Hey yarn friends!
Ever find yourself scrolling social media, and BAM! Inspiration smacks you upside the head like a rogue ball of yarn (thankfully, way less painful)? That’s exactly what happened to me today. I was browsing the “Textile Fine Art Facebook Group” (a treasure trove of fibery goodness, I might add!), when I stumbled upon a knit shawl that stopped me cold.
This wasn’t your average garter-stitch rectangle, folks. Oh no! This was a masterpiece of texture and colour, meticulously embroidered with tiny beads and thread, transforming the knitted canvas into a breathtaking meadow teeming with life.
The artist, Sue Brown, (Facebook page: Botanical Knitting by Sue) described her piece as an attempt to capture the “micro world of moss and moss plants.” And capture it she did! Each stitch morphed into a miniature mossy hillock, adorned with glistening dewdrops (those beads, people, genius!).
But what truly blew me away was the reaction of the community. Not a single negative comment – just an outpouring of appreciation, amazement, and inspiration. Comments like “This makes me want to burst into tiny flower petals of joy!” and “It is works like these… that are cherished in museums” spoke volumes about the supportive and encouraging spirit of fiberartists.
Sue’s shawl, born from curiosity and a willingness to push boundaries, reminded me of something I’ve dreamt of for years: bringing the natural world I cherish – rolling hills, views from my kayak, vibrant wildflowers – to life through yarn and needles. Sure, I’ve knit scarves and hats, but capturing the intricate details of nature seemed daunting. Yet, seeing Sue’s work lit a fire in my soul. If she could create a miniature moss garden, why couldn’t I stitch a sun-dappled forest or a river’s edge?
So, thank you, Sue, for the inspiration and the reminder that anything is possible with a little yarn, a lot of imagination, and a supportive community of fellow yarn enthusiasts. Now, excuse me while I go dig through my stash and dream up my own little piece of textile nature!
Until next time friends…
Wow that is so delicate and beautiful. Even the though of doing it seems daunting to me. Hats off to Sue and her creativity (+ talent + skill + hard work). Thanks for bringing it to our notice Artemis. It is inspirational for sure.
Thanks for stopping by. I’m so glad you enjoyed Sue’s talent as much as I did. Hope to see you again.
Beautiful!
Thank you.
Congratulations, Artemis on an exemplary blog entry!
You are right, Sue’s creation is a work of art, filling my display with beads of joy! It’s sheer impressionism that has come off her needles.
So, too, have the words from your pen. Every bit of fun and spunk I know you to have from your art and voice is whisked about in this entry like a skater’s waltz.
It is such a joy to get to know you better through your vibrant blog, post by post.
What a wonderful thing to say! Thank you so much. I hope you visit again.