Embroidered photographs

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

Calligrapher and fiber artist Han Cao combines discarded old photographs with her colorful embroidery in her series "Forgotten Photos."

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!

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

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

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…

Custom Embroidered Photo Hoop Capture your cherished memories in a unique and timeless way with custom embroidered photos on a traditional embroidery hoop. Each piece is a labor of love, carefully crafted to transform your photo into a work of art. Please take note of the following: -I accept 3-4 embroidery commissions per week. If the listings are sold out, please revisit on the following Sunday. -Embroidery hoop sizes vary based on the photo. Upon ordering, we'll determine the best size…

"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."