Handmade Fiber Arts on Etsy, Mine..... and Others!
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Handmade Fiber Arts by Creative Crafters
The items you will find featured here are all handmade with a great deal of care and much love, as most of us began by making these things for our own children, family and friends long before we began sharing them online for sale.
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Contents at a Glance
Sections of Fiber Arts
.... followed by the artists/crafters who create in the field
Etsy Fiber Artists
Since their launch in 2005, 100,000 sellers from around the world have opened up Etsy shops. In the area of fiber arts, there are currently over 301,000 items listed on Etsy from a large number of creative crafters, with new ones listed daily.
My Etsy Journey
Opening Day, March 3, 2008
I began my online selling journey nearly four years ago when a friend told me about Etsy. Prior to that time, I had spent 30+ years creating my crafts for the delight of my own children, for gifts for family and friends, and eventually for my grandchildren. Over the years, I had occasionally participated in local craft fairs and displayed my items in consignment shops, selling a few here and there.Today I continue to have a few items on consignment in a local shop that features handmade items, but my main focus for my creations has become my Etsy Shop, Mountainside Crochet. I chose my shop name from the fact that at the time I was living on the side of Stumphouse Mountain in Upstate South Carolina, on the edge of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.
Special Note:
This story is a review of some of the delightful handmade items in the field of Fiber Arts available on Etsy. I've included a plexo after each section of fiber arts for any and all Etsy fiber artists to post a link to their Etsy Shop. Please add it under the correct section of fiber arts, or write me and I'll add it for you.
The Plexos are monitored. If you are NOT leaving a link to an Etsy Shop, your submission will be deleted as it will not be relevant to the topic of Fiber Artists on Etsy. Thank you.
CROCHET
Crochet - My Fiber Arts Focus
I can knit and sew, but I LOVE best to Crochet!
My favorite fiber art medium is Crochet. Crochet takes many forms, from delicate doilies to bulky sweaters, from pretty afghans to hats to kitchen and household accessories.My specialty is creating plush animals and toys with children in mind. I love the smile on a child's face when they see or hold one of my 'cute critters'.
My very first listing in my new Etsy Shop was a Baby Teddy Bear wearing a bib, crocheted using a soft pale green yarn. Over the years I've made a couple dozen of these Baby Teddy Bears for baby gifts for friends and for sale.
Create your own Crocheted Teddy Bear
Fun patterns on Amazon
Valerie's Gallery
Felted Wool Crochet
Valerie, a lovely lady in NY State, features handmade felted wool vessels and handknit accessories in her own unique style. Her Etsy Shop is Valerie's GalleryValerie has been knitting, crocheting and quilting for the past 30 years with a new-found passion for felting. She finds it so amazing what can be created with wool!
On display at Valerie's Gallery are unique hand made felted treasures crocheted or knitted in various styles and colors. Valerie also creates beautiful classic knits. Each item is hand made by Valerie's original design (without using patterns!), so each item is truly one of a kind!
Valerie's felted wool vessels are truly beautiful. Pictured are a lovely set of two felted bowls in orange and brown.
Crocheted Hats in Many Forms
by Nora
Crocheted hats can be found in many styles from hats to caps to beanies to cloche to snoods. Nora from North Carolina has a lovely selection in almost every category. Nora has two Etsy Shops; her original one NoraDora has darling doll outfits. Her many hats and other 'pretties' are shown here at noradoramora, which she describes as a continuation from her first Etsy Shop as: noradoramora = mora from noradora . . .Nora's Snoods are quite special, her own design, and something you won't find just anywhere.
Nora also has lovely women's hats:
And a line of specially designed chemo caps
"Crocheted With Love... Fighting Cancer One Gift at a Time" which Nora designed as part of her contribution to Spirit Jump.
HomemadeZen
A Fiber Artist in Crochet
HomemadeZen from Baldwinsville, NY is a full time System Engineer, married to a Marine. She creates adorable crocheted animals and cute amigurumi characters from her own original patterns.HomemadeZen's wonderful work can be found in her Etsy Shop where the patterns for her creations are also for sale.
