Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Sea Inspired

Escape to the seas with these enchanting embroideries by Oh My Cavalier! I love to see an artist merge traditional textile techniques with a modern sense of style. The results are beautiful and tend to have such a rich quality. These embroideries also tell a story and evoke a sense of adventure with pirates and mysterious sea lore. Ever since I saw these pieces I can't get them out of my imagination...which is a good thing!

After checking out Oh My Cavalier! be sure to also visit Julianna's inspiring Etsy shop and blog.

43 comments:

  1. JuliaMarch 3, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    I had no idea she did embroidery! These are incredible. Look at the depth of perspective in that top one? WOW!

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  2. piccioloMarch 3, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    these are lovely, hey make you want to touch them
    : )

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  3. AmandaMarch 3, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    Hello, nice whales.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 3, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    Mmmm - just what I need for my "beach house"

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  5. LEAHMarch 3, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    wow, i love this, pirate ships and giant squid... menacing yet delicate!

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  6. AnonymousMarch 3, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    Wow! These are remarkable! What a talent! The giant squid is my favourite - very "20,000 leagues under the sea"!

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  7. DionneMarch 3, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    Oh how lovely! These are gorgeous!!!

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  8. Wondering HelenMarch 3, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    The details are faboo! Thanks for posting this -- I hadn't seen it before.

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  9. Couture CarrieMarch 3, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    So lovely! Perfect for my (imaginary) beach house!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  10. drollgirlMarch 3, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    oh these are adorable!!!! my mom used to do tons of embroidery. i must show these to her!!!!

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  11. Rachel FollettMarch 3, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    These are precious! I love the whale one!

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  12. Chubby ChiequeMarch 3, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    Hello dear Lady!

    TY for dropping by. I never forget you, though. Was browsing your blog pages to pages and some of your post makes me smile.

    Love all the clothes in the second to the recent post. SO, gorgeous spring clothes spec the yellow pants. I love buggy pants, I can die for.

    Hope your in the best of everything and take care.

    C u around...

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  13. Ann MarieMarch 3, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    Very fun. The last one is my fave.

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  14. pink cupcake vintageMarch 3, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    mmmm embroidery!

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  15. Tina { Luphia Loves... }March 3, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    how sweet are these? so cute!

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  16. AnonymousMarch 3, 2009 at 5:27 PM

    These totally make me long for a needle and thread--I'm always so amazed at how many talented people there are out there!

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  17. UnknownMarch 3, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    i LOVE these. so perfect for my bedroom/ lady cave!!!

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  18. katy elliottMarch 3, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    so pretty and nautical. I'm a sucker for anything with fish.

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  19. evenclevelandMarch 3, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    I love these. Those whales!

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  20. erin@designcrisisMarch 3, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    Loving the bottom piece!

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  21. Sara ChristineMarch 3, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    MUST. LEARN. EMBROIDERY. So many crafts, so little time!

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  22. JanMarch 3, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    I have always loved this craft. She is very talented.

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  23. Claire,March 3, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    They are so lovely. Love the sea theme especially.

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  24. UnknownMarch 3, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    I love that last one, just awesome :D

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  25. yasmineMarch 3, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    ah super awesome!!! the last one is <3

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  26. UnknownMarch 3, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    i'm definitely wanting to feel these! love the last one especially.

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  27. AnonymousMarch 3, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    These are very fun, a fresh spin on a vintage craft. And I have to say I love her shop name -- for some reason just seeing "Oh My Cavalier!" makes me smile.

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  28. RachelMarch 3, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    I love the whales!

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  29. AnonymousMarch 4, 2009 at 12:31 AM

    WOW! These are incredible. I don't believe I have ever seen such marine life captured through embroidery. You are totally right about the story and movement each piece captures.

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  30. JosephineMarch 4, 2009 at 2:00 AM

    the embroidery really captures the movement of sea creatures so beautifully (not that i'm an expert on sea life).

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  31. Valerie Rojas BravermanMarch 4, 2009 at 2:13 AM

    oh how i love embroideries! i used to try to do them when i was little, but ran out of patience half the time. anyhow, that last one is so detailed, it's amazing! really shows off the beauty and life of the sea.

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  32. Ms UnreliableMarch 4, 2009 at 3:22 AM

    Teehee giant squid. So very cool!

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  33. JoyceMarch 4, 2009 at 4:05 AM

    These are beautiful and so detail!!

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  34. NihalMarch 4, 2009 at 4:07 AM

    Ohh yes, so true, they are enchanting embroideries. I too love but when making I can't. Let me share your post with my mom, as she's living with embroiders and will be pleased to see this and Julianna's works.
    Big big thanks carissima Di for bringing this post. Hope spring there in NC and warms up you:)

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  35. simplesongMarch 4, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    Ooooh, these are great. Lots of great detail + love the colors.

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  36. AnonymousMarch 4, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    exquisite! I love modern takes on embroidery.

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  37. AnonymousMarch 4, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Such astonishing detail in those pieces - especially the squid one!

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  38. UnknownMarch 4, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    I love it!!! I did a set of pillow cases for my friend last year,with diagrams of parasites to one side. (she is an entomologist) I wish I had time to do more!

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  39. AMM blogMarch 4, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    Oh that octopus & ship are so cool!

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  40. LeciawpMarch 4, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    These are really lovely. I live next to the ocean and love everything sea themed :)

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  41. Brittany | the Home GroundMarch 4, 2009 at 6:20 PM

    Wow, these are awesome! I love the whale. Really, I just love whales.

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  42. Hello LindelloMarch 4, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    yippee! I'm so excited about these, their amazing. I love the whale also--

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  43. limonanaMarch 4, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    i love all things to do with the sea, the one of the octopus is my favorite!

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