We originally intended this to be a tribute post for George Michael and Carrie Fisher, but somehow it just didn't work out that way.
Please help us honor some of the amazing artists lost in 2016 as we celebrate their art with ours.
Patterns are in the order they were received.
As always, fandominstitches.com patterns are fan-created
and are free for personal & not-for-profit use only.
As always, fandominstitches.com patterns are fan-created
and are free for personal & not-for-profit use only.
by Kristi Lehane
tested by Sue Garcia & Debra Wyza
12" paper pieced
inspired by Star Wars

Princess Leia
20" applique
inspired by Star Wars
inspired by Star Wars

Princess Leia
In Memory of Carrie Fisher
1956-2016
by Vanda Chittenden20" applique
inspired by Star Wars
In Memory of Carrie Fisher
1956-2016
by Karen McGuigan
5" paper pieced & embroidered

General Leia Organa
Inspired by the antique ceramic Prozac pill that was used as an urn for her ashes -
it was one of Carrie Fisher's prized possessions in life.

General Leia Organa
In Memory of Carrie Fisher
1956-2016
by Jennifer Ofenstein
7 embroidered
by Jennifer Ofenstein
7 embroidered
inspired by Star Wars: The Force Awakens
This pattern is no longer available, we're sorry for the inconvenience.
In Memory of Carrie Fisher
1956-2016
by Nina Riggle15" x 20" paper pieced
Note from Nina:
Inspired by The Art of Leka. Image used with permission.
Includes pattern with color tabs and
without as some of the detail is hard to see with the color tabs included.

Leia with Blaster
In Memory of Carrie Fisher
1956-2016
by Karen McGuigantested by Sue Garcia
10" paper pieced
inspired by a Star Wars promo pic

Princess Leia Organa
In Memory of Carrie Fisher
1956-2016
by Michelle ThompsonTested by Celine Chabot
15" paper pieced & embroidered
inspired by a Star Wars

In Memory of George Michael
1963-2016
by Jennifer Ofenstein
7" embroidered
Inspired by Careless Whisper
Inspired by Careless Whisper

Best of George Michael
In Memory of George Michael
1963-2016
by Karen McGuigantested by Anita Lynn
15" paper pieced with embroidered details
Inspired by Album Cover "Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best Of George Michael"
George Michael - Faith
In Memory of George Michael
1963-2016
by Jennifer Ofenstein7" embroidered
Inspired by The Faith Tour, which was my first concert. October 14, 1988, Texas Stadium.
✴Anton Yelchin Tribute✴
28.23" x 12" inches Paper Pieced
Let Me Guide You (Purple Rain)
in memory of Prince
1958-2016
by Jennifer Ofenstein
tested by Amber Lowery, embroidered by Jennifer Ofenstein
12" paper pieced, pieced, embroidered

Prince
in memory of Prince
1958-2016
by Melissa Bejottested by Daphne Seymour
10" paper pieced

Purple Rain
in memory of Prince
1958-2016
by Kristi Lehanetested by Jo Minvielle
15" x 13 1/2" paper pieced

Dove Crying
in memory of Prince
1958-2016
by Kristi Lehanetested by Daphne Seymour
12" x 8 5/8" paper pieced
in memory of Prince
1958-2016
by Kristi Lehanetested by Nina W. Riggle
15" paper pieced

Little Red Corvette
in memory of Prince
1958-2016
by Daphne Seymourinspired by Chevy's Prince Tribute
12" x 8" paper pieced with embroidery

Love Symbol
in memory of Prince
1958-2016
by Daphne Seymour14" x 16" paper pieced
In Memory of David Bowie
1947-2016
by Kristi Lehane
tested by Nina Riggle
12" paper pieced
In Memory of David Bowie
1947-2016
by Melissa Bejot
10" paper pieced
In Memory of David Bowie
1947-2016
by Lilja Björk Sigurdórsdóttir
tested by Nina Riggle
10" paper pieced with optional embroidery
(from Space Oddity by David Bowie)
In Memory of David Bowie
1947-2016
by Jennifer Ofenstein
7" hand embroidered
Red Shoes
(from Let's Dance by David Bowie)
(from Let's Dance by David Bowie)
In Memory of David Bowie
1947-2016
by Jennifer Rowles
tested by Nina Riggle & Jessica Hart
12" paper pieced with optional embroidery
(from Changes by David Bowie)
In Memory of David Bowie
1947-2016
by Jennifer Ofenstein
In Memory of David Bowie
1947-2016
by Alida (TweLoQ)5" x 10" hand embroidered
In Memory of Alan Rickman
1946-2016
by Kristi Lehane
tested by Laura Shaffstall
10" x 16 1/8" paper pieced & embroidered
In Memory of Alan Rickman
1946-2016
by Vanda Chittenden
20" paper pieced & applique

by Michelle Thompson

In Memory of Alan Rickman
1946-2016
by Jennifer Ofenstein
In Memory of Alan Rickman
1946-2016
7" x 8 1/2" paper pieced & embroidered
In Memory of Alan Rickman
1946-2016
by Jennifer Ofenstein
5" paper pieced
In Memory of Alan Rickman
1946-2016
by Catherine Magraith
5" paper pieced
Goodbye, dear friends. We will remember you through the art that you left behind. Always.
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