Art, patterns and techniques
Margreet of The Netherlands put her crazy-quilting skills to practical use when she created this lovely clock. Scroll through her Margreet’s Draadjespaleis blog to see the whole process.
And many thanks to reader Darlene Doerscher for pointing out this … Read More ...
Chandelier! Susan Elliott‘s Breakfast at Tiffany’s CQ block now has a chandelier. I’m in awe. See biggo photos at her Plays with Needles blog post.… Read More ...
Our beloved Pat Winter is celebrating her birthday with a mondo giveaway! She’s including one delicious stitchy item for each year of her age. Awesome. Go to her blog post to see the loot and enter the contest before September … Read More ...
Remember those gorgeous beaded spiders made by Kathy Shaw (Shawkl)? She’s sharing her secrets with us. You know your classic crazy quilt must have a pretty spider. Go to Kathy’s tute to find out how to make one… Read More ...
Pure eye candy, just for the joy of it. My eyes can’t stop traveling the details of this sumptuous crazy-quilt embellishment. SharonB of Pin Tangle is my hero! See more at her blog post. And did you know you … Read More ...
Susan Elliott‘s portrait of Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly is now coiffed and bejeweled. To find out how Susan constructed the elegant wig, tiara, and necklace, check out her last couple of posts at Plays with Needles blog.… Read More ...
Oh,my! Even if you’re not a fan of spiders, you must see the array of jeweled versions that Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) has created! Go to her blog post.… Read More ...
Check out Susan Elliott‘s progress on her Breakfast at Tiffany’s
stumpwork crazy quilt. Remember, this is an extreme close-up. The work is tiny. See more at Susan’s Plays with Needles blog post.
Looking for books on Stumpwork Embroidery… Read More ...
Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) is giving away one of these exquisite Czech glass buttons. Run over to her blog post to enter. And be quick! She’s choosing a winner on Sunday!… Read More ...
SharonB of Pin Tangle is offering her Encrusted Crazy Quilting course online. Yes! Sharon says,
… Read More ...Encrusted Crazy Quilting offers students the opportunity to learn how to piece, develop and heavily hand embellish a crazy quilt block with hand embroidery, beading
Catch up with Susan Elliott‘s progress on her Breakfast at Tiffany’s crazy-quilt/stumpwork block. And find out where Audrey got that figure! Go to Susan’s Plays with Needles blog post.
Looking for books on Stumpwork Embroidery? Then check … Read More ...
This exquisite pillow by French crazy-quilter Evy gives me double joy. As always, I’m captivated by the luxurious detail of seam treatments that incorporate beading and silk ribbon embroidery. What’s different about Evy’s pillow: The complex pattern of the piecing … Read More ...
Australian needle artist Gloria McKinnon has put together Glorious Embellishing
for Martha Pullen’s publication company. This book is all about traditional-style crazy quilting: rich, colorful fabrics; antique images; complex embroidered seam treatments; silk-ribbon and beaded embellishments.
Project directions are a … Read More ...
The autumn issue of Pat Winter‘s Crazy Quilt Gatherings magazine is available now from MagCloud. Included is a dimensional bunny tute by our beloved Kathy Shaw. Go to Pat’s blog post for the link.… Read More ...
