Jane of Buzzmills created this rockin doll for her little man, Henry, from a pattern in Hillary Lang’s Wee Wonderfuls: 24 Dolls to Sew and Love. I adore everything about him: his sweet face, his stylish shirt, his comfy corduroys. … Read More ...
A sparkling pin-up
Charlotte Bailey of Hanging by a Thread created this piece, inspired by pin-up girl artwork on World War II military planes, entirely in or nue. That is, she couched rows of silver passing thread with a single strand of cotton … Read More ...
Embroidery is political
Vegkat has created several hoops in rebuttal to Rush Limbaugh’s characterization of a Geogetown law student as a “slut” because of her testimony on Capitol Hill regarding contraception. Check them out at her blog.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Maya S-M
Maya S-M of India created this block for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2012. She says,
… Read More ...The use of orange is because of The Flame trees/Gulmohar’s which burst into bloom in April and the orange ice candy from Nandini which
Inspiration: Cathy K
What I think is going on in this block by Cathy K of Utah is embroidery with colored floss over black lace. I love the drama of this unique approach. And those yo-yo blooms up in the corner are so … Read More ...
Eye-eye
Jaw. Dropping. Detail. This thread sketch by Mrs. Gibson (Mrs. Gibson’s Atelier) in linen and silk on cotton gets a standing ovation from me. Scroll back through her blog to see a bit of the work in progress.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Karen Ruane
Karen Ruane never fails to take my breath away. See more gorgeous photos of her exquisite embroidery at her blog post.… Read More ...
Embroidered elegance
Mary Corbet‘s silk and goldwork embroidered medallion is finished. And–as we all expected–it is spectacular. She says the completed work will now be appliqued to the back of a chasuble, which she will demo for us later. For now, … Read More ...
Luke wants you
Quilt artist and innovator Luke Haynes makes a blazer to wear to each of his major shows. The recent opening of his solo show, The American Context, in New York City merited the creation of this I Want You blazer, … Read More ...
As ye sew…
This block created by Debra Spincic of Debra’s Design Studio for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2012 is captivating not only for its design, colors, and stitchery but also for its sentiment: “As ye sew, so shall ye rip.” Love … Read More ...
Technique: Dimensional fabric flowers
I’m crazy about this art quilt, Hollyhocks, created by Nellie of Nellie’s Needles. Especially interesting is the technique she used to create the blooms. She says,
… Read More ...The blossoms are made from cut apart and reshaped silk flower parts. It is
Inspiration: Flying Haystacks
Flying Haystacks (who remains anonymous on Blogger and Etsy) produced this amazing work of embroidery for an upcoming show. This is a larger format than usual for this artist, and it incorporates brilliant solutions to the design challenges inherent in … Read More ...
A stitchy logo
Meri of Agulhas da Meri needed a new logo for her stitchy blog. Her daughter drew up several design options, and Meri chose this one to embroider. Great idea! See more at Meri’s post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Katydiddys
Eep! Felted doodles by Laura Bray of Katydiddys! She says, “What would you do with these felt badges?” Um….wear them everywhere, of course! See more at Laura’s blog post.… Read More ...
A hand for Susan
There’s lots of news and new art on Susan Lenz‘s Art in Stitches blog, including the announcement that her Handed Down art quilt (shown here) won Best of Show at Palmetto Hands, a juried fine craft exhibition in South … Read More ...