Temari Balls

Sylvia Dresser

Thread wrapping, hand stitching. Temari balls originated as children’s toys. Today they are a Japanese art form.

1 + 1 = 3

Sylvia Dresser

Coiled basket, hand embroidery and beading. I have had many opportunities to collaborate with wonderful people, coming up with outcomes that were greater than the sum of us, hence 1+1=3.

Walt

Mary Jo Eckhart

Hand embroidery using strand-able silks on vintage family table linen. Although I’ve stitched for many years, I never thought I could stitch a face. This portrait was created in a class at Arrowmont taught by the awesome Lauren DiCioccio. One of my classmates writes for a British embroidery blogger. “Walt” has been featured on mrXstitch.com

On Wisconsin

Miriam Eisenberg

Machine pieced and quilted. Commercial fabrics. Shows my forever love of my alma mater, University of Wisconsin. Machine quilted by Sally Leed.

Dark Forest Purse

Barbara Feinberg

Machine sewn. This purse was made in an IQI workshop with Sara Lawson. I found the perfect fabric in my stash to make a purse to wear with black and blue. First time installing feet and an adjustable strap.