In case you don't know by now, Flickr is a hotbed of crafty swaps. I've participated in many, many great sewing and quilting swaps over there, and it seems like embroidery swaps are really gaining in popularity and momentum.
If you've read my other posts here on Feeling Stitchy, you know that I love to blur the lines between fabric, sewing, quilting, and embroidery. And if you want to see some examples of how these different elements can come together to create wonderful works of art -- all framed in a simple embroidery hoop -- look no further than the Scrappy { Hoops } swap.
The Scrappy { Hoops } a group "dedicated to creating and receiving the coolest modern and urban fabric hoops for their homes!" The insanely talented swappers in the group combine different materials and techniques to bring their visions to life.
But enough words. I've compiled a collection of beautiful & inspirational photos to give some flavor of what you can find in the group. Click on each photo to learn more about both the maker and the recipient of each piece.
Want to get involved? The group recently wrapped up round 1 of the swap, and I've heard some buzz about a potential round 2 ...
If you've read my other posts here on Feeling Stitchy, you know that I love to blur the lines between fabric, sewing, quilting, and embroidery. And if you want to see some examples of how these different elements can come together to create wonderful works of art -- all framed in a simple embroidery hoop -- look no further than the Scrappy { Hoops } swap.
The Scrappy { Hoops } a group "dedicated to creating and receiving the coolest modern and urban fabric hoops for their homes!" The insanely talented swappers in the group combine different materials and techniques to bring their visions to life.
But enough words. I've compiled a collection of beautiful & inspirational photos to give some flavor of what you can find in the group. Click on each photo to learn more about both the maker and the recipient of each piece.
Want to get involved? The group recently wrapped up round 1 of the swap, and I've heard some buzz about a potential round 2 ...
Photo courtesy of sandy (paperpoppies) on Flickr
Made by JenniferLGB
Photo courtesy of Sarah @ pingsandneedles on Flickr
Photo courtesy of Miss-Print on Flickr
Photo courtesy of Angela - fussycut on Flickr
Photo courtesy of Poppyprint on Flickr
Photo courtesy of stitches&scissors on Flickr
Made by asquared(w)
Photo courtesy of Miss-Print on Flickr
Made by {safieh}
Photo courtesy of rosaechocolat on Flickr
Photo courtesy of bearpawandbearpaw on Flickr
Photo courtesy of Aneela Hoey on Flickr
Made by sewdeerlyloved
Photo courtesy of sewdeerlyloved on Flickr
Made by yearofhandmade
Photo courtesy of badskirt - amy on Flickr
Made by creationsbyrachel
Photo courtesy of verykerryberry on Flickr
Made by safischer1
Photo courtesy of daveandsusi on Flickr
Made by verykerryberry
Photo courtesy of suzettra on Flickr
Photo courtesy of amandaquilts on Flickr
Photo courtesy of mccuisti on Flickr
Photo courtesy of sandy (paperpoppies) on Flickr
Photo courtesy of stitches&scissors on Flickr
