Jacinta of Stitchalicious has posted the finish of an or nue project that has been a year in the making. She says,
… Read More ...This whole project began as a vague idea in the back of my mind as to whether I
Learn about new Iranian fiber art
Abigail Doan‘s post on the Textile Arts Center blog looks at “the Iranian New Art group, a collective of Iranian artists and students who use recycled and natural (typically fiber) materials to draw attention to the ecological and social … Read More ...
Are these designs equal?
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread compares two works of ecclesiastical embroidery with fascinating results. Though stitched in different centuries, are they based on the same pattern? Enjoy Mary’s analysis and assessment at her blog post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Mimi Kirchner
Mimi Kirchner has expanded her line of huggable softies to include this snowy owl. Lovely. Get details and see more photos on her Doll blog post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: The Doll Farm
Heather Louise of The Doll Farm made this Good Twin – Evil Twin softie. Her workmanship is amazing as always. But most remarkable is the originality and creativity she puts into each doll. See her blog post. And be … Read More ...
Tat a tiara
Yes! It’s possible to tat a tiara! Linda S. Davies of Tattyhead explains how she got this lovely needlework to stand up and be noticed. See her post.… Read More ...
Great idea: A stitchy ID
Nicole of Follow the White Bunny came up with a stylish way to identify her kids’ gym shoes. Get the details from her blog post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Rosa Martyn
Rosa Martyn created this stumpwork portrait of Lady Gaga. Wow. Get the details and see more photos at her My Little Stitches blog post. (Be sure to check out the close-up of the needlewoven shoes.)
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Stitching on unusual surfaces
Look what doe-c-doe did! She thrifted a print of a painting, transferred a cross-stitch design to the back, made stitching holes with a cordless drill, and stitched the design in yarn. Brilliant! See more at her blog post.… Read More ...
How the moon got its craters
Rachel Hobson (Average Jane Crafter) continues the series about her moon embroidery with details about the stitches used to create its amazing topography. Read the post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Penny Nickels
How did Penny Nickels do this? I can’t stop looking at the details of her Self Portrait in Lace — it’s almost too much to absorb. Fabulous! See more on Penny’s Donkeywolf blog.… Read More ...
Inspiration: SharonB
I enjoy looking at each one of SharonB‘s crazy-quilt seam treatments; but once in a while, a stitch combo will stop me in my tracks. Like this one. Sharon says it “has a foundation of Cretan stitch which has … Read More ...
A sumptuous moon
This is what happens when space-loving Rachel Hobson (Average Jane Crafter) takes SharonB‘s Sumptuous Surfaces on-line class: magic. The first class assignment was to create a monochromatic piece, so Rachel chose her beloved moon as the … Read More ...
One pattern, many options
Janet M. Davies (JMD Designs) has pulled together into one page a whole series of projects using the same design or theme. It’s amazing to see, for example, the same seahorse pattern rendered seven different ways. I’m definitely … Read More ...
Learn techniques from Ruth’s banner project
Have you been following Ruth O’Leary‘s series on the St. Cuthbert’s banner? Back in September she reminded us,
… Read More ...This is a fantastic project commissioned by the Northumbrian Association to make a new version of a lost medieval processional banner