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)


































January 12th, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Ive seen her work before (unfortunately not live) but it looks AMAZING!!!
January 12th, 2007 at 8:40 pm
uh oh…i see a paper quilt in my future. great find!
January 12th, 2007 at 8:44 pm
Fabulous Find! Love that dress too!!!
January 12th, 2007 at 9:15 pm
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.
January 12th, 2007 at 9:41 pm
i love maps – i can look at them for hours. so this just sends me over the edge – so cool! love the dress!
January 12th, 2007 at 10:16 pm
ooh lala
January 13th, 2007 at 2:19 am
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
January 13th, 2007 at 5:04 pm
Oh my, so interesting and creative!
midcenturyjo – I love the pictures you post on the Rooms I *heart* Flickr group :)
January 13th, 2007 at 5:04 pm
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
January 14th, 2007 at 4:07 am
That is a reeeaaaally great idea and her work is incredible!
January 18th, 2007 at 10:04 pm
susan’s work is fabulous. now i know the real meaning of art
May 3rd, 2007 at 9:37 pm
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