Jules of Adventures in Thread had a collection of small embroideries she’d done a couple of years ago. What do you do with little tidbits such as those? She put them together into an Edwardian Nature Scrapbook Page, inspired by … Read More ...
Who is that tattoed man?
Mimi Kirchner‘s broad-chested tattooed men always give me a smile of pleasure. But her description of this gentleman made me laugh out loud with delight: Santa on vacation. Yes! I always suspected that Santa was secretly hot! See more … Read More ...
Inspiration: Threads and Patches
This crazy-quilt block by Marjolein of Threads and Patches is as good as a textbook for creating an interesting and complex yet harmonious design. Each detail deserves attention. Like the drooping grape clusters. Or the tiny silk-ribbon-rosette flowers. Or the … Read More ...
Inspiration: The Relaxolotl
The Relaxolotl gives us a peek at the fabulous steampunk dress she created over the past year. Look closely at the skirt. Some of the stars in those constellations light up! See more at her blog post.… Read More ...
Birches in silk Ribbon Embroidery
studio creates the look of birch trees by embroidering different widths of white silk ribbon with brown floss. Whether rustic on burlap (as on the pendant) or refined on dupioni (as on the pillow), the effect is natural modern. … Read More ...
Inspiration: Susan Elliott
Embroidery on a skeleton leaf. Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles. I can’t stop looking at it.… Read More ...
Inspiration: The Lone Beader
I’m swooning. Check out this tiny bead-embroidered collie brooch by The Lone Beader. She never disappoints. Go to her blog post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Flying Haystacks
Holy. Smokes. Here’s something new from Flying Haystacks. He says,
… Read More ...This is the largest piece I have yet completed in embroidery, 6 1/2″ x 6 1/2″…This one is completely filled solid with stitches.
It started out with the central
Artist interview: Karen Ruane
Bari Ackerman of We Love French Knots has posted an interview with our beloved Karen Ruane (contemporary embroidery). Get to know Karen a little better and see lots of photos of her gorgeous work. Go to We Love … Read More ...
Creativity according to Austin
How to Steal Like an Artist, an article by Austin Kleon, should be required reading for every newbie crafter, artisan, and artist. He covers the fundamentals of the creative process in a totally accessible way, giving permission and encouragement … Read More ...
Inspiration: Feed Your Soul Art
Harmony of Feed Your Soul Art created this hoop by transferring an antique photo to fabric and “painting” it with thread. Whoa. Learn a bit more about her process and see more views at her blog post.… Read More ...
Susan shoots Winterthur
See highlights of the With Cunning Needle exhibit at Winterthur Museum through the lens of fabulous Susan Elliott.
See her Plimoth Jacket photos.
See peeks of the rest of the show.… Read More ...
Susan’s Famous Last Words
Our beloved Susan Lenz is one of the artists headlining a new show at Vision Gallery in Chandler, Arizona. The exhibition, which has a Dia de Los Muertos theme, features Susan’s grave-rubbing quilts and epitaph banners under the title Famous … Read More ...
Inspiration: Elsa Mora
Elsa Mora keeps trying new things and creating wonderful new surprises. Like this stunning bead-embroidered necklace. I hope we’ll see many more of these. Visit Elsita’s blog.… Read More ...
Improvisational stitching
Phillipa of Stitching Always cleverly used up scraps of thread by creating this colorful, squeezable doll. She says,
… Read More ...Over a stuffed calico shape, I detached buttonholed all over it using up whatever I had leftover from other projects. The only