I am crazy for this work in progress by Marta Brysha of Silk and Color. It’s gorgeously textural–a thing of beauty even if you know nothing of the backstory. But consider this: She says,
… Read More ...My source image is a satellite
What’s Susan doing?
What has Susan Lenz (Art in Stitches) been doing with her artist residency in Key West? Among other things, she’s been developing twelve new works in her faux stained-glass windows series. Twelve! She says, ” Generally, I do work on … Read More ...
BubamaKa = Ladybugs
Even rRradionica‘s most elegant fiber-art necklaces always incorporate an element of whimsy. And this new cheerful, bright series uses adorable focals that make them perfect for the young person or ladybug lover on your gift list. See more views … Read More ...
Mighty mini men
I adore these hairy muscle men by Nichol of Pink Cheek Studios. I’m especially attracted to the hairy-chested ones. Just sayin. Go to Nichol’s post.… Read More ...
Or nue tattoo
Wow. Really. Wow. Look closely at that pendant. The stitched image is worked entirely in couched goldwork. The maker, Charlotte Bailey of Hanging by a Thread, says,
… Read More ...Simple, really: work an oval of couching, chop it up (!) and mount
One man’s trash…
Jafagirl spotted some metal mesh panels that someone was throwing out and rescued them, recognizing them as a perforated surface that begged to be embroidered. I especially like that her “stencil embroidery” combines straight stitch and wonky cross-stitch to produce … Read More ...
Inspiration: Lyric Kinard
This gorgeous series of mini art quilts by Lyric Kinard is perfectly titled Family Ties. Close examination reveals the themes that harmonize the pieces, yet each is a distinct individual. A family, indeed. The series has been accepted into the … Read More ...
Stitching with office supplies
Pure genius. Charlotte Bailey covered paperclips with detached buttonhole stitch to create neck feathers for this already epic parrot embroidery. Wow. Read more about how she did it and see more photos at her Hanging by a Thread blog post… Read More ...
Stitching on gourds
Ellen Teschler has used prick-and-stitch patterns developed for paper to add beaded stitching to her gourd creations. Brilliant! See more on the Prick and Stitch is My Craft blog.… Read More ...
Oh, hai!
Did you hear me scream with delight when I first saw this Medieval Lolcat by TheStitchEmporium? Even those in other hemispheres may have been able to detect my thrill at discovering this well-executed stitchery that combines heraldry, astrology, and … Read More ...
Easter inspiration: Hearty Craft
Zinaida of Hearty Craft stitches everything with so much…well…heart. And this Easter stitchery is no exception. Go to her blog post for more views. You’re going to want to see those jonquils and roses close up!… Read More ...
Inspiration: Kaori I
When I first saw this beautiful crazy-quilt block, I thought, “So sweet! It has almost a Japanese aesthetic.” Then I noticed the stitcher’s ID: Kaori I of Japan. Of course! Go to Kaori’s Bead Journal Project 2012 post to enlarge … Read More ...
Eye candy: Ecclesiastical embroidery
Hand and Lock is posting images of recent work by category, which you can view as slide shows. If you’d like to get an eyeful of gorgeous religious-themed embroidery, check out the H&L post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: resurrection fern
Margaret Oomen. Resurrection Fern blog. Butterfly with feather antennae. Awesome. See more.… Read More ...
Insect royalty
This goldwork beetle with sheer wings absolutely takes my breath away. Go to the blog of his creator, Arlene White, to see him from every angle.… Read More ...