Friday Instagram Finds No. 93 with Rosa e Chocolat

I just love Isabel's embroidery! That three dimensional bird and little fox and birch trees are just so great! You can find Isabel's work on Instagram on her account @rosaechocolat. She lives in Portugal, and also has an Etsy shop. Here are some of my favorite pictures from her feed!

Easter bunny is coming to town 😊 🐰 For shopping see link in profile 😉  #handmade #sewing #embroidery #handembroidery #embroideryinstaguild #needlepoint #needlestitch #needlepainting #needlework #broderie #bordado #刺繍 #dmcthread #dmcthreads #stitches #feelingstitchy #feelingstitchyig #hoop #hoopart #rosaechocolat #worldembroideryday #craftastherapy #craftsposure #craftastherapy_valentine #em_hm  #marieclaireidees

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and here we go again. . . 😊❤ Do you wanna go with me? 😉 #handmade #sewing #embroidery #handembroidery #embroideryinstaguild #needlepoint #needlestitch #needlepainting #needlework #broderie #bordado #刺繍 #dmcthread #dmcthreads #stitches #feelingstitchy #feelingstitchyig #hoop #hoopart #rosaechocolat #worldembroideryday #craftastherapy #craftsposure #craftastherapy_valentine #em_hm  #marieclaireidees

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Hello people 😉 For shopping see link in profile 😉  #handmade #sewing #embroidery #handembroidery #embroideryinstaguild #needlepoint #needlestitch #needlepainting #needlework #broderie #bordado #刺繍 #dmcthread #dmcthreads #stitches #feelingstitchy #feelingstitchyig #hoop #hoopart #rosaechocolat #worldembroideryday #craftastherapy #craftsposure #craftastherapy_valentine #em_hm  #marieclaireidees

A post shared by rosaechocolat@yahoo.com (@rosaechocolat) on Apr 2, 2017 at 6:58am PDT

Friday Instagram Finds No. 92 with Sam Eldridge

Hello Stitchy Friends! Well - I tried something new with Feeling Stitchy Fridays, but I just don't think it quite worked out, so let's go back to something that works - Friday Instagram Finds!

Today we're taking a look at Sam Eldridge whose Instagram feed is a colorful and visually appealing treat for your eyes. Sam's botanicals are intricate and beautiful thread paintings. She also paints and creates embroidered patches. You can also find her on Etsy at SamEldridgeArt and she's competing in the Etsy Small Business Contest. Here are a couple of my favorites from her feed.

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Feeling Stitchy Friday with Regena Florenti

Regena Florenti @the_daily_stitcher

Regena Florenti @the_daily_stitcher on Instagram is participating in 1 Year of Stitches, a project started by Hannah Claire Somerville. Regena has been stitching this 14" hoop since the first of the year, and I love what's she's done. The miniature motifs she's stitched will be a keepsake for her for years to come. You can also find her on her blog, The Distracted Domestic.

And now a message from Amy...
"The best laid plans of mice and men" as the (modified) line from Robert Burns goes. I had grand plans for Feeling Stitchy Fridays where I would tease you throughout the week with snippets of that week's featured needle artist all to a big buildup on Friday. The only thing missing from that plan was time. So until I can figure out how to get more time in the day :) I'll continue to post our featured needle artist on Fridays.

March 20th was my two year anniversary writing for Feeling Stitchy! I have met so many lovely people from around the world, discovered needle artists I might not have otherwise seen, had the opportunity to sample great products, and made a lovely friend in the Feeling Stitchy Editor, Floresita.

Feeling Stitchy Friday with Deroui Safaes

Deroui Safaes is a self-taught embroidery artist who creates beautifully detailed and often thought-provoking pieces of embroidery. In looking through her Instagram feed at @d_safae, she shares with us a bit of her process - an image on a computer screen or picture from a book. Take a look at some of my favorites!

