Logan's Run

I almost fell over in my chair when I saw this on Craftzine's blog. I loved Logan's Run when I was a kid (I think I just showed my age)

Kiddy Amunda kicks major butt!

Vintage Embroidery

I was lucky enough to chance upon some BEAUTIFUL table centres at an antique shop last week & thought all of you would appreciate this piece in particular.

Isn't it stunning? A bit unexpected? Beautifully executed?

Patterns: Ingalls

Things are a little quiet in new pattern creation over on Flickr this week (although if you head on over to Sublime Stitching I notice they have a new free redwork pattern).

So instead I thought I'd mention a new set of patterns from the 1886 Ingalls Pattern Book that have been cleaned up and reposted by Flickr user Jeninemd from patterns originally posted by the Embroiderist. Clicking on the link above will take you to the whole set but I particularly love this design of a spider web and roses.

1886 Ingalls Spiderweb in Roses

Obey the Hypno Toad

 

Surely Pam Aghababian must have been under the influence of Hypno Toad when she decided to use only fill stitches on this embroidery. But the result is absolutely amazing. It's a striking image made with only a few colours and not that much (fill)stitch variety either. Don't look Hypno Toad into his eyes for too long though or you will be fill stitching your next project too! (not that there's something wrong with that...)

Poem in stitches

boy on the beach embroidery., originally uploaded by Laura Hartrich.

This is absolutely wonderful. I love the stitching and the image. And especially how they are so perfect together.

And yes, there is a quote from a poem in there.. can you see the words?

Beautiful!

The Pillow Talk {Swap} on Flickr

I've participated in the first three rounds of a swap hosted on Flickr called The Pillow Talk {Swap}. Co-hosted by quilters extraordinaire Kerri and Heather, the swap was conceived for the purpose of "creating and receiving the coolest modern & urban pillows for their homes." At 181 swappers strong, the swap (and its Flickr pool) is an amazing source of inspiration for handmade goods.

I wanted to share some pillows from the swap that beautifully incorporate embroidered details into their overall design:

Photo by katydiddy

Photo by sewdeerlyloved

Photo by katydiddy

Photo by Sew-Fantastic

Photo by pocketful of pinwheels

Photo by marmys

Photo by tigglegiggles

Like what you see? Get involved in the next round of the swap, which should be starting soon!

Embroidery Project - - - faux hand bound notebook cover

This project is based on a simple Japanese bookbinding techinique which I learnt from Gemma Jones.



I embroidered this vintage design some time ago & bound it using the Japanese binding method. I did feel a bit sorry that it's life span was going to be so short.

I've come up with a Japanese style embroidered cover which will have a much longer life expectancy & I thought that you clever stitchers might like to use the technique too. I think they make a fabulous gift idea.

How to make a faux hand bound notebook cover

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Once you've completed the embroidery you'll need to assemble the cover. I put together a very simple fabric notebook cover tutorial last year which you might like to follow.

I look forward to seeing your covers popping up in the flickr group.

Love Maze

Boy- I really like this embroidered maze bag by drummbellina on etsy. It's so simple and yet, so complex! Like, oh I dunno...love? (It also makes me think of sashiko.) A maze! Why didn't I think of that? Why didn't you think of that? Thank goodness she thought of it!

(Yes, it took all my willpower to not call this an a-"maze"-ing bag. Oh wait, I just did. Dang.)

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Teeny-tiny bluebird

Stitched by naomicayne

You can tell how teeny-tiny this bluebird is by looking at the hoop screw on this itty-bitty hoop. Gorgeous tiny stitching, naomicayne! Hope you're all enjoying your 4th of July!

Patterns: A spot of deja vu

I couldn't resist another look at this lovely embroidery, especially as I noticed on Etsy recently that it is now a pattern by Joey's Dream Garden! So you too can now get some orange tigery goodness!

About an agreement

Last year, I did a post on Urban Threads and Sublime Stitching. Recently, the two companies came to an agreement, and as a result of that, I felt it was time to remove my post. I’m a huge fan of Jenny and Sublime Stitching, and I’m happy they have settled their differences.

There were fans of Urban Threads, who in the process might have felt alienated by my post, or maybe feel on the outskirts even now. It was never my intention to make them feel this way, and I’d like to apologize to them for that.

Also, there were public attacks on the character of people who work at Urban Threads and Embroidery Inc. – my post never encouraged that, but if anyone felt that my post contributed in any way to this negativity, I would like to apologize for that, too.

In short, our crafty community is what it is because people are open, generous, kind, and accepting. Ok, it sounds really cheesy, but we are strongest when we stand together and support each other. I just want to re-iterate that we are all welcome here, and how blessed I feel to be in your company, every one of you.

Because this post originated with me, I feel it best to keep comments closed and encourage you to email any thoughts you might have on this to me, the writer of the original post. You can find me at unafloresita AT gmail DOT com.

Thank you so much to all of you who make our craft community the amazing place that it is!

Colour explosion

Mexicali Rooster, originally uploaded by sew.zinski.

Isn't that fantastic? So happy and bright!

Knot to B

Look what Especially Amazing Stitches I have found in the Embroidery group on Flickr this week!   14countess did a marvelous job on these French Knots. I love the unique approach of this piece as well. Following the pattern design and colours of the fabric but giving it an amazing texture with the French knots.

The Official MrXStitch podcast - featuring Kittykill!

Hi everybody! Just a quick note to let you know some exciting news - the latest episode of Stitching n Junk, the official Mr X Stitch podcast, is here! And this time, Jamie and I interview the legend that is Kittykill! How awesome is that?

So far we have had the honor of interviewing Julie Jackson of Subversive Cross Stitch fame, Bascom Hogue, redwork genius and embroiderer extraordinaire - and now our beloved Kittykill, blogger here at Feeling Stitchy and Faster Kittykill as well as the moderator of the needlework section at Craftster.

So come on, give it a try! You can listen through your browser here or subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here. Join in the conversation! :)

Keeping it Clean

As a snarky stitcher, I've been known to stitch a dirty word from time to time, but I love alternatives to swears as well. That is probably why I find this commercial from Orbit gum so amusing - swear words are replaced by ridiculous tame alternatives.

Apparently, I'm not the only one who finds it funny:





Robyn Enz stitched a few of the fun phrases. Great stuff!