Facile Cecile gives me joy. That is all. See her latest stitchery.
One lucky year
I’m a bit sad to report that Lucky Jackson‘s project, 365 Lucky Days, is now complete. A hoop a day for a year. Incredible. But while this adventure may have drawn to a close, you know we haven’t seen … Read More...
A family portrait in stitch
Leonie of Stitching with Attitude shares photos and the backstory of Trinity, an exceptional crazy quilt that documents and celebrates three generations of women in her family. Her choices and techniques for the composition are lovely; but even if you’re … Read More...
Anja Rieger selected for Berlin show
Our beloved Anja Rieger has two fiber-art portraits included in a show of work by Berlin illustrators at Akademie für Illustration und Design Berlin. Yea, Anja! Rock n roll! Go to her blog post to see more images and get … Read More...
Interview: Emily Peacock
Jenny Henry shines some light on the future of needlework through her interesting interview with designer Emily Peacock. Check it out.
Inspiration: Mister Finch
I’m grateful to Holly of Chez Beeper Bebe for introducing me to the work of fiber artist Mister Finch through a lovely photo essay. See her post and then follow the links to his blog and Etsy shop.
Inspiration: Leeanna Butcher
*screaming* *screaming some more* Napoleon Dynamite and Pedro. In plush. By Leeanna Butcher of Plush Goodness. Find out more from the interview on Schmancy.
Inspiration: Magreet de R
This stunning block was created by Magreet de R for the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project. By limiting the block to only two colors, she lets the variations in pattern and texture take center stage. Gorgeous. Go to the blog post for … Read More...
Own Salley’s ‘Birds’
Imagine having Salley Mavor‘s Birds of Beebe Woods hanging on your wall. You can! Full-color posters of this lovely work are now available from Salley’s online shop. Go to her blog post for more information and the link to … Read More...
Tiny MezzoAmerican princesses
Two amazing new DeriDolls to ogle: a Mayan (shown here) and an Aztec. Breathtaking. And teeny. Go to Deri’s blog post for images you can click to enlarge.
Stitching in the park
Eva Monleón of Misako Mimoko gathered friends together for a stitchy picnic at a Barcelona park, and before you know it they were embroidering leaves and twigs as well as fabric! Go to Eva’s blog post to see lots of … Read More...
Tom Russell Pfaffs about
Tom Russell responded to Pfaff’s challenge to create a quilt block featuring the company’s 150th anniversary logo. I think his take on the logo was pretty original to begin with. But he kicked his applique up a whole ‘nother level … Read More...
Journal quilting
I adore the blocks that Maya Sara Matthew of Million Little Stitches is creating for the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project. Her graphic blocks are gorgeous, covered with tiny stitches and embellished with sparklies. And my favorite part: Each is accompanied by … Read More...
Who’s that guy?
Who is that broad-shouldered, bewhiskered fellow showing off his manly calves in a radical embroidered kilt? Our beloved MrXStitch, Jamie Chalmers, himself. Read some of Jamie’s thoughts about men embroidering, machine embroidery, and the relationship between the handmade movement … Read More...
Inspiration: Richard Saja
Love love love Richard Saja‘s work for his latest exhibit (with Maria Kozak), The Other, More Secret, Garden. Richard’s embroidered toiles subvert conventional images into the bizarre and fantastic. Brilliant. See more and get the details of the show … Read More...
Inspiration: Mimi Kirchner
This adorable little foxy girl by Mimi Kirchner is all ready for her first day of school (though she doesn’t look completely thrilled by the prospect). Go to Mimi’s blog post to find out what’s inside the tiny backpack.
Inspiration: Kaori I
I am enthralled by the delicacy of the colors, stitching, and beading of this block by Kaori I of Japan. Go to the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project post for an image you can click to enlarge so you can enjoy all … Read More...
Celebrate Mr. X’s birthday — and win!
It’s MrXStitch‘s fourth birthday! And the site is celebrating with lots of presents…for us! Prizes include
… Read More...Four $25 vouchers from Subversive Cross Stitch
A $25 voucher from Urban Threads
An autographed copy of PUSH: Stitchery
An original stitched work
Sarah Terry’s show opens September 8
Sarah Terry of Guerilla Embroidery will have her first solo gallery show, Surface Tension, in the UK beginning September 8. Get all the details from her blog post. If you live close enough to attend the exhibit, I envy … Read More...
Inspiration: Nicki Lee
Nicki Lee‘s May block for the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project just takes my breath away. The colors. Those gorgeous embroidered blossoms. The delicate, colorful lace (Nicki’s trademark). The perfect beaded touches. Go to her Raviolee Dreams blog post. You’ll … Read More...