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Hello everybody! Last time we looked at the history of blackwork, this week we’re going to look at contemporary interpretations of that style.
First up we have this piece from Pins and Needles.
Illusions in Blackwork by Pins and Needles
She said, “I love quilts that show illusions of 3D, but I am not a quilter. How could I get [...]
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from the tongue…
an exhibition of works on paper and/or fiber exploring the use of text and language.
Curated by Joetta Maue
June 24-August 6 2010
Opening Reception Thursday, June 24, 8-10pm.
34 North Moore St/Lotus Gallery Space, Tribeca, NY, NY
Artists include:
Allison Manch, Audrey Manning, Bren Ahearn, Bridget Franckowiak, Brooke Holloway, Drucilla Pettibone, Elana Adler, Ellen Schinderman, Eloise de Hauteclocque, Eric Johanni, Grant Olsen, Iviva Olenick, Jamie [...]
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Hi everybody! Last time we looked at the history of early American samplers. If you missed that article, click HERE to read it. This week I trolled Flickr and the Phat Quarter pool to find some examples of modernized samplers. Although we learned last time that samplers tend to include the maker’s name along certain [...]
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This isn’t exactly new (as you can tell from the date indicating when it was lovingly stitched by yours truly), but each year on this date I think of this stitch fondly.
If you aren’t familiar with the song First of May by the talented Jonathan Coulton, you are in luck! He’s giving away a live [...]
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Today is a special day here at Mr X Stitch, besides all of the fifth Friday shenanigans. We’ve reached our 1,000th post – this one!
Cheers! Fanfare! Whooping and throwing of hats in the air!
So it’s very fitting that this post is about something very exciting – the launch of the world’s best stitching podcast, Stitching [...]
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