Modern and Traditional Embroidery Dress

Photo credit: @rocketfullofpie

Hello, Stitchy Friends! I hope that you've had a wonderful holiday season and fabulous New Year! Today for this first Friday Instagram Finds of 2017 we're going to take a look at @rocketfullofpie. As an animal lover and mom to three Chihuahuas and one cat, I adore the pet portraits that Eleri creates! The textures, colors, and fabrics are fresh and fun, and really capture the spirit of the animals. You can read about each of the pets she creates on her blog, and you can commission your own portrait on her Etsy shop. Take a look at some of my favorite pictures from her Instagram feed.

A photo posted by Eleri (@rocketfullofpie) on Nov 18, 2016 at 3:53am PST

A photo posted by Eleri (@rocketfullofpie) on Nov 24, 2016 at 1:54pm PST

A photo posted by Eleri (@rocketfullofpie) on Nov 8, 2016 at 10:02am PST

A photo posted by Eleri (@rocketfullofpie) on Jul 1, 2016 at 7:59am PDT

Let's not forget Hanukkah begins tonight, and I can't think of a lovelier way to commemorate it than to stitch this beautiful Festival of Lights pattern by Cozy Blue.

How special it would be to stitch each candle, one per night, until you have a finished piece!

A teeny tiny felt Sewing Machine pattern by Betz White is perfect for your crafty friends!

There are plenty more delightful ornament patterns in Betz White's shop as well:

Nothing says Christmas like this sweet UFO themed Christmas pattern in the Hallodribums Etsy shop! I love the simple, sketchy lines, and the sweetness of this little pattern. For you less traditional Christmas fans out there.

This Old Christmas Feeling pattern by The Flossbox is just impeccable. The wool threads really give this sweet piece an heirloom feeling - there are so many lovely crewel patterns in The Flossbox's Etsy shop, and some really adorable cross stitch patterns.

Also, don't miss Emily's site for many wonderful embroidery tutorials and resources!

I'm in love with this Merry Little Trees pattern for ornaments by Trellis and Thyme. I love the unusual colors - a cute change from the traditional red and green - who can resist a cheery pink tree? If you enjoy making handmade felt ornaments, there are many to be found in the Trellis and Thyme shop!

Whilst queuing politely on the escalator down to the London Tube and recalling that 'I need to mind the gap!', I was struck by the beautiful embroideries by U.S.A based artist Lauren DiCioccio. Commissioned to promote Royal Ascot, a prestigious, annual horse racing event in the U.K., Lauren had created detailed embroideries exhibiting her vibrant and distinctive style.


I particularly enjoy her collections exploring the 'tangible beauty of commonplace mass-produced media-objects' such as newspapers, plastic bags and bottles. They highlight the brevity of everyday objects and capture their essence. 'These media are becoming obsolete, replaced by the invisible efficiency of various technologies. In some cases, this transition is a good thing- faster transmission and distribution of information, streamlined systems, openness to user input, less waste. But a hole is left behind by the disappearance of these everyday objects. What will happen when we no longer touch information? When newsprint does not rub off onto our fingertips? When we no longer write longhand?'



Drawing from her fine art education and experience Lauren's embroidery resembles a lush oil painting.
Discussing her passion for textiles and its power to evoke emotion, Lauren comments: 'We have a similarly strong emotional response to the material of cloth and to the recognition of time, labor, and care found in a hand-sewn object. Cloth is one of the only textures our body touches and feels so intimately twenty-four hours a day. Its specific tactility and ability to provoke an emotional response is extraordinary, and I have found it an extremely effective and rewarding material to use in my art practice.'


Some of her latest work includes intuitive textile sculptures which she has been exhibiting in her collection 'Familiars'. To find out more about Lauren DiCioccio take a gander at her website here.

Happy Friday! You're in for a treat today with some itty bitty florals made by Em of @honeyandblueberries. That's a Dala horse in the picture above, made up entirely of little embroidered florals - love! Take a look at some more beautiful pieces created by Em.

