Check out this rockin block created by Claudia W of Austria for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2013. The colors, the lovely stitch choices, the images keep my eyes traveling — I’m captivated by the details. And I adore her … Read More...
A seascape in fabric
Marjolein of Threads and Patches has finished her crazy/art quilt for the Message in a Bottle challenge. I’ve enjoyed this series so much, watching sky and hills emerge, bits of lace turn become waves, sequins turn into seafoam and sparkles. … Read More...
Rachel gets Lucky
Rachel of Imagine Gnats pays homage to the dimensional applique/embroidery hoops of one of her favorite artists (and ours), Lucky Jackson, with this stitchery for a crafters’ exchange. See her post to find out how she pulled it off… Read More...
Get to know Claire Brown
As a stitcher, you may or may not know Claire Brown‘s name. But I know you’ve heard of Miso Funky (now called The Bellwether). Jenny Henry helps us get to know this unconventional designer and embroiderer through an online … Read More...
Stitchers come in all ages
See this bear? Totally huggable, I know. But look at the workmanship. The straight seams, the gentle sculpting, the beautiful embroidery with moderately advanced stitches. Really lovely. Carolyn Foley of Caro-Rose-Creations says,
… Read More...One of our students, Tara, has finished her
Karamba’s travel cat
Best. Travel pillow. Ever. Karamba! made this funky feline of faux fur and hypoallergenic filling. Imagine napping on a long flight with this kitteh snuggled on your shoulders. Brilliant! Go to her blog for more views and images you can … Read More...
How Allie plants a garden
Allie Aller (Allie’s in Stitches) is stitching a garden into her latest art quilt. Go to her blog post to find out more about how to stitch rows of cauliflower, onions, salad greens, and squash. So much fun!
Inspiration: Sami Teasedale
Droolworthy: the modern “blackwork” of Sami Teasedale of Teasemade. Sami describes herself:
… Read More...Maker of treats hand stitched with a needle and thread, from jewellery treasures to intricate textile artwork. I have a love for hand embroidery and I am a
Margaret Tudor never looked better
Deriana of DeriDolls created this miniature version of Margaret Tudor as portrayed by K of the USA. Deri says,
… Read More...Her gorgeous attire was mostly made by her mother, so I had some pretty big shoes to fill! I could embroider
Inspiration: Sylvia Windhurst
Sylvia Windhurst of WindyRiver says,
… Read More...Inspired by a Japanese woodcut print of a moonlit night over water, I decided to embroider a landscape to grace the cover of an ash wood jewelry box. I liked the simple shapes and colors
Inspiration: Zurn P
Zurn P of Pennsylvania, USA, created this block for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2013. I love the unusual style of piecing that uses a long center strip. I love the circular motifs that follow the fabric’s print. I love … Read More...
Using bead embroidery in art quilts
Jenny of Fiber Art Almanac talks us through the principles of designing an effective beaded art quilt, using a work by Nancy Eha as a shining example. Nancy says her quilt, Just Spinning My Wheels, is “obsessively beaded.” I say … Read More...
More grumpy goodness
Pam Pedersen (aka Kittykill) posted an interview on Feeling Stitchy with Craftster contributor papilionette, who created perhaps the most detailed stitch portrait to date of beloved Grumpy Cat. Go to the blog post to find out more and for … Read More...
Inspiration: Facile Cecile
I’m enthralled by the design choices and techniques of Facile Cecile. No, really…enthralled. Every time I visit her blog, I get caught up studying the photos of her remarkable work, and time slips by unnoticed. The same thing might … Read More...
Inspiration: Speedie Beadie
I’m in love with this art doll by Dot of Speedie Beadie. The all-over bead embroidery thrills me…and that hair! That hair! Eventually, this sweet girl will be riding a dragonfly. In the meantime, you can enjoy other views (the … Read More...
Whitework: Beautiful shadows
Chris Richards of Ella’s Craft Creations reminds us that the beauty of whitework lies in its texture. She says,
… Read More...I feel that textural pieces, really catch the eye and obviously which thread you use to accomplish it! In this piece
Bill in stitches
Nostalgia! When I was in high school, I got to see the musical Oliver! at our new, fancy theater with a huge screen and an awesome sound system. All of the actors were wonderful; but my favorites were Shani Wallis … Read More...
New art and a giveaway from Leonie
This is just a peek at an amazing work of fiber art by Leonie of Stitching with Attitude. Motivated by a challenge to create an artwork in any medium inspired by a science fiction novel, Leonie got her first … Read More...
Inspiration: Chitra Karve
This awesome canvas by Chitra Karve — Rough Diamond — combines embroidery and geometry to produce a work that seems to lift from its background. Brilliant! See the design emerge step by step on Chitra’s Pinterest board.
Inspiration: Pam Kellogg
We all need to figure out how to be friends with Pam Kellogg. She made this stunning valentine door hanger for her friend, the blogger behind Magpie’s Mumblings. Go to the blog post for an image you can … Read More...