Anatomical Embroidery

Anatomical Embroidery

In this episode of the Stitch Safari Podcast, I will deal with a style of embroidery that I had no idea even existed until I came across it recently during ongoing research. Anatomical embroidery. Science was never a strong point for me; however, I have to say, it can...
Why is Embroidery Popular?

Why is Embroidery Popular?

Recently I saw a post on social media questioning whether embroidery was outdated. The resounding answer is, of course, no – but why? The wiser question would be, why is embroidery enjoying a renaissance?  Hasn’t it been around for eons? From what I can...
Embroidery Journalling

Embroidery Journalling

Well, a very Happy New Year to all my Stitch Safari listeners. I hope 2025 fulfils your creative embroidery goals and that these episodes of Stitch Safari add to your embroidery knowledge, vocabulary, and inspiration, as does mine. So what better way to begin 2025...
Embroidered Food

Embroidered Food

As Christmas is around the corner, it’s appropriate that this episode’s focus is on food. Embroidered food – not a topic my mind normally ventures into, but it’s surprisingly interesting and complex nonetheless and in some cases achieves a...
Embroidered Faces and Figures

Embroidered Faces and Figures

I love seeing faces and figures used in embroidery. They add emotion, whimsy and personality to the work, things that aren’t easy to capture. But as much as I find working with faces and figures difficult, so many embroidery artists love working with them...