Embroidery, or should we say, your new favourite hobby, is the craft of decorating fabric by using a needle to apply thread or yarn (At least according to the dictionary).
It's an art that offers insight into various cultures since most communities and ethnic groups have their very own needling traditions and it combines imagination, creativity, and even problem-solving in one amazing craft.
If you've been considering making embroidery your new hobby but just needed some ideas and a little inspiration then look no further!
Enjoy!
You can catch @lifewithbess on Instagram and on TikTok.
Bess describes herself as an Australian, modern embroidery enthusist, who is here to teach you the basic and more advanced side of the craft.
Her videos are engaging, informative and addictive to watch!
Go check her out!
Donya and Ana are two British siblings, who are currently taking Instagram and TikTok by storm with their needling. Their embroidery incoporates materials like pearls, beads, quills, and sequins and the siblings have a mix of fun and comedic but also classic and deocrative pieces in their collection.
Follow the link above and have a look for yourself!
Herni Purnell is the German teen currently dominating the embroidery scene on TikTok. Although, his account does not focus exclusively on embroidery, but also on knitting and his singing and songwriting, his followers can catch an inspiring needling video at least once or twice a week.
So join them for the fun! You will be a big Henri fan in no time, we promise!
Gladiis is an illustrator and embroidery artist, who combines needling with ... wait for it... watercolours!
If you are interested in something more experimental and need inspiration for mixing embroidery with other arts, Gladiis' account is the right one to follow!
Get Stitch Done is another German embroidery genius, who uses fun patterns and crude language to create modern, original, and expressive embroidery pieces.
That's it for our crafty round up!
See you for the next one!
Abby x