Marie Wenham is an embroidery artist specialising in gold and crewel work. She previously trained at the Royal School of Needlework and now works as an embroidery artist, stylist’s assistant and seamstress. How did you get into embroidery? I learnt a few embroidery techniques by hand and by a sewing machine in college from a…
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Golden Hinde
Golden Hinde are a small family run business specialising in goldwork embroidery. They produce Quality English Embroidery kits and sell wires and threads as well as all your sundry embroidery equipment to make your own designs come alive. I spoke with the founder Sarah about how she got into embroidery. How did you get into embroidery? A…
Whisk You Away
Humayrah Bint Altaf is a full time embroidery artist from Bedfordshire. She trained at the Royal School Of Needlework. How did you get into textiles? I began embroidering at the age of 14 after seeing my grandma lovingly make crocheted gifts for friends and family. I have fond memories of spending my school holidays in her home,…
Life With Embroidery
“Katie Tume is an embroidery artist from Brighton, East Sussex. She’s a fifth-generation needleworker who first learned her craft at her mother’s knee. Katie attended the Surrey Institute of Art and Design as a Fashion and Illustration student, but is largely self-taught in hand embroidery techniques. She completed her first formal training in 2015 at…
Trinkets and Colour
Harriet Frances Stiles graduated from the Royal School of Needlework in 2014 and soon after started working as a freelance embroiderer before setting up her own embroidery and adornment business. Harriet uses a combination of traditional needlework techniques picked up during her time studying. She designs bespoke embroideries and adornments, showcasing her love for colour, texture and embellishments. Harriet…