Gina of Fan My Flame developed an eye infection that required an eye patch. So she took advantage of the situation to express herself in embroidery! Totally awesome. Much more interesting than the usual pirate look. See more at Gina’s blog post.
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Gina of Fan My Flame developed an eye infection that required an eye patch. So she took advantage of the situation to express herself in embroidery! Totally awesome. Much more interesting than the usual pirate look. See more at Gina’s blog post.

Sunflower ribbon embroidery has such a lovely dramatic finish. The petals naturally suit silk ribbon, the flower centres add rich texture, and even a small design can look beautifully dimensional once it’s stitched. If you’ve been wanting to try this … Read More ...
VERY creative! 🙂
I am monocular and would LOVE an eyepatch like this! Can you make it a little converse so the eyelashes can move freely while blinking? I have lots of monocular friends who would appreciate imaginative patches (read: pay handsomely).