Amy Dawson from the Etsy store Cheese Before Bedtime brings us answers about her unique hand-stitched works of art, all the way from New Zealand. Make sure to like her Facebook page!!
What got you so interested in making
embroidery into art?
My stitching began a
few years ago when I was asked to make a large piece of art for my
sisters Birthday present. I was a little un-enthused by painting and
wanted to do something a bit different. I had a light bulb moment (no
doubt at night after a cheesy pizza) and decided to stitch a picture
and wrap it around a canvas. After a lot of hours, needle pricks and
all-nighters I got it done and thoroughly enjoyed the process (she
liked it too!). From there it grew into making some stitching’s of
my own and experimenting with processes as I went. Due to the time it
takes to do each piece I decided to make smaller pieces that were
more affordable and Cheese Before Bedtime was born.
What are your inspirations?
I am inspired by interesting people in
the streets, fashion blogs, kid’s blogs, hipster magazines and
vintage sewing pattern illustrations .Or anything bright, cute and
different!
Do you have a philosophy behind your
work?
I like to create quirky embroideries
that are one of a kind and definitely not like your Nana would make.
I love to use bright colours and unexpected fabric combinations. Most
of all I want people to smile when they look at my work.
How did you come up with your shop
name?
I find that most of
my inspiration comes just before I fall asleep. Sometimes I can lie
awake for hours with images or new ideas running through my mind. I
wanted a shop name that reflected that crazy, inspiring time for me.
I love the myth that eating cheese before bedtime gives you funny
dreams. I also liked the fact that it was a memorable name and could
grow with my shop if I decided to expand into different products.
Some of her favorite music at the moment:
Sola Rosa - Turn around (feat. Iva Lamkum)
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