Alaina Varrone, aka SpidersPaw, is an embroidery artist unlike any you’ve seen before. The self-taught Connecticut native has a style all her own, and it’s far more T and A, than flowers and bunny rabbits. Though her work does feature a lot of big bums and plunging cleavage, it’s more than just provocative. The detail, … Continue reading Artist’s Risqué Embroidery Is Not Like What Grandma Makes
If you love Harry Potter, you’ll love this free embroidery pattern and tutorial from Beverly at Flamingo Toes! You can solemnly (or otherwise) be up to no good and make your own 8″ hoop art piece. Beverly gives step-by-step instructions and photos, and she even talks you through distressing the final piece so it looks … Continue reading Manage Your Mischief With This Embroidery Tutorial
This year, don’t just let your geek flag fly. Hand embroider that geek flag with your favorite quote or character. If you enjoy the Dresden Files, you’ll love this free hand embroidery pattern designed by Jennifer from Sew Hooked. Check out her blog and Craftsy store for more original pattern designs. I’m totally Sher-locked myself, … Continue reading Geek Out With Free Hand Embroidery Patterns and Tutorials
Wow. Just…wow. This embroidered tribute to Ray Harryhausen (who passed away earlier this year at the age of 92) was posted to our Geek Crafts Flickr Pool awhile ago, and it blew me away! It was stitched completely in redwork by the awesome Ellen Schinderman. Ray Harryhausen was a special effects artist specializing in stop motion animation … Continue reading Ray Harryhausen Embroidery
Who knew fungi could be so pretty? Besides Carolyn, I mean. She’s a PhD student and these “furry friends” are actual fungi that’s she’s studying in the lab. She was so smitten with them that she decided to stitch them up as a decoration for her desk. I love it! You should definitely check … Continue reading Fungi Embroidery
Mmmm…toasty braaiiinss! Check out this amazing zombie embroidery by Flickr user Darizard! It’s the perfect combination of cute and creepy. And believe it or not, this was only her first try at embroidery! Zombie Campfire embroidery by Darizard More zombies on Geek Crafts More embroidery on Geek Crafts