Anyone who knows the lovely Colette, from the Essentials family, knows that she has, um, a bit of the thing when it comes to embroidery. In her honor, I have to post about this site I am loving–mrxstitch. Billing themselves as the “number one contemporary embroidery and needlecraft blog on the planet…we bring you posts about people who are pushing the boundaries of the threadiverse: people who make amazing art using the power of stitch.” (via)
Modern, Hip, and not your Grandma’s Embroidery, there is much to see. Here’s a small sample.
This piece is by artist Bren Ahearn. Mr X. Stitch says it “reminds me of the history of ritual needlework pieces used in wedding ceremonies, while provocatively exploring the idea of who is allowed to marry.” (via)
By artist Penny Nickel--so lovely!
Embroidery by Lagidgette
I had to put this Pikachu one up here for my son--I love you, baby!
Gorgeous Thread Art by Robert Forman
This makes me feel like pulling out a needle and thread. But I think I’ll start with a teatowel…
