My day job as a helicopter pilot, stuntman and ninja means that I’m a bit snowed under at the moment, so I’ve chosen to spend the next few Cutting (& Stitching) Edges looking back at the fantastic artists we’ve featured so far this year.
We started the year with Megan Canning and her education-styled biology and anatomy pieces – clever stuff!
![Megan Canning'S Cella Humanis](https://mrxstitch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/cell_linen.jpg)
The art quilts of Melanie Testa were next up – don’t forget you can buy her book and learn how to create your own quilty treasures!
![Melanie Testa Quilt - Wandering The Cutting (& Stitching) Edge - Reflections](https://mrxstitch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Melanie-Testa-Wandering.jpg)
Louise Riley was next, and I was fortunate to see her work for reals in the Beware of Embroidery exhibition.
![Louise Riley Embroidery The Cutting (& Stitching) Edge - Reflections](https://mrxstitch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Louise-Riley-3.jpg)
Yin Xiuzhen amazed me with her Portable Cities…
![Portable City Jia Yu Guan By Yin Xiuzhen The Cutting (& Stitching) Edge - Reflections](https://mrxstitch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Portable-City-Jia-Yu-Guan-by-Yin-Xiuzhen.jpg)
… and Frederique Morrel twisted my melon with their repurposed needlepoint creations!
![Frederique Morrel Tapestry Creations The Cutting (& Stitching) Edge - Reflections](https://mrxstitch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Frederique-Morrel-4.jpg)
Niki Johnson gave us stitched bakeware featuring American icons…
![Niki Johnson - Le Tart The Cutting (& Stitching) Edge - Reflections](https://mrxstitch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/nikijohnson-le-tart.jpg)
And Jimmy McBride presented us with intergalactic quilts. Of course. 🙂
![Jimmy Mcbride - Quilt Pillars Of Creation Detail The Cutting (& Stitching) Edge - Reflections](https://mrxstitch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Jimmy-McBride-Quilt-Pillars-of-Creation-detail.jpg)
I fell in love with Lisa Connolly‘s charming, yet edgy, girls…
![Lisa Connolly'S Poppy The Cutting (& Stitching) Edge - Reflections](https://mrxstitch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/poppy.jpg)
And was enchanted by the animation from Maggie and Mildred.
It’s safe to say the year got off to a very good start! Check back next week for more reflections and more fantastic stitchery!