Veronica of Whimsiology says of this piece,
This is a little experiment trying to simulate ground with dirt and grass and flowers and things growing out of it.
Success! See more of Veronica’s work and follow her adventures as artist … Read More...
Inspiration: Kayla Coo
If you think the tiny felting-and-embroidery creations of Kayla Coo are amazing, just wait till you see her large sculptural pieces. See more of the large-scale work of Michala Gyetvai (aka Kayla Coo) at her blog post.
Inspiration: Sweet Tidings
What is this…in a tiny hoop…made with a few straight stitches and French knots? A diagram of the constellation Scorpius, zodiac sign of the stitcher, Christy of Sweet Tidings. Brilliant! I am totally stealing this idea for family birthdays this … Read More...
Susan Lenz’s Last Words
What fun! See Susan Lenz‘s solo show, Last Words, through her own words and photos. Go to her post.
A fly on her nose
Here’s what Karamba! says about her inspiration for this amazing art doll:
… Read More...In my neighborhood “armies” of old ladies crossing scenery everyday. Unique babuska design, kaleidoscope of shopping bags. Here’s my version: Old, calm lady. She has nice oldschool look,
A Huichol pony in embroidery
Inspired by colorful, intricate Huichol beadwork, Michelle of A Can of Crafty Curiosities created this pony image entirely of French knots. Beautiful! See more views at her blog post.
Kisses from Penny
Penny of Tanglewood Threads says of this piece,
Made years ago
I thought of this piece
as a wave of emotion
but today I think of it as kisses on the wind.
A softie in costume
Nat of The Smallest Forest created and stitched this adorable little softie for her goddaughter, Lotti. The doll itself is too sweet for words. But teamed with a teeny teddy and a removable bunny costume, it makes me wriggle with … Read More...
Inspiration: Lucky Jackson
Eeep! A Lucky Jackson hoop with working tent flaps. So awesome. Go to Lucky’s post to see it in action.
Inspiration: Pinta
I adore this little stringer of fish by Pinta. I love everything–the shape, the fabrics, the colors, the button eyes. And the tiny touches of embroidery and lace make me catch my breath. See more views at Pinta’s blog … Read More...
TAST-inspired mandalas for charity
Chris of Ella’s Craft Creations has put her own spin on SharonB’s TAST challenge. She intends to make a beaded mandala each week highlighting the week’s TAST stitch. The first two are shown here. She says,
… Read More...I do hope that
Megan’s version of a valentine
I wish I were Megan Noel‘s valentine. Then maybe I’d stand a chance of owning her Soul Mates beaded dolls and the handpainted, velvet-lined box where they live. Find out more about this beautiful creation at Megan’s blog post… Read More...
Fatal Fantasy in felt
Charity of Indie Tutes created this squeezable skelly doll as an homage to and gift for her fellow roller-derby girl, Fatal Fantasy. It’s cute dressed up in a referee’s uniform. It’s cute nekkid. And it has a surprise inside. So … Read More...
Foxes have pets
Squeeee! The cutest foxes in the world. With the most adorable wardrobes. And they have pets!!! The artist is takiyaje. Go to the blog post to see lots more photos. (You won’t want to miss the alien.)
Joetta Maue reviews Susan Lenz
I can’t believe I’m just now seeing this! Joetta Maue has posted an awesome review of the work of Susan Lenz on the Textile Arts Center blog. Faves colliding again! Check it out.
Larkin rises to a bead-embroidery challenge
Wow. Larkin of Bemused, Boggled, and Bedazzled created this jewelry box in response to a challenge from Bead Design Studio magazine. She says,
… Read More...We were each provided with a ceramic “cabochon” and four coordinating “lentils” as the start of our
Inspiration: Ruth Rae
Ruth Rae. Need I say more? *happy sigh* See more views at Ruth’s blog post.
Stella’s drawing comes to life
Eeep! Abbyjane of While She Naps created this custom softie from the design of Stella, age 5. Fab. U. Lous. Go to Abbyjane’s blog.
Something lovely from scraps
Lisa of Ivory Blush Roses pieced together the usable parts of some antique white linens. From this beautiful fabric, some natural linen lining, and Maureen Greenson’s pattern, she created an armchair sewing caddy that’s almost too pretty to use. She … Read More...
An artist in residence
Veronica Fuentes of Whimsiology got a coveted residency at the Textile Arts Center in New York City. Her experience is just beginning as she moves into this studio space, hers for the next six months. See her first post about … Read More...