Creator Aimee Ray of Little Dear Tracks says her sweet little owl plushie, Moonflower, is ” tattooed with embroidery and beads.” Perfect! See more views at Aimee’s blog post.
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 ...
Make a stone for Jude
If you enjoyed contributing to Jude Hill‘s Magic Feather Project–or even if you haven’t participated yet–you’ll want to know about Jude’s new call for assistance. She’s beginning the assembly of the quilts that incorporate her readers’ embroidered feathers, … 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 ...
Video tutorial: Perfect straight stitches
Haley of The Zen of Making says, “Learn how to make evenly spaced straight stitches for sewing, embroidery, and appliqué projects with my new video tutorial! This method is especially effective for stitching felt, cork, and most thick fabrics.” Go … Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidered soothing eye mask
Mollie of Wild Olive shows us step-by-step how to create a comforting eye mask as a treat for Mom on her special day. (Maybe you should make two and keep one!) Simple construction and materials, great gifty impact! Go to … Read More ...
Make a dollhouse to-go
Brilliant upcycling! Stacy of Hart & Sew shows us how to make a perfectly portable dollhouse in a suitcase. Create your own custom rooms using just basic fused-applique skills. See the step-by-step instructions at Stacy’s blog post.… Read More ...
Teeny tiny divinity
Squeee! Ganesha is interpreted as a DeriDoll. Go to Deriana‘s post to see more and bigger views.… Read More ...
Semi-embroidered little lovely
Embroidered leaves. Silk flowers. So simple. So completely brilliant. See more views of this rockin hoop by Allison at her Little Lovelies post.… Read More ...
Pattern and tutorial: Monster cupcake
I’m loving this month’s stitch-along pattern at Feeling Stitchy. Chelsea of Love and a Sandwich shares her original pattern and shows us how to applique and embroider her rockin monster cupcake. Check out the tute and join in the fun.… Read More ...
Inspiration: And Sew It Goes
This quilt by Terry of And Sew It Goes–first it made my jaw drop; then it made me itch to run to my studio and applique and embroider like crazy. The 15″ x 35″ fire quilt is an entry for … Read More ...
Inspiration: Janie J
The CQ Journal Project 2012 is bringing so much talent and workmanship into the light, I can’t possibly blog all the wonderfulness. But every once in a while, someone posts a crazy-quilted block that is so unusual, I have to … Read More ...
Make an Easter bunny softie
Floresita of Feeling Stitchy reprises a favorite bunny softie pattern just in time for Easter. Go to the blog post for the link to the freebie.… Read More ...
Musicians in effigy
Alexz of Spooky Pooky Creations has immortalized Beethoven (as depicted in Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure) and Mozart (as portrayed in Amadeus) in felt! Tiny, adorable. Want! See more views at the blog post.… Read More ...