Lenora of the Textile Arts Center spotted this instance of yarn bombing while out walking in London. Such a simple idea: yarn wrapped around the links of a fence to create multicolored hearts. Lovely. See more views at her blog … Read More ...
Meet Jack B. Nimble
There’s an interview of one of my favorite needle artists over on MrXStitch. Jack B. Nimble is as kind as he is talented and erudite. Go to the post for a peek into his brain and his work.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Veronica Fuentes
Veronica Fuentes shares images of the work she produced as an artist in residence at the Textile Arts Center. Definitely a residency well spent! See much more at her post.… Read More ...
Turn embroidery into a pillow
Lisa of A Cuppa Tea with Me created this sweet embroidery in response to Feeling Stitchy’s July stitch-along. Can’t let something so pretty go to waste, so she made it the focal of a darling little patchwork pillow. See more … Read More ...
DIY bridal headdress
Chris of Ella’s Craft Creations shows us the headpiece her daughter made and will soon wear as a bride. It’s a needlework masterpiece. See more views at Chris’ blog post.… Read More ...
Susan: All wracked up
The wrack line is the trail of debris left on the beach by the tide. When Susan Elliott stitches a wrack line, it looks like a jumble of jewels–so lovely it demands close inspection. See more views of Susan’s beachy … Read More ...
Kittykill is super!
Pam Pederson (aka Kittykill) received this awesome gift handmade by her friend Tara (aka The Mistress T). Her superhero cape is reversible: By day, she is The Cupcake Cowgirl. But at happy hour she becomes The Tiki Terror! Adorable and … Read More ...
A year of Tudors by Deri
Deri has posted a retrospective of her entire Tudor Project. Just try to look at this series of exquisite little art dolls without saying “Oh. My. Gawd.” at least once. See Deri’s post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Sharon B
The perfect composition, rich ribbon embroidery, and beaded details of this entry in the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project absolutely take my breath away. The block is by the incomparable Sharon B of Australia. Go to the post for an image you … Read More ...
A firsthand look at Ecole Lesage
Shirlee Fassell of Needle and Hook has been in Paris taking a course in lesage embroidery at Ecole Lesage. What an incredible experience! You’ll enjoy her account and the photos of her practice pieces. Go to her post.… Read More ...
When worlds collide
This breathtakingly brilliant art doll by Heather of In Love with Threads won honorable mention in a challenge at Magic Bean to reinvent a historical era. Imagine that, while technology has continued to advance at an extreme pace, fashion hasn’t … Read More ...
‘Home is Where Your Story Begins’
Jamie Fingal (aka Twisted Sister) won first place in the Quilt Alliance’s 2012 contest with this appliqued masterpiece. Well done! Go to her blog post for an image you can click to enlarge. Or visit the Quilt Alliance site … Read More ...
Di’s newest Silk Embroidery roses
No one does silk-ribbon roses like Di van Niekerk! She’s sharing images of some of her latest beauties–created for a new book about silk-ribbon embroidery on hand-felted backgrounds–at her blog. Check them out.
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Embroidery says ‘I love you’
Gabi of Feeling Stitchy continues her exploration of Portuguese embroidery with a look at fiance kerchiefs, a charming and colorful embroidered tradition. See her post.… Read More ...
Sharp wings for a dragonfly
I am crazy for this dragonfly with dagger-bead wings created by Lorraine of Creative Daily. While I go dig through my stash for dagger beads, you should check out the other views of this gorgeous crazy-quilt block.… Read More ...