Question 1

I've seen these.. but what are they called?

Accepted Answer

Good question! There's a wide range of terms for what I create: Hand embroidery, hoop art, needlepoint, needle art; and getting a little less technical we can refer to these pieces as subversive wall art, wall decor, fabric wall art.

A few terms these are not: cross stitch (source), petit point or tent stitch (source),  and while this should go without saying, let's hop on in and say it: this isn't crochet, macramé or knitting, as I've heard it called before. Those processes take a different kinda patience!

Question 2

You make everything by hand? Isn't it easier to do it by machine?

Accepted Answer

100% of my work is stitched by hand. Machine embroidery may take less time, but the result just isn't aesthetically what I'm going for! I like to hold on tight to these timeless techniques, and know they'll last happily on your walls for years to come.

Question 3

Where are your materials from?

Accepted Answer

Fabrics are sourced from thrift shops, yard sales, bolt ends from local fabric shops, swaps/fairly traded with fellow makers. Fabric is hand washed and ironed. Each and every piece is backed with vegan-friendly felt made from 100% recycled plastic bottles in Quebec, Canada. Adhesive is vegan friendly, meaning no gelatin.

Question 4

Do you make custom orders?

Accepted Answer

I sure do! Drop me a line here, and get's take care of it. ya like cussin’? self-care? plant lady.. or maybe you’re more of a plant killer. got an inside joke that’s just too good? everyone can get a piece of the pie, here. inclusivity and allyship is key! no hateful, oppression-driven pieces will ever be considered. (be better than that.)

Question 5

Can you recreate an old piece of yours for me?

Accepted Answer

Of course! So long as I have the fabric and embroidery floss. Because everything's so kindly sourced, it can be tricky to keep a standard inventory. Sometimes, I get a strange 1/4 yard of vintage, other times, that folded up fabric scrap was a lot more generous than let on. I have a huge array of unique, rad fabric, and would be glad to send you photos in natural daylight to see what we can come up with!

Check out past projects HERE, draw inspiration from past needlepoint projects, and let's get some subversive wall decor out the door to ya!

Question 6

Can you embroider my towels, blankets, or pillows?

Accepted Answer

Embroidering linens by hand can be pretty tricky - the key is to get an incredibly tight stitch with single line thread to ensure it's machine washable, and doesn't buckle. Hand embroidery lays best, taute, in a wooden hoop.