Stories in the Seams
In my shop, I share my embroidery patterns, kits, and finished pieces, but in my personal practice, I also quilt, knit, and sew garments. Quilting (by hand) was the first type of sewing I learned as a child and so … Continued
Female Inheritance
The Impetus History is so often recounted through the lens of white male conquerors, businessmen, explorers, farmers, soldiers, and scholars—individuals privileged by their class, race, or wealth as dominate voices. It is relatively rare to be able to access historic … Continued
All About That Thread, Part II
If you’re new (or even not so new-ish) to the world of hand embroidery and needlework, the variety of threads for stitching can seem overwhelming…so many decisions, so many colors and fibers and weights and textures, O MY. I thought … Continued
Tracing Nocturnal Blooms Through History
The new KHG Arts embroidery pattern “Nocturnal Blooms,” is inspired by my love of big florals, stark contrast, and one of my favorite design trends of recent years–dark florals. Floral motifs in textiles might bring to mind frilly, flouncy, girly … Continued
Passion and Purpose/Pink and Pussyhats
A few of the pink pussyhats I’ve been working on over the past couple months. Since early December, I’ve been knitting “pussyhats” and selling pink yarn. Lots and lots of pink yarn. Part of my job is working and … Continued