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Thanks to a lazy Sunday afternoon, I have finished this gorgeous unicorn hoop! Completely hand embroidered using an array of the most gorgeous variegated threads, and framed in a seven inch hoop. This hoop is available now! Pattern by Pink Ink Designs #embroidery #embroider #hoopart #handembroidery #embroideryfloss #needlecraft #fibreart #sewing #feelingstitchyig #embroiderylove #sew #stitching #handmade #embroideryinstaguild #needlework #makersmovement #makersgonnamake #craftsposure #contemporaryembroidery #modernmaker #etsyseller #handstitched #fibreartist #etsy #embroideryart #embroideryhoop #embroiderypattern #stitchmagazine #unicorn #unicornembroidery

I've got a little sneak peek for you! This version of the fox is going to be completely stitched in fabulous sparkly threads. They are incredibly difficult to photograph, so I thought I'd do a little video! #handembroidery #modernembroidery #workinprogress #creativityeveryday #Artoninstagram #Ukcreatives #Fibreart #Needlecraft #Textileart #Contemporaryembroidery #Artwall #Artwalldeco #Embroiderylove #Stitchersofinstagram #embroideryartist #Happywall #Happywallart #Happywallmaker #instahandmade #Homeideas #Artoninstagram #foxembroidery

I have been really neglecting my Instagram recently, so I need to catch up! I have been working on some new embroidery patterns for a floral themed emporium I am taking part in. I absolutely loved these floral affirmation hoops. This one is a perfect reminder that you are strong. #embroidery #embroider #hoopart #handembroidery #needlecraft #fibreart #sewing #feelingstitchyig #embroiderylove #handmade #embroideryinstaguild #makersgonnamake #craftsposure #contemporaryembroidery #modernmaker #etsyseller #handstitched #fibreartist #etsy #embroideryart #embroideryhoop #embroiderypattern #stitchmagazine #poppy #poppyembroidery #flowerembroidery #affirmations #positiveaffirmations #affirmationembroidery #strength

I ran an Animal Art Challenge on my Facebook page, where people could vote on what animal I would embroider, and the winner was the Pangolin! I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed stitching this - It was actually quite a challenge using such a limited colour palette, whilst still distinguishing the different scales! But I think it turned out okay? He is available now, #embroidery #embroider #hoopart #handembroidery #fibreart #sewing #embroiderylove #sew #stitching #handmade #embroideryinstaguild #needlework #makersgonnamake #craftsposure #contemporaryembroidery #modernmaker #etsyseller #handstitched #fibreartist #etsy #embroideryart #embroideryhoop #embroiderypattern #stitchmagazine #pangolin #pangolinconservation #pangolinembroidery #pangolinart #pangolinartwork #handcrafteduniquelycommunity

Another miniature version of the vixen hoop to show you today. This is appearing in the Makers Emporium event on Tuesday (see my Facebook page for details) I love this design, and the galaxy colours really show the lovely details. What other colour schemes would you like to see this in? #embroidery #embroider #hoopart #handembroidery #embroideryfloss #needlecraft #fibreart #feelingstitchyig #embroiderylove #sew #stitching #handmade #embroideryinstaguild #needlework #makersmovement #makersgonnamake #craftsposure #contemporaryembroidery #modernmaker #etsyseller #handstitched #fibreartist #etsy #embroideryart #embroideryhoop #embroiderypattern #stitchmagazine #handcraftedcommunity #fox #foxembroidery

I am really excited to show you this! Some of you will know that I am trying to challenge myself to try different styles and techniques, and one of the things I really wanted to do was to miniaturise some of my hoops – so here is my first attempt! I loved this vixen when I first embroidered it, so she had to be the first one I tried! To give you an idea of scale, the original version was framed in a 7 inch hoop – this one is a 4 inch! It really is a challenge to get the details in the stitching when you are working so small! I loved her so much, I decided to take her out for a nature shoot! (There is also a pic with a standard paperclip to give you a better idea of size) #handembroidery #modernembroidery #creativityeveryday #Artoninstagram #Ukcreatives #Fibreart #Needlecraft #Textileart #Contemporaryembroidery #Artwall #Artwalldeco #Embroiderylove #Stitchersofinstagram #embroideryartist #Happywall #Happywallart #Happywallmaker #instahandmade #Homeideas #Artoninstagram #Handmadegifts #Womenwhomake #stitchmagazine #embroideryart #fox #foxesofinstagram #vixen #foxembroidery #miniatureembroidery #natureart

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