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April 18, 2008
Petri Dish Embroidery
Betty links us to Rachel's embroidery from a series that reproduces anatomy illustrations from the 1900s in free-form stitches. I love how textural the end product is. I can't wait to see more in the series!
Posted by Becky Stern |
Apr 18, 2008 04:00 PM
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April 10, 2008
Stephanie Metz's Exquisite Felt Art
Stephanie Metz makes these incredible felted artworks of skulls, humans, and other animals. Via BoingBoing.
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Apr 10, 2008 04:00 PM
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April 9, 2008
Springtime Yarn Wreath
Danielle Thompson describes her process for making this beautiful yarn wreath, which practically shouts SPRING! She used various yarns and vintage millinery items which create a fresh and playful look. Springtime Yarn Wreath
Related:
• Felted Recycled Sweater Wreath
• Make a Mushroom Wreath
• Vintage Button Wreath
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 9, 2008 01:00 PM
Fiber Art, Home and Garden |
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April 8, 2008
Amy Long's Fiber Art
I had the opportunity last night to visit Amy Long's MFA thesis show in fibers, and I must say I was very impressed. She uses crochet and hand felted wool to create these unique and very evocative forms. The show will be up until the end of the week in Tempe, AZ. More photos on Flickr.
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Apr 8, 2008 02:00 PM
Arts, Crochet, Events, Felting, Fiber Art |
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April Meeting of the Textile Study Group of NY
For the April meeting of the Textile Study Group of NY, they are having a Member's Slide Show. During the free event, artists will speak briefly about the fiber materials they use while images of their work is displayed.
Textile Study Group of NY
Wednesday, April 16, 7 pm
A.I.R. Gallery II
511 W. 25TH St. (between 10th & 11th Aves.), #301
New York, NY
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Apr 8, 2008 07:00 AM
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April 1, 2008
Knitted Brain
Sarah Illenberger made this gorgeous knitted brain, and she makes other body parts, too. Via Mind Hacks. (Thanks, Matt!)
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Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
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March 31, 2008
Win a Monster Eyeball Pincushion
Felting in Fibrespace will be giving away one of these creepy-cool monster eyeball pincushions in a random drawing on Monday, April 7. Just head over to the blog and leave a comment--and be sure to check out the rest of her colorful creations while you're there. Monster Eyeball Pincushion
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Mar 31, 2008 05:00 PM
Contests, Felting, Fiber Art |
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DIY Weaving Loom
Craftster user Subloke was so inspired to try weaving, she ran to the hardware store and after spending just a little over $20, was able to put together this homemade PVC loom. DIY Weaving Loom
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Mar 31, 2008 12:00 PM
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March 26, 2008
Suvi the Felted Monster
From the CRAFT Flickr pool, user LicoriceTree made this little redheaded cartwheeling monster named Suvi. I love the talons!
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Mar 26, 2008 04:00 PM
Amigurumi and Toys, Felting, Fiber Art |
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March 17, 2008
Made by Moxie's Little Big Dog
I've always loved those cute Fisher-Price Little People, so my jaw dropped when I saw this needle-felted version of a Little People dog figurine show up in the CRAFT Flickr pool. It was created by our Vol. 06 cover artist, Moxie, and is made entirely from needle-felted corriedale wool roving. She didn't do any sewing, stuffing, or wet-felting--just hours and hours of jabbing with a sharp needle. Amazing! Little Big Dog
Related:
• Interview with Moxie of Made by Moxie
• Needle Felting Booster Kit in the Maker Store
• Felted Pickaxe by Moxie
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Mar 17, 2008 07:00 PM
Amigurumi and Toys, Felting, Fiber Art |
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March 14, 2008
Skeleton Cardigan Part 2 - CRAFT Video Podcast
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This week's CRAFT Video Podcast is the second in a two part series on how to make intarsia/stranded knitting pattern from an image in Photoshop. We'll go from the gridded pattern we made last week to a knitted back panel for the sweater using a mixture of intarsia and stranded multicolor knitting.
Related:
- Skeleton Cardigan Part 1 - CRAFT Video Podcast- Link.
- Skeleton Cardigan - CRAFT Pattern Podcast - Link.
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Mar 14, 2008 11:00 AM
101, CRAFT Podcast, Digital Design and Photography, Fashion, Fiber Art, Knitting, Needlearts, Video |
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March 11, 2008
Felted Monster Bag
Check out this felted handbag with the face of a monster on the side! From the site:
Gertrude is a little shy, see how her hair hangs in front of her face, she's trying to hide. However, when she's had a bit too much to drink, she shows her wild side. She has a tendency to poke her tongue out at people and with a little encouragement she'll perform her amazing party trick, not many monsters can pop their eyeball out of their socket! I had a lot of fun with this, makes a change from flowers, I'm planning to make some more. She's available for re-homing in my Etsy shop.
Great party trick, pulling her eye and tongue out. - Link.
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Mar 11, 2008 04:00 PM
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Wool Houses
Check out these amazing crocheted and knitted houses worn as sweaters--a collaboration between fashion designer Yoshikazu Yamagata and knit artist Mafuyu. [via] Link.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Mar 11, 2008 03:00 PM
Crochet, Fiber Art, Knitting |
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March 3, 2008
Pebble Carpet
These handmade wool felted pebbles are strung together to make a rug by South African designer Ronel Jordaan. They're so deceiving! - [via] Link.
Related:
Livingstones - stuffed stones on MAKE - Link.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Mar 3, 2008 04:00 PM
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February 22, 2008
Stuffed Digital Camera
Bobilina created this wonderful handsewn camera--I love the contrast of soft textiles with hard technology. Link.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Feb 22, 2008 03:00 PM
Amigurumi and Toys, Fiber Art |
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February 4, 2008
Amy Long's Felted Hearts
Another find from last Friday's downtown Phoenix art walk, these hand-felted hearts by Amy Long have unexpected details like tiny horseshoes or fire sprinkler heads. They'll be up at the Eye Lounge until the end of the month. More pictures at my Flickr - Link, and info about Amy's MFA exhibition - Link.
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Feb 4, 2008 02:00 PM
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January 16, 2008
Dissected Fiber Frog
How great is this knitted and needle-felted dissected frog by Etsy seller CraftyHedgehog? (Answer: SUPER great.) [via] Link.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Jan 16, 2008 12:00 PM
Fiber Art, Knitting |
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January 15, 2008
Pirhana Plant
Koalajoe came up with this great needle-felted pirhana plant inspired by Super Mario Brothers. Link.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Jan 15, 2008 01:00 PM
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January 14, 2008
Felted Guitar Necklace
Show your dedication to rock'n'roll with this killer felted guitar necklace by Etsy seller 3FUN. Link.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Jan 14, 2008 05:00 PM
Fiber Art, Jewelry |
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Mario Hugo Hand Embroidered Illustrations
Cally from the Cally Creates blog posted about this art work by Mario Hugo. The piece is called Nowhere Again and is hand embroidered. [via] Link.
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Jan 14, 2008 06:00 AM
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