The work of Izziyana Suhaimi is new to me, but I’ve instantly fallen in love with her combination of sketching and needlework. Thank you, Textile Arts Center, for introducing her. See more of her work at Lenora’s TAC post.… Read More ...
Tatting an edging for your wrist
Yarnplayer Marilee Rockley has been turning vintage edging patterns into gorgeous tatted bracelets. See more at her blog post.… Read More ...
The author…in felt
Squeeee! James Joyce as a DeriDoll!! He even has a tiny seed-bead ring on his left hand. In case the scale isn’t clear, this little man is just 9 cm. tall. Go to Deriana‘s post to see a bigger … Read More ...
Follow Deri on Facebook
DeriDolls now has a Facebook page! I got this image of her Circe doll (complete with teensy pig) from her timeline. Check it out.… Read More ...
Lucky Jackson’s take on writing
I love Lucky Jackson every single day. She is one of the most prolific needleartists I’ve ever seen, and her style and subject matter delight me. But today…today…she posted a piece that pierced my heart like an arrow in a … Read More ...
A look at Portuguese stitching
Gabi of Feeling Stitchy introduces us to traditional embroidery from the Nisa region of Portugal. Check out her post.… Read More ...
Grassy stitching
I love watching the development of Susan Elliott‘s crazy-quilt blocks–works much closer to the fine art end of the spectrum than the handicraft end. She makes esoteric techniques accessible, so even pedestrian stitchers like me are willing to try. … Read More ...
How Mollie designs a pattern
Mollie of Wild Olive has a guest post over on Whip Up that gives us a look at her process for creating an embroidery pattern. As always, Mollie is interesting, funny, and smart. And her demo design is sooooo cute. … Read More ...
Little stitches by tiny stitchers
This makes me happy dance in my chair. Rebecca H of Illinois submitted these two blocks to the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project. In case the text is too small for you to make out, the block on the left is by … Read More ...
Tatting isn’t just for doilies
This tatted corsage by Tattyhead takes my breath away. She made it to wear to a gathering of tatters, but I can easily imagine it on the gown of a mother of the bride or a prom queen–an heirloom. Go … Read More ...
The stitcher in stitch
Manbroiderer Jack. B. Nimble (Nimble & Quick Threadcraft) is known not only for his precise stitching of unconventional subjects but also for his mystique. Though he’s becoming a prominent member of the subversive stitching crowd, his true identity … Read More ...
Blythe needs an apron
Squeeeee! Tiny aprons! For Blythe dolls! By Aimee Ray! Look at those teeny mushrooms! See more at Aimee’s Little Dear Tracks blog post.… Read More ...
Michelle makes the kokeshi huggable
Michelle of Kitchy Crafts has recreated the traditional kokeshi–a Japanese wooden doll–as an adorable softie. She says her Michiko Hatsu (Beautiful Wise Firstborn) is just the first in a series. Can’t wait to see what she does next! Go … Read More ...
Inspiration: Jess Quinn
This art-doll duo by Jess Quinn stops my heart with its awesome cuteness. Viviana & Wilson–from the priceless bunny ears to the teensy frog closure on the jacket to teddy’s surprised expression to the micro brooch on the collar–need … Read More ...
The sweetest tattoos
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.