I love her darling STAR Amigurumi Toy the pattern for which is pictured here.
Crochet Artists and Crafters on Etsy
Aqua Amigurumi Teddy Bear Says "Come list your shop with us".
A list of Etsy Sellers who create cute and clever crocheted items.
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MountainsideCrochet on Etsy
Thank you for visiting my Land of Crochet, and oth more...6 points
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http://momwithahook.etsy.com
Crochet Pre-made and custom Hats, amigurumi, scarf more...3 points
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valeriesgallery on Etsy - Welcome to my Etsy Shop ~ Felted Wool and Hand Knits
Welcome to Valerie's Gallery, featuring handmade f more...2 points
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HomemadeZen on Etsy - Cute Amigurumi and Crochet Patterns~
Custom orders are welcome here! Convo me for detai more...2 points
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noradoramora on Etsy - Nora's "Mora" Place
Welcome! noradoramora = mora from noradora . . . E more...1 point
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noradora on Etsy - Nora's Place
Welcome to my shop, come in and browse!! I have op more...1 point
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GrandmaLindasHouse on Etsy - GrandmaLindasHouse
Welcome to Grandma Lindas House where everything i more...1 point
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singingbeads on Etsy - SingingBeads
Come on in! SingingBeads features beautiful hand c more...1 point
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bagsandmorebypam on Etsy - Bags and More by Pam - hand crocheting by Pamela Todd
July 15, 2009. Featuring high quality hand-crochet more...1 point
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Scarlet Cord Designs by KrisKeese on Etsy
Handmade needle felted, mixed media, and crocheted more...0 points
You, Too, Can Learn to Crochet
The best way to learn to crochet is to begin with a basic How-To book. This will show you the basic stitches, in addition to getting you familiar with the terms used in patterns, such as sc = single crochet.
Your Fiber Arts Writer, Wednesday_Elf
Loves to Write About Crochet Artists on Etsy
KNITTING
Different yarns and knitting needles may be used to achieve different end products by giving the final piece a different color, texture, weight, or integrity. Using needles of varying sharpness and thickness as well as different varieties of yarn adds to the effect.
Fantastic Knitted Toys
Delightfully Created by mamma4earth
Here at mamma4earth you will find the most delightful handknitted treasures. All her items are knitted with the most beautiful pure Merino sheep wool from the Cape in South Africa and they are filled with pure fleece. Her designs are absolutely amazing, as you can see by this adorable group of her specially-designed farm animals.mamma4earth says: "The wool I use is very precious to me because it has been handspun and hand dyed. It has such a lovely soft texture and the most beautiful hues and colour variations that knit up into the most wonderful farmyard characters and gnomes."
Babbidge Patch on Etsy
Welcome to Babbidge Patch ~ Home of Adorable knit hats and Body Decor Designer Scarves ~ Made in Maine!To me, this is a perfect example of "Creating Art with Fiber."
Cathy, of Falmouth, Maine, does the cutest, most creative designs in knit hats you'll ever see. My favorite are her hats for babies and children. This man-in-a-galaxy-far-far-away design is adorable!
Cathy also knits beautiful scarves for every occasion and season. Come see her delightful items here in her Etsy Shop Babbidge Patch
Etsy Sellers Who Knit
Pooh Bear Hopes You'll List Your Etsy Shop with Us.
mamma4earth on Etsy - Mamma 4 Earth Waldorf Inspired Farm Animals, and Toys
Welcome to my shop, Mamma4earth, I am a stay at ho more...5 points
fromewetoyou on Etsy - Bumble's Fiber Art
Ready to spin fiber, handspun and hand dyed yarn, more...2 points
valeriesgallery on Etsy - Welcome to my Etsy Shop ~ Felted Wool and Hand Knits
Welcome to Valerie's Gallery, featuring handmade f more...0 points
BabbidgePatch on Etsy - Adorable Knit Hats & Body Decor Designer Scarves
Welcome to Babbidge Patch ~ Thanks for stopping by more...0 points
Coupon and Free Shipping by BigSis2 on Etsy
FREE SHIPPING & Coupon Code 10PURSE www.3knitt more...0 points
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SEWING
Sewing is used primarily to produce clothing and household furnishings such as curtains, bedclothes, upholstery, and table linens. It is also used for sails, bellows, skin boats, banners, and other items shaped out of flexible materials such as canvas and leather.
