These embroidered owl softies by Aimee Ray (Doodle Stitching, little dear tracks) are so sweet they give me tears. If you love them, too, you can see more photos at Aimee’s blog post. Or you can buy them through … Read More ...
Inspiration: Mimi Kirchner
Look what happens when one of Mimi Kirchner‘s tatooed men decides to grow a beard! Her fabric selection is perfect. Really, I wish I could trade brains with Mimi so I could look at toile and say, “Tattoos!” and … Read More ...
Stitch with mummysam
If you’re anywhere near Brooklyn, New York, USA, you are so lucky! Samantha Cotterill of mummysam is leading a free workshop at the Etsy labs (in conjunction with the Dumbo Arts Festival). The promotional post says,
… Read More ...We’ll play around
Inspiration: Raggy Rat
Inspiration: DeriDolls
Every time I see DeriDolls pop up in my blog reader, I get excited. Deriana‘s art dolls totally knock me out. Here are some of my recent favorites.
(1) Mona Lisa
(2) Anne Boleyn, complete with executioner and … Read More ...
Inspiration: Roxy Creations
Rachel of Roxy Creations is already in the fall spirit (so to speak). She says,
… Read More ...These cute little ghosts can hang around the house and keep you company on Halloween. They are made with different antique Italian linens and hand
Marie Antoinette vs. that other blonde
Heather Louise of The Doll Farm blog proclaims, “Eat my cake, Barbie!” Yes! Rock on!… Read More ...
Little birds hooping it up
These dimensional birds on hoop backgrounds make me swoon. You can see more of this work by Abigail Patner Glassenberg on her While She Naps blog post. These six hoops are slated for a show, but you can find … Read More ...
TAFA Talk: Valerie Hearder
Rachel of Rayela’s Fiber Focus is publishing a series of online interviews with members of TAFA, The Textile and Fiber Art List. This week, she’s featuring Valerie Hearder of African Threads. Rachel says,
… Read More ...Valerie Hearder is both a working
Neta goes small
Oh, look! Neta Amir (Doll Stories) is making her sock creatures in miniature sizes! See more photos on her blog.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Salley Mavor
Salley Mavor‘s stitchy take on gardens will have you huddled up to your screen, clicking and studying. Go look at her sprinkling garden hose. Really. See the post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Neta Amir
Sometimes, Neta Amir‘s old socks turn into…kittehs! See more on Nita’s doll stories blog.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Primitive doll
Kaaren of The Painted Quilt is sharing her original pattern for Prudence, a primitive doll. This basic form is so versatile, I can easily imagine it becoming a fancy or beaded doll. On the other hand, prim has its … Read More ...
Inspiration: Neta Amir
Lady Chicken and Mr. Rooster by Neta Amir are making my day sunny regardless of the weather. And, despite all the lovely details, look how tiny they are! See much more at the doll stories blog.… Read More ...
Brilliant! Catherine McEver’s snap doll
Catherine McEver of Stuff You Can’t Have created this ingenious art doll. She says,
… Read More ...With 17 snaps, this doll can assume an astounding number of poses. I’m not quite sure how many because the math is too complicated. This creation