This Crazy Quilt Journal Project block by Connie E of Iowa focuses on antique family portraits embedded in a collage of delicate stitched embellishments. So lovely. Go to the blog post for an image you can click to enlarge.… Read More ...
Stitching a Home
If you live near Los Angeles or you can visit, don’t miss the next exhibition of stitch art curated by subversive needlepoint goddess Ellen Schinderman (aka schinders). Home is Where the Needle Marks features the work of more than … Read More ...
Inspiration: Nicki Lee Seavey
Our beloved Nicki Lee of Nicki Lee’s RavioLee Dreams created this amazing crazy-quilted wall hanging for a competition. She says,
… Read More ...I’m so excited! Last month I signed up for a Challenge hosted by judymurrah. Judy sent each contestant
Inspiration: Salley Mavor
Stumpwork goddess Salley Mavor takes us on a tour of little chairs she has created within her dimensional stitcheries over the years. Don’t try to pick a favorite. Just go to her blog post and enjoy them all.
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Inspiration: Karen Ruane
This is what happens when contemporary embroiderer Karen Ruane stitches over delicate lace. *happy sigh* See more gorgeous photos at Karen’s blog post.… Read More ...
The very model of a modern major-general
Eep! Mimi Kirchner‘s new line of military dolls makes me stand up and salute! Go to her blog post to see a close-up of this little general’s many impressive medals.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Facile Cecile
Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive introduces us to the stitchery of French blogger Facile Cécile. Gorgeous! I’m adding this excellent discovery to my blog reader! See more at Mollie’s post.… Read More ...
A sparkling pin-up
Charlotte Bailey of Hanging by a Thread created this piece, inspired by pin-up girl artwork on World War II military planes, entirely in or nue. That is, she couched rows of silver passing thread with a single strand of cotton … Read More ...
Embroidery is political
Vegkat has created several hoops in rebuttal to Rush Limbaugh’s characterization of a Geogetown law student as a “slut” because of her testimony on Capitol Hill regarding contraception. Check them out at her blog.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Maya S-M
Maya S-M of India created this block for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2012. She says,
… Read More ...The use of orange is because of The Flame trees/Gulmohar’s which burst into bloom in April and the orange ice candy from Nandini which
Inspiration: Cathy K
What I think is going on in this block by Cathy K of Utah is embroidery with colored floss over black lace. I love the drama of this unique approach. And those yo-yo blooms up in the corner are so … Read More ...
Eye-eye
Jaw. Dropping. Detail. This thread sketch by Mrs. Gibson (Mrs. Gibson’s Atelier) in linen and silk on cotton gets a standing ovation from me. Scroll back through her blog to see a bit of the work in progress.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Karen Ruane
Karen Ruane never fails to take my breath away. See more gorgeous photos of her exquisite embroidery at her blog post.… Read More ...
Embroidered elegance
Mary Corbet‘s silk and goldwork embroidered medallion is finished. And–as we all expected–it is spectacular. She says the completed work will now be appliqued to the back of a chasuble, which she will demo for us later. For now, … Read More ...
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 ...