Feast your eyes on two gorgeous beaded lace hearts by Zinaida of Hearty Craft. See her post.
Inspiration: Jess Quinn
Jess Quinn‘s soft dolls and critters are as practical and huggable as they are collectible. This doll’s little fox handbag almost gives me tears of joy. See more at her blog post. Lots more! She’s already been incredibly … Read More...
Racaire’s Ebbis hood
You know our beloved Racaire of Racaire’s Embroidery and Needlework: She specializes in historical costume and embellishment. Check out her latest creation. She describes it as an “Ebbis hood with embroidery, dagged border, liripipe, and face opening.” I don’t even … Read More...
Megan Canning: Live in DC
Megan Canning will give an artist lecture February 26 at the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA, “about using embroidery and soft sculpture to illustrate the intricacies of the human body.” She says,
… Read More...My talk
The anti-valentine
If you’ve been looking for the perfect anti-valentine gift, I’ve found it for you: Valentine Voodoo Dolls from Junker Jane. Go to her blog post to find out more.
Inspiration: Martha G
Martha G of Oklahoma, USA, has produced a crazy-quilt block that is so original in its use of color and applique that it makes a 90-degree turn from Victorian traditions. Brava! Go to the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project post for an … Read More...
New: Petit point from Cresus Artisanat
Haruhi of Cresus Artisanat has started a whole new cycle of work — pendants with detailed images in almost microscopic petit point on fine-gauge silk gauze. Wear these tiny artworks — 2.5 cm x 3 cm — on a necklace, … Read More...
Inspiration: Tammy Gilley
Sweet tidbits of fabric, pretty buttons, a few embroidery stitches, odd beads and bits of jewelry. If you put them together well, as Tammy Gilley does, you end up with unique fiber-art pendants that make a statement. Find out more … Read More...
Inspiration: Judy T
Judy T of South Carolina, USA, created this January entry for Crazy-Quilt Journal Project 2013. I love the delicacy with which she commemorates the mixture of tragic and triumphant events of the month. Go to the blog post for an … Read More...
Inspiration: Lisa Leggett
Here’s a sweet valentine treat that won’t add a millimeter to your waistline. Lisa of A Cuppa Tea with Me made it. She says,
… Read More...Crazy quilting makes me swoony, and although I don’t think I’ll ever really be great at
A valentine from Manya
Manya of Humming Needles says this heart “just happened.” She says a heart-shaped clothing tag, a bit of silk cut too small for another project. I say a whole lot of needle skill and talent — that’s how things like … Read More...
A valentine from Kittykill
To my mind, there is no more perfect valentine than this amazing cross-stitch by Pam Pedersen aka Kittykill. Stitch from your heart; love the world! See the MrXStitch feature. And be sure to visit Kittykill’s blog.
Inspiration: Susan S
The colors and extravagant details of this block absolutely take my breath away. Check out that tree! Susan S of Wisconsin, USA, created it for the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project 2012. Go to the blog post for an image you … Read More...
Inspiration: Richard Saja
In case you missed it, Richard Saja of Historically Inaccurate created an embroidered design for the seed packet of a limited-edition morning glory from Hudson Valley Seed Library. His usual ironic themes wouldn’t be appropriate in this setting; but his … Read More...
Inspiration: Deborah Schlegel
Deborah of Art Threads had a fantastic idea for creating dimension in stitchery. She layered a photo printed on organza over ice-dyed fabric. Then she added embroidered details with silk thread. The result is mysterious and delicate. Get the details … Read More...
Inspiration: Threads and Patches
I’m fascinated by this dimensional needlework by Marjolein of Threads and Patches. Go to her blog post to see more views of the finished desert. And scroll back through her blog to learn about the development of this work.
Inspiration: Chris Richards
One of my favorite participants in SharonB’s TAST (Take a Stitch Tuesday) challenge is Chris Richards of Ella’s Craft Creations. She creates an original design in a circular format using each week’s featured stitch. Some are mandalas; some are not. … Read More...
Inspiration: Terri Bett
Terri Bett wrote me:
… Read More...I have been experimenting with portraits. Started with wild animals then pets and now my daughter. I hand drew the image on with pencil onto the fabric and then stitched and shaded with thread to get
Inspiration: Fourteen Countess
Eep! A new monogram from Fourteen Countess makes me squeal. She lifts the letter A from the background by recreating the fabric’s pattern in thousands of French knots. Brilliant! You know you want to touch it. Go to her blog … Read More...
A text from the beyond
I’m barefoot. My socks have been knocked off by Susan Lenz‘s response to the Studio Art Quilt Association’s call for entries to the show Text Message. If you’re familiar with Susan’s work, you know one theme that crops … Read More...