Embroiderer Mirtle Makes creates little friends you can hold in the palm of your hand. The plush talisman are of mostly ordinary folks who offer crafty companionship. There is an embroidered doll for everyone—for the person who needs a little extra…
Embroiderer Mirtle Makes creates little friends you can hold in the palm of your hand. The plush talisman are of mostly ordinary folks who offer crafty companionship. There is an embroidered doll for everyone—for the person who needs a little extra…
Cécile of Tiny Windows creates lush thread painting that depicts people in outdoor environments. From the desert to tropical palms to snow-covered mountains, we get a peek into their lives as they enjoy the scenery. I don’t know about you,…
If you’ve lived somewhere for a while, chances are you feel some pride for that place. It’s why US state-inspired t-shirts and jewelry are wildly popular. Celeste Johnston of Lemon Made Shop has created an embroidered twist on this trend with…
Where do you want to be on a Friday night? For me, I prefer the comfort of my couch. I know I’m not alone, and it looks like I’ve found a kindred spirit in designer and embroidery artist Jojo Giltsoff.…
Artist Taisiya Kovali fuses painting with an embroidery technique known as thread painting to craft exquisite portraiture. Starting with a detailed pen drawing and fluid washes of vibrant color, she then stitches atop the painting. The thread offers a way to…
I don’t know about you, but I am not a flashy dresser. Most of my clothes are black, blues, and muted pink tones; I mostly stay away from wild prints. Where I have some fun, though, is in artsy accessories…
Abigail Halpin has a thriving illustration practice, and she often supplements it with delicate embroidery painting. Here, she offsets the visual heaviness of thread with light paint washes that provide a beautiful ethereality to her hoop art. The thread is…
The more I see embroidery on tulle, the more I want to give it a try. I love the illusion that it creates; your stitched creations look as though they are floating on air. Artist Ignacia Jullian stitches colorful blooms on…
I have yet to try punch needle embroidery. But the more popular it becomes, the more I’m tempted to buy an Oxford punch needle and skeins of yarn. Studio Myome uses the tool to create stylized portraits of people and…
Combing hand embroidery stitches and needle felting, Hygge by Nikitina creates sculptural hoop art. Her countless French knots and meticulously-pricked wool fibers form idyllic landscapes small enough to hold. The lush elements are arranged to spell out phrases including “chill” and…