Embroidered water

I get many questions for stitchers asking how to know which stitch to use. So to help I am creating a series of tutorials designed to help embroiderers learn to choose stitches for their embroidery projects. The main point is to bridge the gap between embroidery books filled with instructions and the practical usage of

Hebridean beach - mixed textile embroidery on hessian covered canvas.

“Next to a River – Embroidery as Map and Shelter” is a meditation on ideas of belonging, migration and identity. Featuring textile works adorned with hand embroidery, Kar’s practice forges connections between traditional craft and regional and personal histories. Closing Reception: Friday, September 7 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Hand embroidery art inspired by famous painting 'Water Lilies' by Claude Monet will be great gift for art lover and perfect wall decor. This embroidered picture is hand-stitched with love, secured in a 6 inch (about 15.5 cm) embroidery hoop and backed with felt. Real colors may slightly differ from displaying on different monitors. The item will be shipped within 1-3 days after payment is received. The parcel will go for about 2-3 weeks to other countries. I'll provide the tracking number…

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Alison Holt on Instagram: "I am fascinated by the shapes found in moving water. This swell of a wave has so much power behind it. Freemotion embroidery 18 x 18 cm in preparation for my exhibition in the @fountaingallerykt8 Near Hampton Court in May 2023 #exhibition #newwork #embroidery #embroideryart #textileart #freehandmachineembroidery"

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gallery of freehand machine embroidered pictures by UK textile artist Alison Holt using silk painting and freehand machine embroidery

gallery of freehand machine embroidered pictures by UK textile artist Alison Holt using silk painting and freehand machine embroidery

I thought I would say a quick 'hello & welcome' to all the new faces showing up on my blog. There's been a little surge as of late, and it's really exciting to see a batch of new followers! If you are new here, please feel free to click on the tabs above to learn more about me, or click on the 'slideshow' tab to see some of last year's work. All my work is original (please do not copy) and are inspired by my own personal photo shoots of the land & sky around me. This weekend I managed to…

“I create tiny worlds in thread to capture elusive yet persistent inner voices,” explains textile artist Michelle Kingdom:

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