Stitching with a Shimmy

Shimmying through life with needles and thread…
August 17th, 2009

10 Inspirational Needlework Blogs

This is a list of some of the needlework blogs I read on a regular or semi-regular basis. Things I really really like to spend time on when I can.
So, in no particular order, my 10 favorite inspirational needlework blogs.
  • Pintangle – Sharon Boggin’s blog. Between this and her stitch dictionary, my stitching life could be complete. :)
  • Annie’s Crazy World – I found this site through Sharon’s. Annie is one of Sharon’s Australian friends, and follows her sampler and her crazy quilting escapades. Very cool eye candy.
  • Grumpy Shopkeeper – Sally Webster keeps a small shop in Edinborough, and blogs about her adventures with knitting, crochet and other needlework stuff.
  • Virginie - yes, it IS in French. Look at the pictures if you don’t read French. :)
  • Moonsilk -Just cool needlework to look at.
  • Rooted In Mississippi – Rissa stitches and bellydances in Mississippi.
  • Elmsley Rose - Megan is learning historical embroidery by making a beautiful sampler of stitches.
  • Needle ‘N Thread - If you’re interested in the broad needlework world like I am, you’ll want to keep up with Mary Corbet’s blog.  Pictures, giveaways, and lots and lots of good information.
  • Witchypoo - Lovely stuff. Just beautiful work, in everything – art journaling, needlework, and such.
  • Linn Skinner – she’s been off and on because of health issues, but Linn Skinner provides really cool links, and she’s a gem of a source for historic needlework information.
January 14th, 2009

Visual Inspiration in Winter…

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Is easy for me to come by.  I love winter. I love the garden in winter. Last winter, and this winter to a lesser extent, however, have been extremely mild here in North Carolina. Very warm. For example, it was 65 degrees at one point last week. I miss my snow!

berries300.jpgBut I have had a chance to take these photos of the wonderful winter berries around the area.  I find them stunning, don’t you?

Yes, they are both of the same variety, but plants in different areas of town. That top photo is screaming at me to do something textiley with the theme… But I don’ t know what, yet.  Any ideas?