" There are women who make things better ... simply by showing up. There are women who make things happen. There are women who make their way. There are women who make a difference. And women who make us smile. There are women of wit and wisdom who - throught strenght and courage - make it through. There are women who change the world everyday ... Women like you. " 💙 - Ashley Rice #internationalwomensday

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"Then I heard the enormous infinite scream of nature" - Edvard much

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Don't let it consume you 📺 ! #artupon

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Friday Instagram Finds No. 91 with Sheryl Kessler

Happy Friday! I know I said that last week was the last Friday Instagram Finds, but life got away from me, and I didn't have time to do what I wanted to this week. Do you ever feel like maybe you've bitten off more than you can chew? That's me right now :)

Let's take a look at Sheryl Kessler from the Instagram account @fairisle37 ! Sheryl creates beautiful hand stitched fabric collage art. Sheryl tags her pieces with #slowstitching, which according to the website The Slow Stitching Movement is:

The Slow Stitching Movement is an illuminating revolution within the stitching and fiber art  industry, launched by international quilting personality Mark Lipinski. Modeled after the international Slow Food movement, The Slow Stitching Movement is open to all fiber and needle artists and will prepare you for a higher form of creativity and important work in the needle and fiber arts, be it quilting, knitting, crochet, tatting, embroidery, rug hooking, weaving, needlepoint, cross stitch, etc. 

I love this movement, and love what Sheryl has done because of it! The variety of stitches and layers of fabrics that Sheryl uses create textured pieces with depth. Here are some of my favorites from Sheryl's Instagram.

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Friday Instagram Finds No. 90 with Tweet and Hoot

Photos by @tweetandhoot

Hi my stitchy friends! Well...today is the last Friday Instagram Finds. But don't be sad! I have something SO FUN in store for you! Buuuttt....you'll have to wait until next week to read the details :)

Let's take a look at @tweetandhoot. Katie creates the best pop culture-inspired hand embroidery! While I thoroughly enjoy her work, some of our more sensitive readers might be offended by some of the phrases in her Instagram feed. One of the things I really like about Katie's feed is that she shows us her works in progress. I think it's so cool when artists show us their work from beginning to end. You can buy Katie's embroidery in her Etsy shop Tweet and Hoot. Let's take a look at some of my favorite pictures from her Instagram feed.

You already know.  Unicorn hoop now available on the shop!  Link in profile!  #unicorn #iggyazalea #raplyrics #imsofancy #embroidery #etsy #tweetandhoot #hoopart #feelingstitchyig

A photo posted by Katie (@tweetandhoot) on Jan 25, 2017 at 11:54am PST

Sassy wolf has made it to my Etsy shop.  Shop link in profile if you can't live without her.  #ilikebigbutts #sirmixalot #babygotback #ohmygodbecky #etsy #embroidery #hoopart #inappropriateanimals #tweetandhoot #feelingstitchyig

A photo posted by Katie (@tweetandhoot) on Jan 18, 2017 at 11:19am PST

All done!  Hipster giraffe is so hipster. #giraffe #hoopart #feelingstitchyig #etsy #tweetandhoot #embroidery

A photo posted by Katie (@tweetandhoot) on Jan 10, 2017 at 2:17pm PST

Friday Instagram Finds No. 89 with Errant Hart

Anna Hart Turner is a mixed media embroidery artist whose art is intricate and bright - I love it! You can find her on Instagram @errant_hart and her Etsy shop Errant Hart. Her use of color and texture make me want to reach through my computer screen to feel the fabrics and stitches she uses. Check out some of my favorites below, and then head over to Anna's Instagram account @errant_hart.

March 20, 2017 is the two year anniversary of Friday Instagram Finds - woo hoo! I'm going to switch things up a little bit, so you might want to start tagging your photos with #feelingstitchyfridays  :)

Day 35 #1yearofstitches building up this area some more

A photo posted by Anna Hart Turner (@errant_hart) on Feb 5, 2017 at 4:48pm PST

Finally finished my portrait of @florence ! Check it out in the shop : http://etsy.me/2k7Mrxr Who else do you want to see a portrait of?

A photo posted by Anna Hart Turner (@errant_hart) on Feb 4, 2017 at 10:12am PST

This cute pup arrived in her home this week! Definitely one of my fave pet portraits I've done so far. You can order your own ! Check out the link in my profile 🐶😻http://etsy.me/2kbdKJC

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Friday Instagram Finds No. 88 with Maryke Dolls

I was looking through our #feelingstitchyig hashtag when I came across the beautiful dolls that Robyn Maryke creates. You can find her on Instagram at @marykedolls and her online shop Maryke Dolls. Robyn's handmade dolls feature recycled wool, and they are beautiful! I don't have a daughter (unless you count my three female dogs :) ), but I want one of these for myself! The Frida, in particular, is my favorite. Take a look at some of my favorite pictures, and then go check out her Instagram feed @marykedolls.

