This handmade ornament featured on Hearty Craft blog just takes my breath away. The sheer ground fabric, the delicate embroidery, the tulle overlay filled with pearly beads. I wish I’d made this! I can’t give you details–the blog is in … Read More...
Inspiration: resurrection fern
Margaret Oomen of resurrection fern created beautiful, funky ornaments by transferring some of her amazing macro photos to fabric and embellishing the images with embroidery. See lots more awesome photos at her blog post.
Inspiration: Elsa Mora
Once in a while, Elsa Mora makes something for herself–like this headband. She says,
There are so many tiny embroidery details in it. Looking at the beads and stitches in this piece makes me happy.
Me, too! See more photos … Read More...
A little birdie told me…
Holy mackeroly! A teeny bird nest pocket with a tiny bird inside! Leave it to Aimee Ray to create something so adorable. See more at her little dear tracks blog.
Ed. note: Aimee Ray neither requested nor compensated this … Read More...
Artist feature: MimiLove
Olisa of cocoeyes the stitcher reviews the work of our beloved MimiLove! Enjoy her post.
The lessons of Little Red
This version of Little Red Riding Hood by Jodie of Ric-Rac is worth studying on so many levels. It offers lessons in softie construction, sewing, applique, felt soft sculpture, and creating expressions with a few simple, well-placed embroidery stitches. Utterly … Read More...
Inspiration: Veronica Fuentes
I am shattered by this contemporary cutwork embroidery by Veronica Fuentes. See more views at her blog post.
Inspiration: Stitch Therapy
I’m in love with Stitch Therapy‘s new series of collages that combine fabrics, stitchery, and found objects. Awesome. See more on her blog.
Stitching on old paper
I’m lovin this stitch-o-gram by Emma of Stitch Therapy. In a personal note, she said,
… Read More...I have a passion for vintage papers such as old books and post cards. This post card is from the early 1900’s. I like
The bead embroidery is going swimmingly
This fabulous work of bead embroidery is Dot Lewallen‘s entry in the Land of Odds Illustrative Mystery Book Bead Tapestry Contest. Dot (SpeedieBeadie) was selected as one of four finalists in the competition. The winner will be … Read More...
Audrey has never looked better
Three years in the making, Susan Elliott‘s Breakfast at Tiffany’s crazy quilt is complete, and it is spectacular. The overall composition is breathtaking. The details are exquisite. And the story behind it is fascinating. I’m so glad she’s sharing … Read More...
New from Elsa Mora
Oh, my. Look what Elsa Mora has been up to. See more at her blog post.
Olisa studies Bascom
You’ll enjoy Olisa Corcoran‘s analysis of this well-known work by our beloved Bascom Hogue, Two Satyrs. Go to her blog post.
Orlando should always be blonde
Squeeeeeeeeeeee! Legolas as a teeny DeriDoll! Go see.
Fly your geek…skirt
Here is the geekiest, most fabulous appliqued skirt ever. Rachel Hobson (Average Jane Crafter) is just not the type of woman to be satisfied with appliqued poodles on a circle skirt. So she combined her loves of all … Read More...
Worth every minute
Lisa of Ivory Blush Roses has completed her ivory lace crazy quilt–more than three years in the making! She shows many overall and detailed views. Go to her blog post to enjoy every exquisite square inch.
A wit in wool
Oscar Wilde as a wee little DeriDoll. Need I say more? Go to Deri’s post.
Inspiration: While She Naps
What happens when Abbyjane of While She Naps receives a box of vintage linens from a friend? Birds with cutwork-lace wings emerge overnight! So pretty. Go to Abbyjane’s blog.
Ed. note: While She Naps did not request or compensate … Read More...
Eye candy: tinytoadstool’s berets
See a breathtaking survey of the evolution of tinytoadstool‘s gorgeous embroidered felt berets–a mosaic she created as a portfolio for an exhibition. Go to her post.
Who is that tattoed man?
Mimi Kirchner‘s broad-chested tattooed men always give me a smile of pleasure. But her description of this gentleman made me laugh out loud with delight: Santa on vacation. Yes! I always suspected that Santa was secretly hot! See more … Read More...