EAV - Block Party Bikes

Living Walls put together an amazing block party this past weekend in East Atlanta Village.  Knitterati and GSU's Fiber, Fabric & Form students installed a fleet of bikes throughout the neighborhood as part of the event.  I made sure to get there as soon as possible.

Jean Ray Laury

I found Quilts & Coverlets A Contemporary Approach by Jean Ray Laury in a dumpster last week in Candler Park in Atlanta, GA.  It was a great find and it's well worth a read.  I especially respond to her "Therese Quilt."

This photo was tucked into the book.

Full Mano

Amazing work by Full Mano.

Knitterati

Knitterati's "Communitree" is my favorite part of this year's Art on the Beltline. It's so beautiful to witness, and it reminds me of Carol Hummel's "Tree Cozy."

Stacey Page

There's something so wonderful about Stacey Page's work.

Jo Hamilton

Jo Hamilton at Cafe Grumpy, Brooklyn, NY.

Olek

This piece by Olek was spotted by my friend Elaine in New York, NY.

Lauren DiCioccio

"19MAR10" by Lauren DiCioccio.

Sixfold Collective

Sixfold Collective's "Recurrence" is part of Art on the BeltLine. Collaborating artists are Corrina Sephora Mensoff, Terri Dilling, Susan Ker-Seymer, Amandine Drouet, Susan A. Cipcic and Ann Rowles.

Update : "Recurrence," a mixed-media work channeling the energy and abundance of nature, was destroyed. Burned actually."

Piodao Group

Tufted Pixel Rug

Lisa Anne Auerbach

Lisa Anne Auerbach makes amazing sweaters.

Ptolemyclark

"This is my second attempt at cross stitch." - Ptolemyclark

Rosey Grier

Rosey Grier played tackle for the Rams and the Giants and was a member of the "Fearsome Foursome." Off the field he worked in needlepoint, and he published "Rosey Grier's Needlepoint for Men" in 1973. He even made appearances on TV to promote male crafting. It's a wonderful book and has chapters for "the sportsman", "the ladies in your life", and "just for you."

The caption reads, "Me, with most of my menagerie. I may be too old to sleep with a panda, but I sure can needlepoint one."

Marushka

My parents bought this silk screen by Marushka years ago. It reminds me so much of family trips to Maine.

"Marushka, a design and silk screen textile manufacturing company, was founded in Spring Lake, Michigan, in 1972 by Phyllis Gifford and Dick Sweet. the name “Marushka” means “Mary” in Polish." - unruly things

Luren Jenison

I had the pleasure of going to school with Luren Jenison. She is a delightful person and it shows in her work. These are both from a series titled "Nomadic Environmental Design."

Sarah Horton

Sarah Horton makes wonderful embroideries, collages, doodles, and comics. I really admire the humor in her work. This one's titled "The Dapper Gentleman." She currently lives in Sacramento, CA.

Staci Stone

I saw this piece tonight at "A Series of Controlled Environments," a show by Atlanta's Off The Wall sculpture group. It was created by Staci Stone, a local artist who is currently studying at SCAD. The piece is titled "Laboring Continents," and it's completely comprised of wooden spools.

Sewnbyblythe

I am in love with Sewnbyblythe's Etsy store. Along with this rocking "Felt Tape Deck with Removable Mix Tape," she has a "Felt Holga Camera" and a "Felt Brownie Camera" for sale. Her hand stitched details are so delightful. She currently lives and works in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Johnny Murder

I love the bright colors and anti-aesthetic feel of Johnny Murder's embroideries. He lives with his wife Penny Nickels in Portland, Oregon, and they both make wonderful stitch work. The piece above is titled "After the Rush Show," and he just interviewed me for his Manbroidery blog. Please check it out. Thanks Johnny!

Hilary Longley-Cook

I recently found out that my Great Uncle Hilary worked in fibers during retirement. His son Robert told me that, "He worked in wool, and in geometric patters - I think he enjoyed the fact that it was quite a mathematical process - get the math wrong and you were in for an evening of unpicking!" I have had many such evenings. All of his work were labors of love made to be passed down as heirlooms. This is a photo of a fire screen that he made for Robert and his family.