A Sewing Granny on Etsy
"Mona" of Prince Edward Island, Canada!
Mona, from Prince Edward Island, Canada, is a talented seamstress who makes handmade baby items (burp pads, bibs and hand quilted quilts), kitchen linens (placemats, potholders, aprons), and custom orders. Her complete selection can be found by clicking here: Sewing Granny*Check out this darling Musical Frogs Bib
Neckties and Potholders handmade in the Adirondack Mountains of northern New York.
by Wilderness Ties
Wilderness Ties creates men's 100% cotton neckties. Each are unique, depending on where they are cut on the fabric. There is a top quality interfacing in each tie to help it maintain its shape and the back of each one is hand stitched to allow for maximum flexibility. You will find a woven tag hand sewn on the back of your tie indicating it is handmade especially for you by Wilderness Ties on Etsy.Wilderness Ties has been offering her terrific handmade ties (such as this Tennis Necktie pictured here) on Etsy since 2007. She creates her unique products in her home in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State.
Wilderness also makes wonderful potholders out of some of the most unique fabric you will find anywhere. Check out these Holstein Cows on the Farm potholders.
Barbie Doll Wardrobes
by Grandma Linda's House
Grandma Linda really is a "Grandma" from West Bend, who learned to sew from her grandmother. As they say... what goes around, comes around. Linda is a perfect example.
Linda loves to work in many areas of fiber arts. In addition to sewing these beautiful Barbie Doll clothes, she crochets and does cross stitch.
Come visit GrandmaLindasHouse for fabulous finds in the field of fiber arts, in addition to her fantastic Barbie Doll creations.
ROOM TO ROMP
Rompers for Toddler Boys
Sandy of Clemson, SC is a talented seamstress whose creations fit into both the Sewing and the Applique categories of Fiber Arts. Her Etsy Shop Room To Romp has the perfect design for little ones on the move.Rompers are easy-on, easy-off, roomy through the middle to accommodate bulky diapers and toddler bellies, and have crotch openings for fast and easy diaper changing. Rompers are also versatile for cool or warm weather because they are easy to layer with a shirt, turtleneck, or sweater. Her rompers come in toddler sizes from 18 months to 4T.
Besides being a wonderful item of clothing for toddlers, Sandy creates adorable appliques for her rompers that appeal to little boys. Whatever your toddler's interest, Sandy has the perfect applique.
Etsy Sellers Who Sew!
Whoo are You? Come List Your Shop With Us!
sewinggranny on Etsy - MONA'S HANDCRAFTED GIFTS & QUILTS, also baby items
Welcome and take a stroll through my Etsy shop to more...3 points
wildernessties on Etsy - Handmade neckties as well as potholders.
My neckties and potholders are handmade in the Adi more...2 points
GrandmaLindasHouse on Etsy - GrandmaLindasHouse
Welcome to Grandma Lindas House where everything i more...1 point
roomtoromp on Etsy - Room to Romp---Rompers for Toddler Boys
I hope you enjoy looking at my rompers for little more...1 point
WhoaItsMe on Etsy - Fun fabric creations for women and children
I am so happy you found me among all of the fabulo more...1 point
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QUILTING
Cute Quilted Purses
by CutePurseNalities
One of Kathie's latest creations is this darling bright red quilted 'Dog Design' Purse.
