Emily from The Student/Teacher has a tutorial for this sweet embroidered version of a growth chart over on The Long Thread. The quilt version of this traditional record of your child’s growth would be an incredible heirloom piece.
These adorable embroidery sampler magnets from Corinne of So September might be just about the most clever, cute things I’ve seen in a while. Each magnet displays the name and example of a stitch. I’d love to have a collection of them on my fridge or white board in my craft room! [via Checkout Girl]
Last month, I posted about these amazing cross-stitched eggs from Ukranian artist, Forostyuk Inna. Folks were amazed and in awe, and very curious how they could tackle a similar project themselves. Thankfully, Brett Bara of Manhattan Craft Room has a new project up on Design*Sponge on how to stitch on eggs. I can’t wait to […]
As my husband and I watched a new episode of Mythbusters last night, I was browsing blogs on my laptop. There couldn’t have been better timing for Mr. X Stitch’s post about these amazing Mythbusters embroidered portraits to pop up in my reader. Craftster user, CraftyOctober, created them. The facial hair and stitched on gears […]
I love this sweet Easter egg embroidery sampler from Sara of The Split Stitch. It’s a perfect spring project that you can complete in its entirety, or just pick your favorites and stitch them. Download the free pattern over on her blog. [via Feeling Stitchy]
We’re all in awe over here at these incredible textile renditions of great works of art. From The Scream to Hokusai’s Wave, Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring to Warhol’s Marilyn images, the forty crafters and artists of a British group calling themselves The Materialistics have created an impressive gallery of textile work. They have […]
I’m always inspired by nature and springtime is most definitely my favorite time of year for being outdoors. I’ve been crazy about faux bois for year now, and am so excited to incorporate it into this design for Easter and spring.
