These clever Twitter needlepoint projects are the handiwork of Julie Zidel of TweetStitch. She turns individual tweets (primarily from famous folks) into crafted pieces of art that can be framed on your wall.
We've seen a number of innovations that turn the traditional craft of cross-stitch into something subversive, funny and even crass. Check out these cheeky stitched tweets from Julie Zidel of TweetStitch above.
Implications - The importance of social media is growing every day. As a result, products that are inspired by or parody familiar social media outlets are seeing a great deal of consumer interest. Artwork, infographics or even clothing that shows familiar social media templates like the Facebook 'Like' button or the Twitter text box are popular consumer choices on account of their relatability to a broad range of people who use these tools.
Twitter Needlepoint
Julie Zidel of TweetStitch Turns Tweets Into Crafts
Trend Themes
1. Crafted Social Media - Crafting and artwork inspired by or parodying social media platforms are gaining consumer interest, offering disruptive innovation opportunities in the art and craft industry.
2. Subversive Cross-stitch - Innovations in cross-stitch that incorporate subversive, funny, or crass elements are gaining popularity, presenting disruptive innovation opportunities for the cross-stitch industry.
3. Social Media-inspired Products - Products such as artwork, infographics, and clothing that feature familiar social media templates are in high demand, presenting disruptive innovation opportunities in the consumer goods industry.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Craft - The art and craft industry can explore opportunities to create crafted social media-inspired products and subversive cross-stitch designs to attract a broader consumer base.
2. Cross-stitch - The cross-stitch industry can incorporate subversive and humorous elements into their designs to cater to the changing consumer preferences for unique and edgy cross-stitch products.
3. Consumer Goods - The consumer goods industry can tap into the popularity of social media-inspired products by creating a range of items, including artwork, infographics, and clothing, to meet the growing consumer demand.