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Susan Stockwell + Studio Caparrelli {london}

See this photo (first image)? I had to share it because I really like the idea of creating a paper quilt. I started making fabric quilts in 1999, but never did I consider creating one out of paper. This image sent my idea gears spinning… (click on any of these images for a larger view.)


The talented artist behind these creations is Susan Stockwell of London (read her bio here). Susan works primarily with paper, from coffee filters to tea bags, and my favorite, maps. Her work is something to marvel, especially when you see how she’s created life size gowns from paper – like this Victoria dress formed by maps of the British Isles.



You can arrange to see her works at Studio Caparrelli in London. Have you ever visited this studio before? Thoughts? It looks like a great way to spend a day in London, to me…

Studio Caparrelli
69 Harrington Gardens
Suite 3, London SW7 4JZ
Tel +44 (0)20 73703850
Studio website

(images from susan stockwell)


12 Responses to “Susan Stockwell + Studio Caparrelli {london}”

  1. 1 julie commented:


    Ive seen her work before (unfortunately not live) but it looks AMAZING!!!

  2. 2 Amy commented:


    uh oh…i see a paper quilt in my future. great find!

  3. 3 ULLA commented:


    Fabulous Find! Love that dress too!!!

  4. 4 Midcenturyjo commented:


    When I first saw the picture of the map quilt it took my breath away. I’ve been hording old atlases ever since. Thanks for the mention Holly.

  5. 5 sfgirlbybay commented:


    i love maps – i can look at them for hours. so this just sends me over the edge – so cool! love the dress!

  6. 6 Anonymous commented:


    ooh lala

  7. 7 Anna commented:


    There are so many creative people out there – these are amazing!! Great find. I am new to your blog, you have some wonderful posts. I wil continue to come by. I set up my blog in December http://www.absolutelybeautifulthings.blogspot.com I would love you to pass by sometime.

    Anna

  8. 8 Erin T commented:


    Oh my, so interesting and creative!
    midcenturyjo – I love the pictures you post on the Rooms I *heart* Flickr group :)

  9. 9 LisaJay commented:


    I’ve played around a bit with the idea of using quilt designs in paper collages. I especially like to use designs from a wonderful quilt book called “Spectacular Scraps,” by Judy Hooworth and Margaret Rolfe.

    I’m still working on the “craftsmanship” aspect, but if you’d like to take a look I posted a couple.

    http://lisajayphotos.blogspot.com/2007/01/blog-post.html

  10. 10 susanna commented:


    That is a reeeaaaally great idea and her work is incredible!

  11. 11 ana commented:


    susan’s work is fabulous. now i know the real meaning of art

  12. 12 susan commented:


    Thanks everyone for your great feedback about the work it is much appreciated. I have a personal website with more images of work and info on it so please take a look http://www.susanstockwell.co.uk

    Susan Stockwell

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