#sewing and needlework

[aroworlds]

I thought I might also show off some of my cross-stitch patches during @aggressivelyarospec's Aggressively Arospectacular, especially my collection of quoi, nebula and vague patches (as an aro who floats about said trifecta of identities because comprehending attraction and my relationship to it is difficult).

I do have more: these are just the patches I have yet to attach to my backpack and jacket. It's just so much less fun to sew my patches onto things than it is to sew the patches, so I have a huge backlog!

[dancyrilkingston]

Bear sewing caddies and spool holders (c. 1880’s)

[rosymushrooms]

hand stitched possum patch i made last year ❤️

this lil guy has sold but i’m taking preorders for embroidered possum earrings based off this design!

etsy // ig // patreon

[jaubaius]

Source

[lilaco21]

I think everyone needs to have a go at a new hobby every once in a while because:

1. You might find something you enjoy

2. You gain more respect for those who can do said hobby

3. You remind yourself what it actually feels like to not know anything about a subject

[citronavalkiro]

I like how things are labeled “confident beginner” but there is no “terrified beginner” or “low self esteem beginner” difficulties.

[marimoog]

i had a sudden urge to embroider my man

[bigcats-birds-and-books]

calling all fiber crafters!!

i've been having Thoughts™ about creativity and crafting and art and artisanship and skill, and i'm curious about what the rest of y'all think, so please have this poll:

The yes/no/sometimes/NUANCE is in direct answer to the "Do you feel creative" part of the question; the stuff after the semicolon is just a General Statement of How You Generally Craft. (full disclosure: i knit, so i think in terms of patterns, but if you partake in another fiber craft and there's a better word for "following someone else's design/instructions," insert that there instead!)

~feeling creative~ is defined however you want it to be. (this is why i'm asking the internet at large this in poll form--i'm trying to untangle some of my own thoughts about what makes me feel creative, and what that looks like across my life/hobbies.) if you'd like to elaborate in reblogs/tags/replies, please do!

assumptions i made with these options: if you design your own patterns, you probably also have done quite a bit of making other people's patterns. if you mostly follow someone else's patterns, you may have dabbled in trying your own, but not enough to feel like you're qualified to claim "pattern designer" (hi, it me). please answer with your heart regardless! you can explain as much or as little as you'd like, i'm just after General Trends and Vibes, here!

please reblog! i want to hear from as many people as are willing to play!! thanks y'all!!!

[paintedstitches]

Purple mushroom patches!! They will be in the next shop update..

[aroworlds]

This Aro Week, I've made cross-stitched card designs perfect for gifting to your favourite slightly-snarky aromantic.

The free tutorial includes patterns, card and fabric dimensions and a materials run-down as well as instructions on attaching an aida swatch to cardstock and other border techniques.

[tweedlebat]

Next book on the list to transcribe is this illustrated one on embroidery, crochet, and knitting. It contains examples, patterns, and descriptions of different stitches. Posting the link for those who'd like to read the whole thing without waiting for me to do an image dump!

[onlinesweetheart]

<3

[rosymushrooms]

a work in progress i’ve been chipping away at this week! hand embroidery on recycled lace 🦋

this piece has sold but i have more embroidery available on my etsy! ❤️

support my work on patreon 💖

[artnew8]

A ribbon decorated with colorful flowers to add an aesthetic touch of roses to your sewing project

[stitching-pigeon]

Hello to all the DougDoug and Rosa enjoyers out there! This was my submission for the 2023 Courage for Rosa art contest!

I'm SUPER honored to have made the top 101, as this is my first time submitting my embroidery to an art contest! This has been in the making since April, with a pattern I designed myself. By my best estimation, it contains about 8,000 stitches on an 8x8 inch canvas. Pattern under the cut for anyone interested! Please give credit if you use it, and don't sell it as your own work.

The colors in this image don't match the IRL thread colors. This was what I envisioned when I designed the pattern, but I didn't follow it exactly.

Cloth used was 14-count Aida in an off-white color.