kittyzilla is crafting the Watchmen again — this time in felt applique. Yes! See her post for more.… Read More ...
Interview: Bascom Hogue
I heart Bascom Hogue‘s work with a capital H. So I really enjoyed the brief interview of Bascom on Faster kittykill. I think you will, too. See the post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Amy Adams
This kingfisher by Amy Adams makes me sing. See more of Amy’s work on her LucyKate Crafts blog.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Sylvia K
Oh, my goodness. Look at this bitty aquarium stitched by Sylvia K of Sylvia blog. The blog text is German, so you may need to use a screen translator. But, really, the photos speak for themselves. Doesn’t this make you … Read More ...
Inspiration: meezi
Thanks to a link on floresita‘s Things I’ve Made blog, I’ve just discovered the needlework of meezi. Simple, fresh, and lovely. Go see meezi’s flickr stream. And thanks again, floresita!… Read More ...
Inspiration: Ruth Rae
Imagine one of Ruth Rae‘s incredible poetry scarves draped gently around your neck. Now there’s a bit of heaven. Ruth says, “I have been making these poetry scarves for almost a year, but they are just so hard to … Read More ...
Inspiration: Bugs and Fishes
Laura of Bugs and Fishes by Lupin creates drama and style with a bit of felt and a touch of embroidery. These headbands, for example, are simple and simply beautiful. See more of her designs.… Read More ...
Online embroidery show starts today
You will be awed by the online hand-embroidery exhibition, Living Organisms. Sponsored by the Hand Embroidery Network, the exhibit features the work of 22 needleartists. Sarah Whittle (of Sarah Whittle Contemporary Embroidery) tells us,
… Read More ...The Hand Embroidery Network
Felt-applique goodness from Lisajhoney
Oh. My. Goodness.
Run over the Penguin & Fish blog right now and take a gander at the work of featured artist Lisa of Lisajhoney. She makes the best felt play food ever! Just look at those puffs of … Read More ...
Inspiration: crewelwhorled
Check out the amazing hand-embroidered jewelry by crewelwhorled. I’m in love! See her Etsy shop.
Many thanks to CraftGossip sewing editor Anne Weaver for pointing out this rockin work.… Read More ...
Get to know Eva of Apple & Eve
Run over to Pepperberry & Co. blog and enjoy an excellent interview — replete with photographs — of one of our favorite stitchers, Eva of Apple & Eve. See the post.… Read More ...
A lace CQ garden by Nicki Lee
This is what happens when Nicki Lee (goddess of hand-dyed lace) gets her hands on your crazy-quilt round-robin block. Nicki says,
… Read More ...When I received [Ellen’s] block I fell in love with it as it was BLUE! I immediately cut up
Inspiration: Melissa Crowe
Look what Melissa Crowe (Checkout Girl) is up to now! I love the close-up shot of this felt applique because it clearly shows how a few well-placed stitches can create the texture of bricks or add dimension to … Read More ...
Follow the development of ecclesiastical embroidery
Just wait till you see this! Ruth O’Leary writes in,
… Read More ...I’m a textile artist based in the North East of England, and on my blog I’m documenting the work involved in a commission I have recently won to make a
Needleartist interview: Hare And Drum
Don’t miss the interview of embroidery duo Hare And Drum by Carina on feeling stitchy. You’ll love this mother/daughter team and their lovely work. See the post.… Read More ...