Last week there was a lot of noise outdoors : it turned out to be the noise of a chainsaw (which makes me nervous most of the time) Some man were busy on the little island right on the other side of the water next to our garden. I looked in terror : Would they really ? ........ Noooo ! the gorgeous weeping willows In a devastating trapeze act the man were decimating the two trees untill ... there were only two pitiful remnants instead of two majestic trees ( "it will be for the best" the Parks Department will probably say ... yuk !) This tiny creature gave me more fun : Lissotriton vulgaris (a newt) he (or she) was hiding with another sibling and mum under the geraniums (but the picture of the three of them wasn't sharp enough) * And indoors the stitching on the sunny heart piece went on and on ... After all the "sun rays" were there (in rainbow colours) the magic thread was stitched in place. Which left me only with the invisible basting of the backside which I did today ! "A warm heart" will be send of to France tomorrow to a very dear friend (and namesake)
Fabric collage, as they say, is 10 percent inspiration and 90 percent perspiration. But that 10 percent is soooo important. Especially when trying a new technique, finding a subject that inspires y…
Tiny vessels hand stitched and cut to form abstracted memories. Sizes from 3-8 cms. Loop Head stitch pots Worn and Wethered Summer Fields Autumn
Gordano Textile Artists, from the Bristol area of the UK, is a group of 13 who have been meeting and...
Regular readers will know that each month I have been making a postcard in fabric for the 6 x 4 lives challenge. Yesterday I loaded this image on to flickr so I just made the daedline. This fabric postcard is an experimental piece of hand embroidery. It commenced life being …
This week we are creating a slow stitching panel, taking time to enjoy the process and decide just what this beautiful piece might become...
Crafty textile artists around the world are making their own appliqué to creatively express themselves.
Artist, writer, lecturer and author Cas Holmes needs little introduction from us – she’s one of our most experienced and...
What to do with tiny fabric scraps aside from bottom of the basket or bin. Do join me on the blog today for my crafty answer...
Learn four simple methods forto created textured fabric for your quilt
A Moon for the Blues Mo 2020 H 30cm x W 15cm stitched with an indigo shibori moon by Glennis Dolce, vintage indigo waves cloth from Jude Hill backed with a piece of plant & earth dyed Sacred Or…
After stumbling into a passion for painted cheesecloth for use in her art quilts, Julie Booth became hooked in just making the colorful stuff.
textile artist photography and mixed media - Carolyn Saxby Textile Art St Ives Cornwall
British artist Mandy Pattullo creates gorgeous pieces of stitched and pieced textiles using vintage fabrics and embroideries.
I don’t know why there is a serious mental block about this blog lately. I seriously have more than enough content to post! And yet, the hours, days and weeks fly by without writing a single …
Using some of that “stuff “in the sewing room Mystery is at the heart of creativity. That, and surprise. Julia Cameron While doing the New year tidy up in my sewing, creating, p…
The beauty of plant-stamped fabric lies in the wonderful imperfection of the print. You can add a hand-made touch to your house and print some cushions, tea towels, table runners or bags. Don't worry about your skills, it's really easy! Follow this tutorial to learn how to do that.
Slow Stitching is a new term for an age-old practice of quiet gentle making, mending, repair and stitching. Here’s what slow stitching is and how to do it, as well as what you can make from all your beautiful stitched pieces.
Creating a unique batik look using melted crayons and dye. A vintage craft.
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