Embroidery Pays Homage to the Greens That Accompany Flowers

Beautiful blooms are the focal point of a lot of embroidery. The colorful threads showcase petal after petal, but what about the green leaves—their support system—that accompany them? You don’t see these as often, except in Sew & Saunders’ embroidery, where leaves are at the center of the hoop. The brainchild of Jo Fagents, she stitches a variety of greenery, from broad leaves to tiny buds. She frames these works in light-colored wood, which creates a exquisite yet understated homage to nature.

Jo has an Etsy shop where she sells her work—including stitched text, too.