Come see all her darling creations at Cute PurseNalities
Beautiful Handmade Quilts
by QuiltSewPieceful
For bed quilts, baby crib quilts, stunning quilted wall hangings, and quilted book covers and checkbook covers, QuiltSewPieceful has a wonderful selection, many which I'm sure will become heirlooms.She has been a quilter for about 15 years, specializing in pieced quilts and a little fusible applique work. She has a line of her own patterns, and teaches a few quilting classes at a local shop. She mainly uses all cotton fabrics.
Handmade Quilters on Etsy
Love to Have You Add Your Quilted Craft Shop With Us!
QuiltSewPieceful on Etsy - Quilts, Cotton Fabric, Original Quilt Patterns
Welcome! This is home of my Quilts, Original Quilt more...3 points
ragamuffinquilts on Etsy - Quilts, fabric, yarn, coasters, afghans and more!
Welcome to RagamuffinQuilts; handcrafted quilts, c more...2 points
Handmade Purses and Totes by CutePurseNalities on Etsy
Welcome to Cute PurseNalities. I have a wide assor more...2 points
Danish Handmade Fiber Textile Art Design and Supplies by SewDanish
Welcome to SewDanish, Scandinavian Textile Art, De more...2 points
Home of the Half Price Weekly Special by CoolTricks on Etsy
Every week I will have a Half Price Weekly Special more...0 points
marsha32 on Etsy
Quilts, Rugs, Crochet, Plastic Canvas0 points
Quilting - An Ancient Art Still Popular Today
NEEDLEWORK
Needlework in it's Many Forms
EMBROIDERY: Embroidery is the art or handicraft of decorating fabric or other materials with needle and thread or yarn. Embroidery may also incorporate other materials such as metal strips, pearls, beads, quills, and sequins.
PLASTIC CANVAS: Plastic canvas is a craft material of lightweight plastic with regularly spaced holes in imitation of embroidery canvas. It is also commonly known as vinyl weave. Plastic canvas is typically used as a foundation for needlepoint or other canvas work embroidery, usually in acrylic or wool knitting yarn. Due to its rigidity, it is useful for creating 3-dimensional objects such as tissue box covers, small jewelry boxes, handbags, and other decorative objects.
CROSS STITCH: Cross-stitch is a popular form of counted-thread embroidery in which X-shaped stitches are used to form a picture. Cross-stitch is usually executed on easily countable evenweave fabric. The stitcher counts the threads in each direction so that the stitches are of uniform size and appearance. This form of cross-stitch is also called counted cross-stitch in order to distinguish it from other forms of cross-stitch.
CREWEL EMBROIDERY: Crewel Embroidery, or Crewelwork, is a decorative form of surface embroidery using wool and a variety of different embroidery stitches to follow a design outline applied to the fabric. The technique is at least a thousand years old. It was used in the Bayeux Tapestry, in Jacobean embroidery and in the Quaker tapestry.
APPLIQUE: in the context of sewing, applique refers to a needlework technique in which pieces of fabric, embroidery, or other materials are sewn onto another piece of fabric to create designs, patterns or pictures.[1] It is particularly suitable for work which is to be seen from a distance, such as in banner-making.
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Plastic Canvas Creations
My Newest Craft Line
This Bugs Bunny design on a tissue box cover is a fun, delightful decor for a child's room. It's one of my latest designs done in Needlework on plastic canvas.
I've included a bunny design coaster to coordinate with the tissue box cover for that night-time 'drink of water'. :)
PatternsAndSuch
She has patterns galore for that creative crafter in plastic canvas, knitting, crochet, and sewing. She also carries craft supplies - that explains the "such" in her name! Come browse through her shop.... she may have just what you need to make your own crafty delight. PatternsAndSuch
Gail's Crafts
Pretty Plastic Canvas Creations
Gail, a fiber arts crafter in Texas, loves to create in plastic canvas. She has many attractive, decorative and useful items for your home, ranging from heart magnets to placemats to coasters to things between, like her butterflies magnets. Some items are made to match others.My favorite of Gail's creations is her Tic-Tac-Toe Games for kids. Gail creates these games in many styles, as seen by this fun Springtime Butterflies & Blooms game.
