March 2023 – Antique Rug Studio

As described on their website, Tiny Pricks started as a public art project created and curated by Diana Weymar. Contributors from around the world began stitching Donald Trump’s words into textiles, creating the material record of his presidency and of the movement against it. Tiny Pricks Project holds a creative space in a tumultuous political climate. The collection counterbalances the impermanence of Twitter and other social media, and Trump’s statements as president through the use of textiles that embody warmth, craft, permanence, civility, and a shared history. The daintiness and integrity of each piece stand in stark contrast to his presidency.

Over time the movement has evolved into an array of political quotes, messages, statements, and opinions, as well as messages of peace, love, and inspiration. The creative process of stitching statements of importance that make us feel something, whatever that may be, continues to expand and grow in fascinating ways.

See more work by this collective of artists on the Tiny Pricks Project instagram page.

We are just loving Breeyn’s unique work. Using a method of embroidery called tambour she builds embellishments onto mesh that jumps off the “hoop” at you.

Tambour embroidery is a traditional technique that utilizes a specialist tool called the tambour hook. This tool is used to quickly create a basic chain stitch and can be very versatile when applying different embellishments, such as beads, sequins, feathers, etc.

With this technique Breeyn builds up three dimensional imagery that is often dark, definitely whimsical, and connects with story, myth, and symbolism.