If you’re a fan of hardanger, Hannah of enbrouderie has some serious eye candy for you. Go to her post to see all the photos.
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Inspiration: Spooky Pooky
Oooooooooooo! Castiel (the angst-riddled angel) from Supernatural as a tiny softie from Alexz of Spooky Pooky Creations. See more at her blog post.… Read More ...
Make some Fake “tattoo” tights
Here’s a brilliant idea from the Urban Threads e-newsletter:
… Read More ...Every once in awhile we get a photo of one of you, newly tattooed with an Urban Threads design. Like the idea, but not the commitment? Craft up some tattoo tights,
Inspiration: Lisa Jordan
Stones–felted, embroidered, and embellished with natural materials–become members of Lisa Jordan‘s Conversations with the Residents series. On her lil fish studios post, she says,
… Read More ...Often when I’m out woods-wandering I’ll find little mementos left by the woods-dwellers. Some of
Learning while stitching for Jude
MarieE of colored thread launched her Stitch and Surface class by working with her students to create embroidered feathers for Jude Hill’s Magic Feather Project. Marie says,
… Read More ...In creating these feathers we talked a lot about various forms of
Why Macramé Fell Out of Fashion (And Why It Never Really Disappeared)
Macramé once had a moment where it felt completely unavoidable. In the 1970s, it was everywhere—plant hangers dangling in sunny windows, wall hangings covering feature walls, and chunky knotted accessories turning up in handmade markets and living rooms alike. Then, … Read More ...
Tutorial: String art painting
Another craft, popular in the 1970s, that is having a revivial is string art–winding fiber around a jig of nails or pins to create an image. Blair of wisecraft has come up with a completely brilliant application of this … Read More ...
Inspiration: Sharon Boggon
Pure eye candy, just for the joy of it. My eyes can’t stop traveling the details of this sumptuous crazy-quilt embellishment. SharonB of Pin Tangle is my hero! See more at her blog post. And did you know you … Read More ...
Hair and jewels in miniature
Susan Elliott‘s portrait of Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly is now coiffed and bejeweled. To find out how Susan constructed the elegant wig, tiara, and necklace, check out her last couple of posts at Plays with Needles blog.… Read More ...
European Crossroads of Patchwork
Evy of Fantaisies Crazy shares exquisite photos of her favorite entries in Le Carrefour Européen du Patchwork de Sainte-Marie-Aux-Mines exhibition. Make a cup of your favorite hot beverage and then check out her blog post. You’re going to want … Read More ...
Indian shadow work
Hannah of enbrouderie shares many beautiful photos of an example of Chikan work or chikankari–an Indian form of shadow work. So delicate. Go to her blog post to enjoy all of the photos.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Elsa Mora
My first adventure in embroidery as art is finished. This piece has been already purchased by an art collector.
Not surprising. Her story and her way of telling it are completely original. Her craftsmanship is divine. See … Read More ...
Inspiration: Sew Sweet Stitches
These little brooches by Sew Sweet Stitches are a fresh take on traditional patchwork. Felt applique and embroidery in rockin modern color combos. Check out her blog post.
Ed. note: Sew Sweet Stitches neither requested nor compensated this post.… Read More ...
How to stitch texture
This art quilt by Deb H of Cold Feet Quilter is like a mini workshop in creating texture with needlework. Go to her post to see close-up photos of each amazing component.… Read More ...
Sparkling spiders
Oh,my! Even if you’re not a fan of spiders, you must see the array of jeweled versions that Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) has created! Go to her blog post.… Read More ...