On March 20, 2017 we have our two year Friday Instagram Finds anniversary - woo hoo! I'm switching things up a bit, so you might want to start using #feelingstitchyfridays on your best needle art photos on Instagram  :)

This 70s icon doll has needle-felted eyes and lip colour for a softer look. What do you think? Can't reveal her in entirety just yet; she's part of something really cool coming up in about a month from now. See #beboldmakedolls for more sneak peeks from other makers. 🙈

A photo posted by Maryke Dolls (@marykedolls) on Feb 3, 2017 at 1:43pm PST

Perched and looking delightfully defiant 🙅🏻😉💐

A photo posted by Maryke Dolls (@marykedolls) on Jan 22, 2017 at 1:09pm PST

Warm enough to get outside and snap some photos today. Love outdoor dolly pics! We go on some thrilling adventures 😉 #inthebackyard #wearallthebabies #magicofchildhood #motherhoodrising #gnomesweetgnome #gnomes #kinfolk #adventureisoutthere #exploremore #littleredridinghood #dollmaker #babylove #oureverydaymoments #bigcartel #fibreart #handmadecanada

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Friday Instagram Finds No. 87 with Forest Fibers

Today we feature the hand embroidery of Jackie of @forestfibers. I love how she fills the space in the fabric with paint and lots of little stitches like those in the examples above. She goes outside the hoop with wall hangings that have beautiful meaning. Jackie is 21 years old, but definitely has an old soul. Check out some of my favorite piece below, and then check out her Instagram feed @forestfibers.

You can also purchase Jackie's art on her Etsy shop Forest Fibers Studios.

March 20, 2017 is the two year anniversary of Friday Instagram Finds - woo hoo!! I'm going to do something to switch it up a little bit, so you might want to start tagging your photos with #feelinstitchyfridays  :)

"All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible." - T.E. Lawrence

A photo posted by Jackie | Forest Fibers (@forestfibers) on Jan 31, 2017 at 7:42pm PST

I have a number of things to finish up in the next week. This warm mountain scene is one of them. ✨🌲

A photo posted by Jackie | Forest Fibers (@forestfibers) on Jan 28, 2017 at 6:44am PST

I've been trying to work on like five different things at once to get more work out. But now my desk is really messy and I'm feeling a little scattered so I think I'll just commit to finishing this first. 😂

A photo posted by Jackie | Forest Fibers (@forestfibers) on Jan 25, 2017 at 9:59am PST

Here's a close-up/better photo of my sunflowers you saw the other day. 🌻✨💛 . . . . . #embroidery #contemporaryembroidery #modernembroidery #handembroidery #embroideryart #embroideryinstaguild #embroideryartist #stitchersofinstagram #feelingstitchyig #sunflowers #wildflowers #dmcthreads #makersgonnamake #handmade #supporthandmade #creativelifehappylife #creativityfound #visualsoflife #fiberarts

A photo posted by Jackie | Forest Fibers (@forestfibers) on Jan 16, 2017 at 9:52am PST

Friday Instagram Finds No. 86 with Justyna

Hello Stitchy Friends! On today's Friday Instagram Finds we feature Justyna of @nibyniebo_.  Justyna has a fun and bright style that uses hand embroidery AND polymer clay! I've never seen anyone else do this, and the results are stunning. Her clocks are so much fun.  I just love how she describes her work as "slowly crafted." In this rush around world, it's great to see someone who revels in taking her time to produce beautiful pieces of art.

You can purchase Justyna's works of art in her Etsy shop here. Take a look at some of my favorite pieces from her Instagram feed.

Polymer clay wall clock with anntenas. Life is beautiful. New ideas are chasing me. I'm so happy.

