You may think I’m odd when I tell you this is my idea of fun. But in case you’re odd, too, heads-up: Coral-Seas of Threads Across the Web shares progress photos of an intricate floral bead embroidery. You can revel … Read More ...
Enjoy Judy Martin’s Energy Cloth
Judy Martin gives us several views of her textile artwork that has been accepted by the juried show Ontario Craft ’11. She notes that it is “hand stitch, wax resist, cotton.” Simple materials; complex and fascinating work. See more photos … Read More ...
Feast your eyes: Kathy’s beaded buttons
Oh. My. Goodness. Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) has been creating beaded buttons for her Dragonfly Garden crazy quilt. I wanted to show all of them, but I think it would be better for you to go to Kathy’s pos… Read More ...
Hearing the Plimoth Jacket story
Susan Elliott‘s local chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America had the privilege of having Dr. Tricia Wilson Nguyen as their guest last April. Dr. Nguyen is both an engineer and an expert in historical embroidery. She led the … Read More ...
Inspiration: Creative Meanderings
Doreen of Creative Meanderings composed this brooch from silk georgette, silk ribbon, buttons, and French knots. Contrasting and complementary textures that invite touch. Beautifully done. Go to her blog post to see a version of the image that you can … Read More ...
Meet Aimee Ray
Enjoy an interview with Aimee Ray of Little Dear Tracks and Doodle Stitching fame. Bari of We Love French Knots posed some interesting questions, and Aimee’s answers are satisfying. She says, for example,
… Read More ...There is something primitive and relaxing about
Inspiration: Yesteryear Embroideries
Kathleen of Yesteryear Embroideries gives us a peek at her crazy quilt in progress. I love love love the wee flower vine with bitty seed-bead blooms. See more photos at her blog post.… Read More ...
Eye candy alert: Dimensional flowers
Sue Spargo shares photos of a recent workshop in Annapolis, Maryland, where she taught layering and embroidery techniques on wool felt and–it appears–experimented with various ways of creating dimensional fabric blooms. The photos reveal a smorgasbord of techniques. Check them … Read More ...
Penny picks the winners
Penny Nickels celebrated her inclusion in Jamie Chalmer’s PUSH Stitchery by sponsoring an embroidery contest. Entrants could submit one stitched work, which had to be accompanied by an essay explaining why their art is awesome. Entries were judged solely on … Read More ...
See PUSH Stitchery live
If you live near or can visit New York City, you could see some of the works featured in Jamie Chalmers’ PUSH Stitchery up close and personal. The book by our beloved MrXStitch shows embroidery by 30 innovative and … Read More ...
Spooky inspiration: Junker Jane
Junker Jane‘s monster dolls are lovable any time, and they’re especially appealing as Halloween approaches. See more of her scary cuties at her blog.
Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Eleanor Pigman
Eleanor Pigman takes a break from her beaded portraits to create this seed-bead coral reef. At just 2 inches x 2 inches, it’s replete with beady texture. So gorgeous. See more at her blog.… Read More ...
Cuddly sea critters
Peek at K’s entries for the Plush You exhibition at schmancy in Seattle. I think you’ll agree that her three sea creatures are much closer to fiberart sculpture than stuffed animals. See for yourself, and find out more about … Read More ...
Pin on some courage
Squeeeee! Lithuanian Etsy seller Adatine says of this creation,
… Read More ...Leo. Brooch…It is designed for the very brave people, not for the small children! ! ! It is an original and courageous accent that may decorate not only your cloths, scarves,
Buttoned-up beauty
These gorgeous embroidered buttons by Birthine take my breath away and make me want to stitch stitch stitch! See more of her work–and the inspiration for it–at her flickr photostream.
Many thanks to Wendy Gratz of Shiny Happy World… Read More ...