No matter how difficult or stressful things might be in my life (the past week has not been one of the greatest, I'll be honest), one of the things that always manages to perk me up or let me forget life for a little while, is my creativity. I've always been a creative person, but only now am I really thinking about what that means to me and what I really get out of it. For creative people, being creative (making, writing, whatever it may be) is as essential as breathing. And in those moments when I am down, it's amazing what a pick me up it can be to reflect on something I've created that I'm truly proud of. This pic is #onefromthecuttingroomfloor of my most recent completed embroidery. 🌸💕🇸🇪🐴

A photo posted by Em (@honeyandblueberries) on Oct 19, 2016 at 12:08am PDT

Finished this dala horse embroidery the other day, finally found the time to take a shot of the finished piece. This one is reserved though (not that I have my shop up and running yet!) 💕#embroidery #embroideryart #embroideryartist #embroideryhoop #embroideryfloss #embroiderersofinstagram #stitchersofinstagram #makersofinstagram #makersgonnamake #makersvillage #makersmovement #craftsposure #creative #dalahorse #dalahäst #scandinavian #scandinaviandesign #scandi #swedish #tinyfloralsanonymous #embroideredflowers #embroideryinstaguild #honeyandblueberries

A photo posted by Em (@honeyandblueberries) on Oct 2, 2016 at 10:39pm PDT

Wore my new embroidery today - mini hoop necklace from @dandelyne 😍💕 #embroideryflowers #tinyflorals #tinyfloralsanonymous #craftsposure #embroidery #embroideryart #embroideryhoop #miniembroideryhoop #miniembroidery #miniflowers #dandelyne #dandelynehoops

A photo posted by Em (@honeyandblueberries) on Aug 25, 2016 at 4:28am PDT

Happy Friday! We're going to take a look at the feed of @makingjiggy today! I just love Jessy's pictures. There are some naughty words on some hoops, so if you're easily offended, you might want to keep that in mind.

Jessy's embroidered medals for those adulting skills we all have to do, but secretly wish someone would reward us for - like making our beds or putting on pants crack me up!!

In addition to her embroidery, Jessy is an Instructables teacher, and you can sign up for her embroidery class here. You can also check out her Etsy shop. Let's take a look!

I love how embroideries look when they're drying 😚

A photo posted by jessy ratfink // embroidery (@makingjiggy) on Sep 7, 2016 at 4:23pm PDT

mawage details 🙌

A photo posted by jessy ratfink // embroidery (@makingjiggy) on Aug 29, 2016 at 4:19pm PDT

Hello Stitchy Friends! Today we are going to take a look at the feed of @BloomThreads. Through her Etsy shop, Jackie raises funds for the Semper Fi Fund.

It's so great that Jackie uses her skills with needle and thread to give back to assist wounded, critically ill, and injured men and women in the United States Armed Forces. Let's take a look at Kacjie's work!

Plan for the day:  Get strings on these Christmas ornaments and take product photos for the shop and for the #hookingforhaiti auction. . . . Mother Nature's plan for the day:  Be totally rainy and grey and refuse to cooperate with picture-taking. . . . Plan B:  Strings on ornaments.  Hot tea.  Couch.  Blankets.  Project plotting.  #365daysofcraftingkindness

A photo posted by Jackie (@bloomthreads) on Oct 28, 2016 at 11:44am PDT

Things making me happy on Monday morning--shipping out this diaper cover (this is one of my favorite EGA pieces!), knowing that I'll be able to make another donation to @semperfifund this month (thanks to my awesome customers!), that big red dahlia (I need to find an excuse to stitch up another one of those!) #365daysofcraftingkindness

A photo posted by Jackie (@bloomthreads) on Oct 17, 2016 at 6:47am PDT

Hello my stitchy friends! Today we take a look at Zoe of the Instagram account @snowbird_artworks! Zoe creates lovely embroidery, cross stitch, and paintings. Her typography embroidery is beautifully stitched with bright colors. Her cross stitch snowflakes are delicate and gorgeous.

Zoe's Instagram account is @snowbird_artworks, and you can also find more in her Etsy shop. Take a look at some pictures from her feed, and if you read to the end, find out how you can participate in #ThankStitching.

Wildness is a necessity - John Muir

A photo posted by Zoe Hattersley (@snowbird_artworks) on Oct 10, 2016 at 3:59am PDT

Another load of snowflakes done. ❄️

A photo posted by Zoe Hattersley (@snowbird_artworks) on Oct 20, 2016 at 5:41am PDT

Hibiscus embroidery is now available through @ficklecraftroom click on the link in their profile for the full range

A photo posted by Zoe Hattersley (@snowbird_artworks) on Aug 5, 2016 at 4:34am PDT

Stitching christmas. Yep I said it!

