Weird embroidery

A single skeletal muscle contains hundreds of thousands of individual fibers stretched in long rows, an anatomical fact that the textile artist behind Ambroidering recreates in an unusually fitting manner. Based in Shropshire, England, the artist stitches precise embroideries of the human body, defining circular systems with sinuous threads, conveying the distinct layers of skinContinue reading "Anatomical Embroideries Use Precise Stitches and Beads to Portray Muscles, Organs, and Bodily…

Did you know, seeing as there are no primates native to Australia, bats are our closest animal relative? Also, Old World fruit bats (megabats) i.e. our grey-headed flying fox - the largest Australian...

How is your summer going so far? We're sure that most of you have packed schedules with exciting activities, so you can't complain about boredom. However, for those of you who value alternative ways of relaxation and are seeking ideas for what to do on those long summer days, we're here with a list full of inspirations.

“Goth girls, moth girls. Goodnight. Hand embroidery on natural linen. #handembroidery #kafka #fridaynightartdorks”

Hand sewn embroidery of teeth with found fabric on embroidery circle. 6x6 inches wide, with hanger on the back for wall hanging.

“Embroidery by Turkish textile artist Irem Yazici #womensart”

Our love for strange creatures here at House of Whimsy is not a secret, and the anglerfish is definitely on the weird list. In this pattern, our rather intimidating anglerfish is luring a tiny snack of a fish in with her glow-in-the-dark lure, surely ready to snap it up at any moment. This embroidery pattern is not just an excuse to stitch a fun and fearsome anglerfish onto something you love, but also an excuse to use glow-in-the-dark embroidery floss if you wish. This anglerfish hand…

women want me, fish also want me- please help its getting weird

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