{"title":"In Stitches: The Enchanted World of Coral and Tusk","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eJohn's Foreword\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eI am no stranger to the appeal of the humble object, so when my good friend Karin gave me a linen apron with a beautifully embroidered anchor on the front, I was pleased. You don’t often see this level of workmanship on an everyday item. The label was intriguing: “Coral \u0026amp; Tusk.” Who were they? Karin let me know Stephanie, the designer, was a lovely person full of creative idea, and arranged for us to meet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI’ve traveled near and far to seek out interesting things for my shops, but Coral \u0026amp; Tusk found me. Some time after the apron, Stephanie came to meet me in my shop. She was of course delightful and charming and full of creative energy. She handed me her very large, very homemade-looking book of designs and I looked through, I realized that I’d never quite seen anything like them before. Every image was so evocative and filled with joy. The texture of the thread and stitches felt very alluring, and different. It was (product) love at first sight, and I made a new friend at that moment. I placed a large order without a second thought.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSomething special happens when a person discovers Coral \u0026amp; Tusk. There’s a pause, a closer look, followed by – always – a smile. A sort of magic awakens a feeling like nostalgia but without the longing. The expressions and clothing of the animals and their intricate homes and surroundings feel new and familiar, like something you may have imagined or wished for as a child. Perhaps that’s the magic. There’s a joyful connection to your own, simpler, past self in every image.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRarely do I find products and objects that both awaken one’s inner child and speak to a high taste level. This is a fine line to walk as an artist and designer and Coral \u0026amp; Tusk does both. It’s a pleasure to have in my shop and witness the happiness it brings to everyone. Stephanie doesn’t realize how charming she is, but anyone who looks through the book will be captivated, as I was the day we met in my back room so long ago. It’s a vibrant and impressive body of work, stories told in thread no less. Open it to any page and enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"in-stitches-the-enchanted-world-of-coral-tusk","title":"In Stitches: The Enchanted World of Coral \u0026 Tusk","description":"\u003ch5\u003eAuthor Stephanie Housley\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoral \u0026amp; Tusk’s playful, nature-inspired embroideries evoke joy with whimsical animals and intricate habitats, captivating both interior designers and everyday enthusiasts. Stephanie Housley’s original designs, featured in this book, showcase her creative process of transforming hand-drawn illustrations into embroidered textiles, each with its own charming backstory—from playful foxes in overalls to mushrooms as quarters for chipmunks. This exploration of her work invites us to find inspiration and simple joy in the beauty of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.5 x 11\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e224 Pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForward by John Derian (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.johnderian.com\/collections\/in-stitches-the-enchanted-world-of-coral-and-tusk\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead it here!\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished by Rizzoli, 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN 978-0-8478-3655-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStephanie Housely studied textile design at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and worked as a professional interior textile designer in New York City. She founded Coral \u0026amp; Tusk with a single embroidery machine in her Brooklyn apartment in 2007. After living in New York for two decades, she has since relocated to Wyoming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.johnderian.com\/collections\/coral-tusk\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee our collection of Coral \u0026amp; Tusk here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coral \u0026 Tusk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45825457946862,"sku":"9781580936200","price":57.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/6172\/files\/1_489a71cf-3d5b-4173-bcef-93504d4c6670.png?v=1727467327"},{"product_id":"owl-mama-pocket-pillow","title":"Owl Mama Pocket Pillow","description":"\u003cp\u003eWise mother owl has piercing eyes and ornate plumage, she also has a surprise hidden under each of her wings. Find two little owlets tucked under her beautifully embroidered feathers, each baby owl can be removed from the pockets. The embroidery takes place on a machine overseen by a skilled operator who manually changes threads each time the color changes. After the stitching is completed, it takes about two hours for each pillow to be expertly hand sewn and finished with care, along with additional time to sew up each pal. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.johnderian.com\/collections\/coral-tusk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSee all of our Coral \u0026amp; Tusk collection here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16\" x 16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Linen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo pocket poly-fil stuffed pals and two pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach item will feature unique variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned in Pinedale, Wyoming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCare\u003c\/h5\u003e\nMachine wash cold\n\u003cp\u003eCoral \u0026amp; Tusk's Stephanie Housley first creates her scenes as original pencil drawings before she painstakingly redraws them stitch by stitch using special computer software. Finished by hand in Coral \u0026amp; Tusk's Wyoming studio, every machine-embroidered pillow retains the story-telling spirit and hand-drawn allure of the original illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coral \u0026 Tusk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45845531132142,"sku":"PLWCT","price":158.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/6172\/files\/4_65ab82e4-756f-422d-b8d7-8a0cc51cf95c.png?v=1728085466"},{"product_id":"scaredy-black-cat-candy-bag","title":"Scaredy Black Cat Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eCoral \u0026amp; Tusk's Scaredy Black Cat bag has nine lives: it can hold a trick-or-treater’s bounty, accessorize your cute costume, or serve as a unique wine bag for a Halloween party, to name a few! Their frightening feline appears in silver metallic threads on black felt. And here’s a Halloween trick: the cat’s fluffed tail is the bag’s handle!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8\"L x 4\" W x 14.5\" H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbroidered on 100% felt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned in Pinedale, Wyoming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCare\u003c\/h5\u003e\nSpot clean\n\u003cp\u003eCoral \u0026amp; Tusk's Stephanie Housley first creates her scenes as original pencil drawings before she painstakingly redraws them stitch by stitch using special computer software. Finished by hand, every machine-embroidered pillow retains the story-telling spirit and hand-drawn allure of the original illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coral \u0026 Tusk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031451156718,"sku":"Cat Bag","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/6172\/files\/37_49cb5b53-41d6-407c-9931-ec92106b87ef.png?v=1759473686"},{"product_id":"jack-o-lantern-basket","title":"Jack-o'-Lantern Basket","description":"\u003cp\u003eCoral \u0026amp; Tusk's stitched spin on the classic trick-or-treat bucket! Embroidered on all sides, our felt Jack-o'-Lantern will make your Halloween even more special. The smiling Jack-o'-Lantern is composed of thousands of hand-drawn stitches, and the strap resembles a pumpkin vine. The top of the handle has a caterpillar and a ladybug. Unique, appliquéd leaves are sewn to the sides of the strap. Skip the plastic pumpkin this year and add our heirloom staple to your family’s Halloween traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.5\"L x  11\" H with 16\" H handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbroidered on 100% felt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned in Pinedale, Wyoming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCare\u003c\/h5\u003e\nSpot clean\n\u003cp\u003eCoral \u0026amp; Tusk's Stephanie Housley first creates her scenes as original pencil drawings before she painstakingly redraws them stitch by stitch using special computer software. 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