Elegant, Edward Gorey-Inspired Embroideries by Memorial Stitches

Memorial Stitches is the brainchild of Carrie Violet, an English artist whose embroideries are inspired by the renowned illustrator Edward Gorey. Rather than creating full-color compositions, she uses black thread to mimic exquisite thin pen lines.  Elongated fingers, curious figures, and romantic notions are all expressed on neutral-colored fabric. I love how simple and elegant they are—plus, one quotes Slaugtherhouse-five, “Everything was beautiful and nothing hurt.”

Carrie sells her embroideries through her online shop.