A photo posted by Zoe Hattersley (@snowbird_artworks) on Jul 29, 2016 at 11:16am PDT

Late last October I had the idea for guest posts in November with a thankful theme. Fast forward to this year, and I remembered in time to get the ball rolling, and I call it #ThankStitching! You can read more about it here on my blog. You don't have to fill out the form on the original blog post. If you're interested in participating simply:

Email me at randomactsofamy {at} gmail.com one nice picture that represents why you are thankful for your particular needle art. Include your first and last names, Instagram name, and a paragraph about why you are thankful for your particular needleart, and what it means to you. I'd prefer that you sent this last bit of info attached as a rich text file (.rtf), but a Word or Google document works, too, as well as typing the text within the email. I know we all have different levels of comfort using technology :)

Oh! Also, just to be certain, if you'd like a specific date for your post to go live, include that. :) And feel free to discretely watermark your photos with your name.

Happy Friday, Stitchy Friends! Don't you just love the pumpkins that Seaside Fox Artwork created?! I adore the primitive Americana look of this pumpkin trio. Jennifer has such pretty stitching, and the fabrics she chose have a lovely textured look. As you'll see in the selection of pictures below, Jennifer is an accomplished embroiderer who uses neat and tidy stitches to create her artwork.

You can check out Jennifer's Instagram feed @seasidefoxartwork, and she has an Etsy shop, too

This is the third skull in my new Halloween hoop art collection, this one features a henna-inspired design. She was my favorite one to stitch!

A photo posted by Jennifer (@seasidefoxartwork) on Sep 26, 2016 at 7:27am PDT

Ms. Paisley skull is ready for her close-up...

A photo posted by Jennifer (@seasidefoxartwork) on Sep 27, 2016 at 7:43am PDT

Tomorrow I'm getting to work on my Halloween/Fall hoops...but for today, here is a picture of all my animal alphabet hoops! Some have gone on to new homes, but they are listed in my shop as "made to order" items. The original hoops are all 4 inches, but I am happy to do different sized hoops, at no additional charge! (Any of my animals can be "made to order" even if I don't currently have a listing in my shop - just send me an etsy convo or email me at seasidefoxartwork@gmail.com)

A photo posted by Jennifer (@seasidefoxartwork) on Sep 7, 2016 at 3:13pm PDT

Denim upcycled into embroidery hoop art! This is a 4 inch hoop, inspired by beautiful white henna designs. It's available in my shop. Come and see! (🔹link in bio🔹)

A photo posted by Jennifer (@seasidefoxartwork) on Aug 27, 2016 at 7:47am PDT

Hello stitchy friends! I hope you've had a great week :) Today we're featuring @sweetaddiebeth. Laura makes state hoops embellished with pretty florals and personalized hoops. I especially like her "I promise to put a smile on your face every day" hoop. The colors are so pretty, and her stitching is beautiful. You can find out more about Laura and her shop Sweet Addie Beth on her Instagram feed and Etsy shop.

Just a closer look at the flowers on my Oregon State Love hoop! 🌻🌸🌷

A photo posted by Quality Handmade Embroidery (@sweetaddiebeth) on Aug 14, 2016 at 7:19pm PDT

It's wedding day! I have my gift all ready to go, and now I gotta warm up my Nikon because I'm the wedding photographer too! 😊

A photo posted by Quality Handmade Embroidery (@sweetaddiebeth) on Aug 13, 2016 at 9:40am PDT

Have a two year anniversary coming up? The traditional gift is cotton, and these stitched wedding vows are so sweet!

A photo posted by Quality Handmade Embroidery (@sweetaddiebeth) on Aug 1, 2016 at 3:24pm PDT

Good morning! This Friday we're featuring @lolliandgrace. Anne's Instagram feed is so colorful and beautiful! Her pictures are gorgeous and beautifully staged. I adore her Lady Flower Crown hoops that use appliques using pretty fabrics to add visual pop. You can find out more about Anne and Lolli and Grace on her Instagram feed and Etsy shop.

