I belong to a couple Facebook Crazy Quilt Groups (crazy quilt divas and crazy quilt international) and a new member, Marianne Hoeksema, posted her blocks recently and I just love them because of the all over stitching. This style is seldom done by American crazy quilters so I knew she had to be European or Australian.. and sure enough she was from the Netherlands. I am always so caught up with my laces, trims, and other whimsy, I forget just what a wonderful medium that just thread is. When I did my rainbow vest to wear to Houston I only used thread and knew that at some time I wanted to explore this more and maybe the CQJP2017 will be the perfect opportunity. In CQJP2012 a stitcher from Austria used just thread and I kept photos of all her blocks... Her name was Claudia Weinwurm and she used to blog but hasn't for a couple years. She did all types of embroidery but it was these "under the sea" blocks that are my favorites. You can still see more of her work on her blog but don't wait too long because inactive blogs tend to disappear... It was this all-over texture created with just thread that fascinates me and bring me to my favorite thread artist.. an Australian wildlife fiber artist Annemieke Mein... She does lots of butterflies and other insects but it is her birds and frogs that I especially love. Her works are huge and she uses a sewing machine but it is the thread that creates the magic. There is a lot about her on the internet and she does have a gorgeous book if you are interested in seeing more.