Mimilove expresses her inimitable style of painting + needlework — not on canvas, this time, but on “a spanky new flock of budgie stufferies.” The colors, as always, are exquisite; the painting masterful; and the needlework embellishment totally original. See … Read More ...
Interactive felt-applique playhouse
I’m hyperventilating with joy over this felt playhouse table cover homemade by jill for her toddler, Oscar. The flowers can be picked, the mailbox opens, lots of friendly animals are scattered about, and (be still my heart) the garden and … Read More ...
Inspiration: Checkout Girl
Melissa Crowe (Checkout Girl) says,
Finally finished this little garden, on 11X14″ linen canvas, all its bits and pieces cut by hand from 100% wool felt and hand appliqued.
Beautiful. Her work is always such a refreshing take … Read More ...
Video portrait of a needle artist
Oh, my! You have to see this video showcasing the incredible free-motion embroidery of Indian artist Rita Rakshit–on a treadle sewing machine! Many thanks to Lakshmi of Hand Embroidery from Sadalas for sharing this link. See the video.… Read More ...
Inspiration: SpeedieBeadie
Whoa! Dash over to Dot Lewallen‘s blog, SpeedieBeadie, and check out her amazing bead-embroidered soft sculpture, Rachel’s Dream, which was chosen as one of the six semifinalists in Land of Odds’ Earthen Mother Challenge. Dot says,
… Read More ...Rachel is
Inspiration: Betz White
Don’t you just love Betz White‘s brain! Check out Jack the Hoop-o-lantern! Betz’s blog says,
… Read More ...He’s made from a scrap of felted wool sweater placed in an embroidery hoop that I spray painted black. Then I pinned yellow felt
Inspiration: Beate Knappe
Beate Knappe‘s new brooches combine felting and embroidery in a fresh, new, funky way. Love them. See more photos on Beate’s blog.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Mimi Kirchner
I love Mimi Kirchner‘s tattooed-man dolls with passion. But now…at last…Mimi presents a tattooed woman! I’m swooning. See more photos on Mimi’s blog, Doll.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Rachel Biel Taibi
Go read Rachel Biel Taibi‘s account of a commissioned work, Sidney’s Ties. You’ll enjoy a glimpse into the background of this project and, if you’re like me, you’ll have your face pressed up to the screen, studying the details … Read More ...
Hand & Lock announces 2009 prize winners
There’s nothing stuffy or old-fashioned about the stitcheries that won the 2009 Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery. The garment shown here is just one example. See a gallery of works of the eight winners on the Hand & Lock … Read More ...
Possibilities: Embroidered furniture
OMG! Look what floresita (feeling stitchy) found! An embroidered headboard by johnnybunny! I am so making one of these for my poor naked bed. Get the links from floresita’s post.… Read More ...
Winter comes to Mimi’s world
Mimi Kirchner‘s artsy yet oh-so-huggable dolls are preparing for a frigid winter! See more on Mimi’s blog, Doll.… Read More ...
The best embroidered tree ever
When I found this image on the blog of JO in NZ, I screamed a little. Yes. It is a Christmas tree made up of bullion knots!! The ornaments on the tree are Swarovski crystals. Brilliant! Literally. And so … Read More ...
Inspiration: Astulabee
Sometimes astulabee’s work makes me so happy that my eyes tear up. Like today. See more photos of this little guy on the astulabee blog.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Syko
These little house ornaments are the work of Kajsa Wikman (aka syko). She says,
… Read More ...I find it challenging and quite stimulating for the creativity to look at a fabric that is clearly from a particular time and see it