Art, patterns and techniques
Kristi of Stitchy Stitcherson blog stitched this colorful sugar skull using a pattern from Jenny Hart’s new book, Embroidered Effects. Her special touch? She says,
… Read More ...With the exception of the french knots around the eyes, the white parts are done
Oh. My. Goodness. Look what beefranck discovered over on Craftster: the work of Cate Anevski (the bees knees). Brilliant, original, and totally accessible. Get the details from the MrXStitch site.… Read More ...
Arlee Barr‘s first guest post on MrXStitch blog — a series she’s calling Arteries — includes an interview with trailblazing and inspirational needle artist Jude Hill. Enjoy Jude through her own words and Arlee’s eyes. And thank … Read More ...
Susan Elliott has completed her August item for the Bead Journal Project, A Daughter’s Valentine. Exquisite. You’ll enjoy the story of how and why she developed the concept from sailors’ valentines. Go to the first post in the series… Read More ...
The latest series from JO in NZ — the Stix — made me laugh out loud with delight. Her stitched stick figures are so expressive, they almost seem animated. Clever. Accessible to even beginning stitchers. Let’s lobby Jo to make … Read More ...
The Lone Beader usually suprises me with the realism of her bead embroidery. Her portraits of people, pets, vehicles, and buildings are fanciful but accurate. Today, she shows a new abstract approach with her portrait of Abigail Adams, 21st Century … Read More ...
Oh, my goodness. I’ve long been in love with the lace-embellished Christmas-stocking ornaments by JO in NZ, but she’s totally outdone herself with these. She says,
… Read More ...Simply beautiful as an ornament, or a unique way to present that extra special
It’s no secret: If The Lone Beader wants to create it, I want to see it. Love, love, love her quirky and original bead embroidery. I’m thrilled to see that two of her works are featured in Great Dogs, Amazing … Read More ...
My heart is pounding with joy. Look at Mimi Kirchner‘s latest tiny world. Pin trees in a pincushion landscape. Precious. See more photos on Mimi’s blog.… Read More ...
You’ll enjoy the interview of Sublime Stitching‘s Jenny Hart over on kittykill’s blog. Jenny’s hinting at some exciting future developments! Check it out.… Read More ...
You already know about the gorgeous embroidery created by Meri of Agulhas da Meri blog. But if you haven’t visited her blog lately, you should pay her a visit. These hydrangeas are just a few of the tasty bits of … Read More ...
Lynette Andreason — famous for embroidery on metal — has been playing with old spoons. Mmmmmmmm. See the post.… Read More ...
The Promise of Pills series by needle artist Alex Walters (kniterdone) is being featured in the Quilted Portraits and Stitched Scenes exhibition at the 360SEE gallery in Chicago. The exhibition site says,
… Read More ...Montana via Kansas City based artist
Nine Australian needlework designers have banded together to form Gum Tree Designers. Their new joint blog promises a free Christmas design each Monday in October and November; a free design each month; and lots of news about pattern launches, giveaways … Read More ...
Pompomrouge took my breath away with this appliqued and embroidered felt pincushion. So simple and yet so gorgeous.
Many thanks to kittykill of feeling stitchy for pointing out this lovely work.… Read More ...