Remember when I told you that Susan Lenz is doing an artist residency in my home state of Arkansas? CraftGossip’s sewing editor, Anne Weaver, and I drove to Hot Springs to meet her last Saturday.
Susan was sitting … Read More ...
Tutu adorable
I thought I already had the maximum possible love for Mimi Kirchner‘s tattooed ladies and gentlemen. But this doll makes me swoon anew. Just look at that tutu! Perfection! See more of Mimi’s work at her Doll blog.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Ati
This stunning, delicate tone-on-tone crazy-quilt block was created by Ati of Ati’s little world. See the whole project at her blog post.… Read More ...
Make an inchie box
Oooooo! Look what Judy of Judy’s Fabrications has been doing with her inchies! She’s making tiny, gorgeous trinket boxes. Brilliant! See lots more photos at her blog post.… Read More ...
Artist profile: Jazmin Berakha
Nat of the smallest forest reviews the work of Argentinian artist Jazmin Berakha. Nat says,
… Read More ...Such reticence—combined with so many images featuring her strikingly modern embroidered illustrations—is both irresistible and intimidating…Here is this amazing artist who never says anything
Watch Allie create
I love it when Allie Aller lets us watch her process. Look over her shoulder as she creates her new Pretty Crazy Green 9 Patch quilt. Go to the blog post.… Read More ...
Picture your wedding
Michelle Rigg‘s mixed-media wedding portraits on canvas incorporate the perfect touch of embroidery. Check out more examples on her blog.
And many thanks to Melanie of you are my fave for pointing out this find.… Read More ...
Profile: Aury Torres-Morillo
Needlework designer Aury Torres-Morillo of AuryTM is the featured artist this week on Hoffman Distributing’s blog. Check out the interview.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Helen McDonnell
Siobhán of FingerPricks salutes the work of embroidery and tattoo artist Helen McDonnell. How was this done? What is the ground fabric–tyvek? Learn more, see more photos, and get links at the blog post. Meanwhile, I’ll just keep studying
Darth Quilter
This stitched quip by colors and pattern is nothing short of perfect. I’m still laughing. See more in her flickr photo stream.
And many thanks to Carina of feeling stitchy for pointing it out.… Read More ...
Profile of Paul Burck
John Hopper of The Textile Blog reviews the tapestry work of German designer Paul Burck. See more gorgeous examples at John’s blog post.… Read More ...
A design legacy
You’ll enjoy the brief but insightful article on the Etsy blog about Swedish designer and weaver Märta Måås-Fjetterström, who blazed a trail for contemporary and female textile artists in the early 20th century and left a rich legacy of … Read More ...
Inspiration: Penny Berens
Penny Berens stitched this lovely work on a ground of a couple of layers of blanket sandwiched around a thin cotton. She says,
… Read More ...This piece will always be very meaningful to me. It is the first time embroidery stitches randomly
Inspiration: The Phantom Moon
Oh, freakin awesome! Felt applique, embroidery, Harry Potter. What could be better than this stitchy hoop by The Phantom Moon. Check out her blog.
And many thanks to The Bay of Shae for pointing out this find.… Read More ...
Inspiration: so september
This Christmas ornament by Corinne of so september made me squeal aloud. How did she do this? Reverse applique? Brilliant and perfect. See more at her blog post.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...