It Came From The Deep ... I Mean, The Hoop!! (Tentacle Stumpwork Embroidery)

[jemimah]

I made this for the deelightful Deee in the Embroidery Hoopla Tiny Edition swap.

Stumpwork tentacle patterns are not common, so I designed this one from scratch. It was so much fun to put together.









The tentacle is stitched on red silk dupion using a little organza applique, rayon and cotton threads. Split stitch filling, spider web, and colonial knots, wired and padded. It's quite small, the hoop is only 3 inches (or 4? can't recall exactly). I think Dee really likes it, and I certainly enjoyed making it.

I'm plotting what to stitch in 3D next. Your comments are welcome.

[Kochopia]

THIS THING IS SO COOL!! I want one really bad !!

[BrittanyVictory]

this is SO AWESOME!
def. hitting this rocks!

[muddy21]

jemimah - I'm speechless......... this is so far beyond cool I have no idea what to say!!!     

[Calabaza]

That is so flippin' awesome! How did you even come up with that?!

[LeapFeetFirst]

This is the coolest thing EVER! I love how it looks like it is bursting out of the fabric. Great job!!!

[snazzlecraft]

This is super awesome. I love it!

[DanniQuee]

This is amazing! I can't believe how small, but detailed it is.

Totally rocks!

[kcartwright856]

Awesome! I've never seen a 3D hoop embroidery before. Very creative!

[Alchamy513]

This is.... amazing. I need one. Right now.

This definitely rocks!