River embroidery

Progress on this floral river landscape ✨ Do you like this crazy winding river? Let me know! I found some aerial photos with twisting and turning rivers, and I really wanted to include all that movement into a piece. This is a 5 inch hoop with lots of movement and texture so far. I can’t wait to add the flowers! . . . @dmc_embroidery @dmc_crafts #embroidery #embroidered #needlework #handembroidery #fiberart #fibreart #textileart #dmc #threads #dmcthreads #embroideryartist #embroideryart #...

Don’t we just love peering out of an airplane window and seeing the beautiful landscape that’s down? Of course, we do. And inspired by the same thing, here’s

This piece was going to be a part of the flower bush collection, but I’ve decided to take it in a different direction. I was originally inspired by rivers in the amazon that split and wind with trees surrounding them. As I added rocks to the river, and decided on 2-3 different shades of foliage, I started to see the piece as a more detailed amazon themed one instead of decorated with beads. I plan to add more rocks, maybe some dried grass too. We’ll just see where this piece goes 🌿…

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Victoria Rose Richards on Instagram: "What's been keeping me busy the past month! An early arts and crafts style manor from the early 1900's, I was commissioned to replicate this estate with the wild area and river meadows, fishing lake, agricultural land and the manor itself. It was a challenge to organise at the size it is, but I'm glad I took it on as I'm proud of the end result. Swipe to see a couple closer images! . My commissions are now OPEN again on my site! I have the direct link…

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“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.