abbeychristine of clever crafts blog created these felt-applique and embroidery fingerpuppets of The Golden Girls, complete with cheesecake! Adorable and accurate captures of the characters’ personalities. The set is her contribution to this year’s Plush You exhibition. Get more details … Read More ...
Inspiration: A Can of Crafty Curiosities
Michelle of A Can of Crafty Curiosities created this fan stitchery for a hoopla swap on Craftster. Starting from an origami-paper design, Michelle added images and improvised stitch combinations, ending with a composition that is a rich visual treat. See … Read More ...
Inspiration: Susan Lenz
Susan Lenz of Art in Stitches has completed Anonymous, the art quilt she created as part of her artist residency at Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. The photo shown here, which details the kantha-like stitching of the quilt’s background, is … Read More ...
Crewel beginnings
Kim of a dork with a needle has fallen in love with crewel embroidery. She explains how she achieved the subtle coloring in this Venus fly trap stitchery. Get the details from her post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Mimi Kirchner
Winter has arrived in Mimi Kirchner‘s Tiny Worlds. I know these are functional pin cushions, but I don’t think I’d be able to use them that way. I’d have to make a little hilly village in my studio where … Read More ...
Inspiration: Lucky Jackson
Lucky Jackson shares the story behind this little stitchery. She says,
… Read More ...My husband made me a mixed tape and played it for me just after we started dating. I knew then and now that he is the man for me.
Inspiration: Mary’s Granddaughter
Here’s something new from Mary’s Granddaughter: Art dolls embellished with Victorian needlework. So individual and dear, each one gives me little tears. And this, she says, is her first attempt at working with clay. Amazing. See more wonderful photos … Read More ...
New items from tinytoadstool
ShanShan of tinytoadstool has branched out from her awesome felted and embroidered berets. The mittens and collar shown here are made with the same incredible workmanship, originality, and whimsy as her berets. Soon we’ll be able to dress head to … Read More ...
Inspiration: Roxy Creations
These aren’t just adorable mini softies. They’re rattles! Ohhhhhh, the cuteness and perfection. See more at the Roxy Creations blog post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: The Lone Beader
Tiny. Beaded. King Charles Spaniel. Brooch. Phenomenal. See more from The Lone Beader at her blog.… Read More ...
Artist interview: Kate Elisabeth Rolison
Olisa of CocoaeyesTheStitcher interviews needle artist Kate Elisabeth Rolison of poesie grenadine, who embroiders modern poetry onto vintage linens. Olisa says,
… Read More ...Part One of a mini-interview with Rolison. I was very curious about her life and her East London
Inspiration: Dog-Daisy Chains
Jackie of Dog-Daisy Chains departs from the usual abstract designs of her wool/velvet/embroidery brooches to create some wonderful seasonal works. See more at her blog post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Shirlee Fassell
Shirlee Fassell of Needle and Hook has started another circle quilt using a range of gorgeous embroidery techniques. She says,
… Read More ...I am using a gold spotted organza layered over various colors (10 different shades) of lame. The organza mutes the
Textile art outdoors
I wish I could see Jeanne Williamson‘s amazing textile installation in person. Fence/Curtain 1.0 is “monoprinted, handpainted, stiffened and water resistant, and hand-cut fabric” attached to fencing with cable ties. Sturdy, mobile, accessible–perfect for display outdoors. Get all the … Read More ...
Video starring Karen Ruane
Karen Ruane of contemporary embroidery shares the technique behind this gorgeous piece in her first video! Check it out.… Read More ...