I’ve been a busy stitcher this summer and am having fun embroidering Cat Collars: one of a kind kitties stitched on chambray shirts. I’m happy to share that I’ve listed a few ready-to-wear designs in my Etsy shop. I’ve also…
I’ve been a busy stitcher this summer and am having fun embroidering Cat Collars: one of a kind kitties stitched on chambray shirts. I’m happy to share that I’ve listed a few ready-to-wear designs in my Etsy shop. I’ve also…
Hi all! I’m taking a break this week to spend time getting several Cat Collars ready for sale. On July 15 at 7 am PST, I’ll have four ready-to-wear designs available via my Etsy shop. Additionally, I’ll also have five…
Instagram is my favorite social network. I’ve shared inspiring illustrators and some of the best sketchbooks to follow on Instagram. Continuing this tour of my favorite feeds, here are 16 embroidery artists who fill my timeline with beautiful stitching. The…
When you were younger, did you ever read teen magazines? You know, the ones with the glossy covers featuring fresh-faced tween and teen musician and actors? Scott Walker pays homage to them by embroidering their covers—complete with portraits of people…
You might remember that last year, I was working on a book about embroidery artist Sarah K. Benning. Well, the writing is done, everything is edited, and Embroidered Life is now a real book coming to you this September. In celebration…
Color is the name of the game for Jen Smith, aka Jen Ann Handmade. The Los Angeles-based creative stitches hoop art of plants on pink backgrounds (reminds me of the @plantsonpink photo Instagram) as well as patterns on Hawaiian shirts.…
Last month, I shared something new in my studio: Cat Collars! The initial response was overwhelming (in a good way) so I’ve crafted a couple more that are now available in my Etsy shop. The latest designs are stitched onto…
What brings you joy? Is it a plant? That tattoo on your arm? A cozy sweater? Embroidery artist Giselle Quinto highlights the happiness of individuality in her hand-stitched hoop art portraits. Comprising elegant black lines that have the fluidity of…
Inspired by tattoos, artist Natalie Sedgewick translates this influence into her embroidered hoop art. The eye-catching designs feature a smattering of subjects crafted in bold hues. They are reminiscent of traditional-style body art; one example is the way she stitches…
Miriam is a UX designer by day who has found a love of stitching hoop art at night. Under the moniker Slow Evenings Embroidery, she crafts tiny people who love plants. The portraits feature these plant parents as they scurry…