Check out this awesome map created by Anja Rieger (Anja Rieger Design) for a contest at They Draw and Travel, a collection of illustrated maps by artists where “Each map is one-of-a-kind, highlighting off-the-beaten path sites and activities that are local favorites.” Anja says of her Mecklenburger Seenplatte map,
Digitized, machine- and hand embroidered, sewn and appliqued, drawn and printed. I always wanted to use the possibilities of the machine embroidery for my illustrations too – now finally I did it.
Read more at Anja’s blog post. Or go to They Draw and Travel to see a large version of the complete map.
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