A photo posted by Justyna (@nibyniebo_) on Jan 16, 2017 at 9:47am PST

Wall clock made of huge dose of patience. And polymer clay. I've made it a few months ago but didn't post it on IG. Anyway it's here now starving for your hearts 😚. #wallclock #polymerclay #sculpture #time #interiordesign #slowcraft #slowliving #patience #meticulous #contemporaryart #etsyshop #ABMlifeiscolorful #makersgonnamake #dstexture #interiordecor #MadeToCreate #nibyniebopuppet #inspirationindeed

A photo posted by Justyna (@nibyniebo_) on Jan 9, 2017 at 12:32pm PST

Here is the thing. A few weeks ago I had that brilliant idea. For the last few weeks I've been putting it into effect. The idea is to put together polymer clay sculptures and embroidery. I literally stich polymer clay onto hoop. ☺ #slowliving #slowcraft #shoutout #contemporaryart #embroidery #embroiderymademodern #etsyshop #ABMlifeiscolorful #dscolor #makersgonnamake #madetocreate #dstexture #lifecolorfully #modernart #polymerclay #studio #interiordesign #interiordecor #newidea #artofinstagram

A photo posted by Justyna (@nibyniebo_) on Feb 2, 2017 at 6:17am PST

Friday Instagram Finds No. 85 with Katy Biele

Happy Friday! I've been waiting for this Friday for months because I'm on my way to sunny Florida! YAY! My son and I are spending a few days visiting my parents in the Orlando area, and we have our days planned out at Disney.

Today we're featuring Katy Biele @katybiele and her Instagram feed of gorgeous embroidery! I love her use of bright colors, fun stitches, and floral elements. The pictures in Katy's feed are so prettily staged with interesting angles and bright, sunny photos. You can also find Katy on Etsy. Take a look at some of my favorite pictures!

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Friday Instagram Finds No. 84 with Chawne Kimber

Last Saturday I went to a workshop presented by the Chicago Modern Quilt Guild (which I'm a member of), that featured Chawne Kimber leading us in hand quilting. I'm not a quilter, but I want to be, and Chawne was the perfect person to get me started. Chawne is an artist who is well-known for her social justice minded quilts. It was fascinating to listen to the meanings of the various quilts she brought and get to touch them and feel the different textures. You can find Chawne on Instagram at @cauchycomplete and on her website at Cauchy Complete. Here are some of my favorite pictures from Chawne's Instagram.

The One for Eric is on exhibit at the Michigan State University Museum through summer. A group of students used it in performance art.

A photo posted by Completely Cauchy (@cauchycomplete) on Jan 17, 2017 at 5:27am PST

By the numbers: 22,176 stitches at 20 st/in, overall 5"x10", 10 colors, 28 tapestry, started: 9/30, finished: 11/19 (more photos on blog; link in profile)

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Slowly wanting to share more of this one.

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And here's a bit of the start of the mini hand stitched quilt I started under Chawne's tutelage.

I'm taking a hand quilting class taught by @cauchycomplete for the @chicagomqg , & its fascinating! I got to meet @sonicstitches & @turtlesrs in person, plus make a new friend @emilybruzzini !! Quilting & embroidery go hand in hand, and both are so classic.

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Friday Instagram Finds No. 83 with Emma Mattson

A couple of weeks ago my son sent me a screen cap of some moss. I thought it was a little weird until I tapped the picture and saw that it was hand embroidered moss in an embroidery hoop! He thought it was neat and thought I would, too. And, boy, do I!

Emma Mattson's (@emmancipationx) Instagram feed is beautiful. In addition to being a hand embroidery artist and weaver, she's a fantastic photographer. She's got a great eye and the way she frames her shots are visually appealing.

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And my favorite of her photographs...

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Friday Instagram Finds No. 82 with Rocket Full of Pie

Photo credit: @rocketfullofpie

Hello, Stitchy Friends! I hope that you've had a wonderful holiday season and fabulous New Year! Today for this first Friday Instagram Finds of 2017 we're going to take a look at @rocketfullofpie. As an animal lover and mom to three Chihuahuas and one cat, I adore the pet portraits that Eleri creates! The textures, colors, and fabrics are fresh and fun, and really capture the spirit of the animals. You can read about each of the pets she creates on her blog, and you can commission your own portrait on her Etsy shop. Take a look at some of my favorite pictures from her Instagram feed.

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Friday Instagram Finds No. 81 with Tramp Gramma

Can you believe it's already December? 2016 seems to have flown by! Today we're taking a look at the Instagram feed @trampgramma by Maria. I fell in love with Maria's embroidery the first time I saw it! How many other Hocus Pocus fans are there out there? Isn't her above hoop of the Sanderson sisters awesome?! In addition to her Instagram account, you can also find her on Facebook. Take a look below at more of my favorites from Maria's feed.

Arrumando o cabelinho 🌸

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She's a femme fatale ❤️🍌

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Saudades da série Botânica ❤️ Faz um tempão que não bordo minhas flores

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