Comments on: Giveaway Time! The Cutting (& Stitching) Edge – Reflection

By: Danielle

Danielle — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:17:37 +0000

I find stitching a soothing exercise- normally a knitter stitching is the more elegant sister art, where each individual stitch means something on its own, as opposed to knitting’s ‘links in a chain’ stitches.

I was fascinated by Kate Kretz’s hair embroidery projects, seen here:
http://www.katekretz.com/hair.html
The detail is superb, especially working with a monochromatic palette.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:15:30 +0000

Stitching for me used to mean cross stitching the same old kitties and pretty views, but now it’s a way of expression. I’ve seen stitching take on the form of bumper stickers and graffiti. It’s so much more open and free than what I was raised seeing. It’s a way of taking something plain and making it your own – your own design, your own thoughts, your own expression. There are no rules and that gives us the freedom to do what we will.

By: Sarah Fay

Sarah Fay — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:56:44 +0000

I love to work with my hands. A lot. They are constently busy with any number of projects. Cross-stitch, embroidery, crocheting, knitting, sketching, painting, etc………..

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By: Sarah Free

Sarah Free — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 04:33:31 +0000

I love cross stitch. To me it serves as something to keep me occupied when im stuck in bed, anger management (poor aida pays for many mistakes idiots have made in my life), an insomnia cure, an outlet when im manic. It serves many functions. I have loved watching the nu craft movement explode. Before it did I often found myself sitting with graph paper and sharpies to come up with designs that arent cute and snuggly, seeing my generation claim something that supposedly was a granny hobby and turn it back into an art form that expresses our attitudes and values has been a ton of fun. I plan on continuing to churn out scarves, blankets, book marks, pillows, poppets until I am actually a grandma lol. Through out the years I have evolved from stitching the manson emblem on my jean jacket… lets just say many years ago… to making elaborate wall hangings that insult sensitive house guests, and bookmarks that my nerdy/geek friends now clamor for. Finally there are other like minded crafters that realize you can stay true to the art while staying true to your personality and avoid rosebud motifs.

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Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:15:22 +0000

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By: Barb Nelson

Barb Nelson — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 21:05:31 +0000

Since I started my third trimester, my stitching has become more important to me than ever! I’ve been cross stitching and doing blackwork embroidery since I was about eight years old (yay SCA), but I am an all around crafter. Well, since I started the third trimester in August, my hands have been so swollen and sore that the only thing i can do is hold a needle. I’ve been working on birth announcements that are all done in blackwork, and on designing other projects.

My inspiration is usually the artwork around me or random craftiness that i see when I’m surfing around online. I like to take images or ideas that I find interesting and make them into something stitchable. I generally like to design my own, because otherwise, I’m making what everybody else and their brother can make, and that’s just boring. But some things, like Subversive Cross Stitch, just warm the heart so much that I love to use their patterns too.

By: Amelia Raley

Amelia Raley — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 20:37:05 +0000

Tell me about stitching, what does it mean to you?

My first embroidery, at age six, was a graceful swan. Now, I use it as a way to mark time. I stitch all of my work during my daily commute to graduate school, which is 2.5 hours a day. I love stitching because it is fundamentally such a visceral art form: no where else is blood, spit and strain so delicately combined to make such beautiful, pristine images.

What stitchy stuff excites you? What inspires you?

The artist Andrea Vander Kooij utterly astounds me. Her work is amazing and heartbreaking. I became friendly with Julie Jackson from Subversive Cross Stitch through flickr about two years ago when I submitted one of my stitched Decorative Cum Rags.

By: Skellig

Skellig — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:07:40 +0000

I like making all kinds of things, especially when they are made with pointy needles. I don’t like pretty twee crap. I like ones that look like paintings, especially when they have skulls on them. The rude and witty sayings make me laugh, more if they look sedate at first glance.

Happy Birthday Mr X Stitch

By: Erica

Erica — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:59:08 +0000

Stitching, to me, is heritage. Both my mother and grandmother sew – and I love the idea of passing on their handmade treasures for years to come. That said, I too, love creating as well, and want to stitch items that reflect the times and my personality, thus I love making “modern” scenes and words that are are more current. I’m inspired a lot by nature, but love presenting it in less than traditional manners.