These lovely ladies (minus the hoop in the upper right corner) are live in the shop now! Click on the link in my bio to get to Lolli & Grace on Etsy. www.lolliandgrace.etsy.com

A photo posted by Lolli & Grace (@lolliandgrace) on Aug 6, 2016 at 3:45pm PDT

Handmade tassels, a hamsa and colorful embroidered flowers...this lovely pendant necklace is in the shop now. Click on the link in my bio to see it!

A photo posted by Lolli & Grace (@lolliandgrace) on Aug 3, 2016 at 3:53pm PDT

Oh, so happy to be stitching a few of these hoops this morning. Truly happy.

A photo posted by Lolli & Grace (@lolliandgrace) on Jul 25, 2016 at 7:54am PDT

Remember the Lady Flower Crown hoops? They will be in the shop tomorrow! Until then you get LFCH (Lady Flower Crown Hoop) spam, er, sneak peeks today.

A photo posted by Lolli & Grace (@lolliandgrace) on Aug 5, 2016 at 9:15am PDT

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Half way through my first layer of satin stitches - so far I like how it looks with the variegated pink.


I completed 4 layers of floss on each petal.


Pull out the template...


Here is what it looked like before I "fluffed" it ...


I really like the end result with the embroidery floss! I also thought it was easier to stitch with the floss than wool, since wool is much more bulky, but I am also new to wool stitching.

A few more photos of different angles...




I see lots of possibilities of using this technique to add more dimension to my stitching too.



What do you think? Which version do you like better - cotton floss or wool?

I have a few more ideas for plushwork, so you may be seeing some more posts about it in the future.....

Good morning, stitchy friends! This Friday we're featuring @plaidlovethreads. Valerie creates bright and colorful embroider. Valerie is based in the Bay Area, and - fun fact - used to be a Disneyland Tour Guide! I really like her necklaces where she layers lace and adds pretty embroidery. You can find out more about Valerie and Plaid Love Threads on her Etsy shop and Instagram!

These colors, whoa!! 😍 #vintagelace #lacenecklace #lacetrim #minihoopnecklace #miniembroideryhoop #minihoop #boho #bohochic #bohostyle #boholove #bohonecklace #rusticstyle #rusticnecklace #laceanniversary #thirteenthanniversary #13thanniversary #floweranniversary #fourthanniversary #4thanniversary #embroiderednecklace #embroideredjewelry #plaidlovethreads #dandelyne @dandelyne

A photo posted by Valerie - Plaid Love Threads (@plaidlovethreads) on Aug 16, 2016 at 9:37am PDT

Baby hoops are one of my favorite things to make! 😁 . #babynames #babynameart #babyhoops #nurserydecor #babyroom #nursery #rustic #rusticdecor #rusticstyle #foxdecor #woodlandnursery #woodlandcreatures #embroideryhoopart #embroidery #embroideredname #plaidlovethreads

A photo posted by Valerie - Plaid Love Threads (@plaidlovethreads) on Aug 17, 2016 at 11:53am PDT

Hello Friday!!!! And hello Instapeeps!!! Any fun plans this weekend? I have concert in the park tonight, a breakfast tomorrow morning with some friends, and I'm singing at church on Sunday morning. #hello #embroidery #embroideryhoopart #hoopart #welcome #guestroomdecor #entrywaydecor #entryway #embroideredflowers #bohodecor #plaidlovethreads

A photo posted by Valerie - Plaid Love Threads (@plaidlovethreads) on Aug 5, 2016 at 1:29pm PDT

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Happy Friday, stitchy fans! On today's Friday Instagram Finds we take a look at @destinycitythreads and her Instagram account. Mo's designs are detailed and beautiful! She's created some fun pop culture-inspired hoops like her "Stay Golden" (Pony Boy) hoop. I also think her plant leaf hoops are terrific. Here are some of my favorites from her Instagram feed. Danielle used #modernvintageembroiderydress.blogspotig, and I'm glad she did so I could discover her fun and creative work.

While you're on Instagram checking out Mo's work at @destinycitythreads make sure you follow Feeling Stitchy! We'd love for you to stop by and say hello. You can find Feeling Stitchy on Instagram at the handle @modernvintageembroiderydress.blogspotish. You can find Amy at @randomactsofamy on Instagram.