Jeanine of Knots in Thread describes the challenges of reproducing endangered butterflies in freestanding machine embroidery. Check out her post.… Read More ...
Force-ful collective bargaining
I’m laughing while loving this original embroidery of “an emblem for the unionized Jedi order” by Embroidernerd. She stitched the piece for the Stitch Wars Strikes Back group show at Bear and Bird gallery in Florida. Get all the … Read More ...
Awesome stitchy details
Check out the amazing applique on this child’s quilt by Mardi of Mardi Meanderings. I mean it. Go look at all the photos. You’ll love the details–especially the boxcar with a door that opens to reveal…well, see for yourself. … Read More ...
Embroider over iron-ons
Prepare to be blown away by the sheer beauty that’s about to grace your screens. You know those stunning birds that seem almost too amazing to be real? Well, they’re the brainchild of the incredibly talented Geninne from Geninne’s Art … Read More ...
A new take on Silk Ribbon Embroidery
Jan of Poppytalk highlights the nontraditional silk-ribbon embroidery of Brenda Kee (bstudio). She says,
… Read More ...Brenda Kee is bringing a fresh and exciting new look to [silk-ribbon embroidery]. Her shop offers pillows, pillow covers, greeting cards, jewelry, lavender sachets and wedding
Watch Tamar Mogendorff
Oh, my goodness! Tamar Mogendorff has a blog! Check out her amazing needle artistry as it emerges. Go to her blog.
And many thanks to grrl + dog for sharing the link!… Read More ...
Secret stitches
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting doodle-stitched this sweet hoop. Can you find the hidden message from Mother Nature? See her post.… Read More ...
Perfectly tiny
Squeee! Look at the winner of feeling stitchy‘s May stitchalong! Lia of Summerday Studio stitched a miniature version of May’s pattern on a dress for a Blythe doll. Wow. And what’s more, she’s sharing a technical illustration so you … Read More ...
Meri kicks it up a notch
Our beloved Meri of Agulhas da Meri has given her blog a new look, including a new gallery and a section where you can purchase supplies or her completed handworks. What a treat! Check it out.… Read More ...
Smocking as art
A coral reef in fiber
I love the post on the Kreinik Thread Blog about the Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef exhibit that is currently on world tour. I stumbled on the exhibit by happy accident while visiting Washington, DC, on vacation in March. Kreinik’s photos … Read More ...
Susan’s photos, Allie’s workshop
Feast your eyes on Susan Elliott‘s photos of Allie Aller‘s 3D-flower workshop at the CQ Adventure retreat. Gorgeous. Go to Susan’s blog post.… Read More ...
Painters in a box
Cara of Cara Caramina Atelier created this Frida y Diego boxed set. Oh, my. I love the box as much as the dolls. So clever. See more at Cara’s blog post.… Read More ...
Unique mounting for needleart
This exquisite little work is by Patricia Eaton of Bird Nest on the Ground–embroidery on painted quilt batting mounted on a painted box canvas. Brilliant. See more photos on Pat’s blog post.… Read More ...
Almost unbearably beautiful
Susan Elliot. Black Chantilly lace, beads, and metallic thread. Susan, beauty is its own purpose and reward. Thank you for creating so much of it. See more at Susan’s Plays with Needles blog.… Read More ...