Embroidered photographs

Llandudno-based textile artist and designer Francesca Colussi gives old postcards a second life

Rebecca Woolston shares how to embroider right onto a photograph, adding some color and whimsy to otherwise formal, more serious snapshots in no time.

Strangers from the past are given new life thanks to this artist's brilliant embroidery.

With just some photos and thread you can create unique decor with embroidered photo art. Add it to a mood board, photo wall or art journal!

"In the embroidery that I carefully crafted on A3 paper, each flower has its own unique character. By using threads in all colors ranging from red to yellow, green to blue, this artwork reflects the pains, joys, hopes, and happiness of women's lives. The colorful breath that I added to a vintage photograph reminds us how beautiful crying can be. I hope this artwork has touched the hearts of all viewers."

Chilean artist Jose Romussi adds embroidery to paper photographs to extracts a third dimension, and thus a nascent personality, out of an otherwise flat image. By doing so, Romussi opens space for alternative interpretations and methods of viewing a staged image. The artist refers to his work as an "intervention," and in many ways, his intentions are similar to other contemporary artists who use yarn as a method of interrupting the norm. Like "Yarn Bombing," which is often performed as a…

You’ve probably heard of embroidery — if not from your grandma maybe during the crafting boom of 2020. But have you heard of embroidery on printed photographs? Here’s a quick intro to the art form and 5 tips for getting started with photo embroidery from artist Lady Lauren Stitching!

Lorrie Everitt Studio | Maker | Creator | DIYer on Instagram: "Another embroidered photograph! Added some gold metallic graphics and floral details to this black and white photo. Still experimenting with different embroidery threads and stitches, adding scraps of felt for depth on black & white and colour photos. ✂️ diy project resources: Photograph printed on 100 lb cardstock at @staplescanada DMC diamant gold metallic thread, DMC embroidery floss, DMC gold sharp needles (no 1-3-5)…

Known for her signature embroidered photographs, Han Cao examines intersecting ideas of identity, memory, and nostalgia.