Crafterbation

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This rad scraf is by Kajsa of syko, a remarkable designer from Finland. I love the combination colors and patterns she chose for the bird appliqués, and how they contrast with the grey jersey material she used for the scarf. Plus this is exactly the kind of scarf that I can totally still pull off in San Diego, because it’s so lightweight. Perfect for those “chilly” nights.*

* I still have to force myself to remember that 50°F is not cold, and was considered warm for the most part when I lived in Ohio.

A while back I stumbled across a tutorial for these simple monogrammed pillows on design*sponge. 

I love the simplicity of the single letter and the strong typefaces they used. If you’re looking to get started with an easy applique project, look no further.

I’ve got another fantastic stitcher for you from across the pond, Sarah of Guerrilla Embroidery. She makes these fabulous designs that are all hand and freehand machine embroidered. 

I wouldn’t even know where to begin on trying to make something like this. However, I would assume that’s because for starters, I don’t have a degree in embroidery like she does.  I love the organic feel and depth she creates in the her pieces using a mix of fabric/felt appliqué, beads and a variety threads. They are amazing, I am in love!

In some stumbling through flickr groups recently I came upon the fantastic work of lupin. She makes these fabulous brooches which are all hand-cut and hand-stitched felt. (I hope I’m not making a terrible presumption in assuming lupin is a she, but no where in any of the flickr/blog/esty profiles did it say…)

My friend Bob loves squirrels… if only there was a “masculine” answer to the brooch I’d be all set for next xmas.

I think what grabs me the most about her designs are all the little details like the beads in this cherry blossom, or the inset stitiching on the squirrel’s leg. So great! Lupin’s work seems to be mostly inspired by nature, if only nature were insanely cute!  Flowers, leaves, acorns, bugs and little woodland creatures are just the beginning, she’s also got a real thing for tea and cakes. Must be a UK thing… Check out lupin’s etsy shop for more.