I adore this mixed-media work by Christina Alessi She says, “I draw my original design first, then watercolor on the fabric, then stitch. I’m really liking the finished product.”

Me, too! See more on Christina’s blog.… Read More ...

Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog shares photos of some awesome work by one of her readers, which entails embroidering directly on wood boxes. Mary says,

Using pre-made, unfinished wooden boxes purchased at a craft store, Sue and her

As if even-star‘s perfect stitching on nearly transparent tulle weren’t fabulous enough, listen to this idea: She says,

I wanted this to be reminiscent of those onion skin anotomy books with all the cross sections and I think it

In my other life, I create collages that are an odd combination of paper and needle arts. I’ve always suspected that Katie Baird of Katie Eats Cake was a kindred spirit. When this little work of hers popped up on … Read More ...