited range of subtle colours to create shadows on the surface and enhance the contours of the structure."*

*from the book TEXTILES NOW, by Drusilla Cole.

Kelly woolard

"Constantine" by Kelly Woollard.

HINT: Original and unique textile Photo frame.

"Layered, painted and glued, this innovative multicoloured photo frame is made from reclaimed damask fabric cut into an intricate pattern reminiscent of ornate period furnishings."*

*from the book TEXTILE NOW, by Drusilla Cole.

Helen Suzanne Alexander

"Silver Birch" by Helen Suzanne Alexander

HINT: Wonderful optical illusion by handmade dissolved fabric.

Handmade woollen felt for this piece is mounted on a double layer of two-tone organza. "Successive layers of threads and heat dissolving fabric were applied with needle felting and then burned back beofore the next layer was added. There is no stitching to this piece apart from the few surface embroidered lines to indicate horizontal marks in the brak."*

*from de book TEXTILES NOW, by Drusilla Cole.

Prudence Mapstone

Prudence Mapstone, by TEXTILES NOW.

HINT: "From Midnight to First Light"

"Subtle tones of mauve, blue and peach mix together in this freeform hand crocheted and knitted cape."* Inspired by the changes in light this cape was made of wool, mohair, cotton and lurex.

*from the book TEXTILES NOW, by Drusilla Cole.