Gail also has some really colorful Crayon Holders, Coaster Sets, Refrigerator Magnets, Tissue Box Covers, and now plastic canvas jewelry, plus Barbie Doll furniture. You can check out all her clever creations right here: GailsCrafts
Etsy Sellers with Plastic Canvas Creations and Patterns
A Cartoon Cat Says 'Come List Your Etsy Shop Here'.
MountainsideCrochet on Etsy - Yarn Delights in Crochet and Plastic Canvas
Thank you for visiting my Land of Crochet, and oth more...3 points
gailscrafts on Etsy - Gail's Crafts
Plastic Canvas and Handmade items.Plastic Canvas l more...2 points
PatternsAndSuch on Etsy - FREE SHIPPING ... LIMITED TIME ONLY ... ALL Plastic Canvas Patterns have free shipping worldwide
Welcome to Patterns And Such on Etsy. Use the sect more...1 point
Creations by Barbi
Lovely Machine Embroidery
Barbi, a creative needlework artist from the San Francisco Bay area, has been doing beautiful machine embroidery for over 9 years. Her specialty is embroidered tea towels using 100% Cotton toweling material that is completely machine washable. Embroidery is done in rayon thread, so it is colorfast and fade resistant. Towels get softer and fluffier with each washing, but the design stays bright and new-looking. She has many designs to choose from. Here's one of my favorite examples of her Tea Towels, which I just purchased as a housewarming gift for my brother who loves red wine..Come see all Barbi's designs here in her shop called BIC Solutions Inc or 'Creations by Barbi".
Needlework Arts & Crafts Shops on Etsy
A Little Bird Says - "Come add your Etsy Needlecraft Shop here"
ManicMuffinTotes on Etsy - Plushies, Pillows, and Quilts
Unique Plushies,Softies,Pillows,and Quilts. Welcom more...2 points
blcsolutionsinc on Etsy - Tea Towels (Creations by Barbie)
I love to Machine Embroider - I have many designs more...2 points
WhoaItsMe on Etsy - Fun fabric creations for women and children
I am so happy you found me among all of the fabulo more...2 points
Cross Stitch Cards by CrossStitchCards on Etsy
Do you need a unique card for someone? A Birthday, more...1 point
Danish Handmade Fiber Textile Art Design and Supplies by SewDanish
Welcome to SewDanish, Scandinavian Textile Art, De more...1 point
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Fiber Arts Handmade Creations Make Unique Gifts
Fiber Arts Animals are Cute Too...
Here's a crocheted plush Penguin...
Plush Penguin in crochet is a fun, squeezably soft and cuddly plush animal in a cuddly roly-poly Amigurumi style.Oh... by the way, I'm Mountainside Crochet, Wednesday_Elf's 'alter ego' when she's wearing her Etsy hat. :-)
Some Cute 'Crocheted Critters'
and Fun Household Designs
Plush is a Fiber Art
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The Fiber Artists featured here....
Thank you for visiting.
The items featured on this page are available now in our shops on Etsy. All of us who create in the field of fiber arts, and believe in the quality and craftsmanship of handmade creations, hope you have enjoyed this mini-tour of our shops.
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- Very creative. I love the little animals!
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- These are all so cool. Now I want to learn how to make some. Great lens and thank you for sharing!
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- Thank you - now more than ever I want to get going on Etsy with my knitting. I'll be back!
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- I want to use Etsy so I will be encouraged to do crafts I like doing.
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snappycanvas
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- I like the idea behind 'Crocheted Hats in Many Forms'. I love hats! In fact, I'm collecting some of different sizes, colors, and designs. but I want to try doing it on my own. I hope you can post the steps on how to do this craft. This is nice!
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Who is Mountainside Crochet?
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