Embroidery
Here you will find examples of my embroidery demonstrating different techniques that I cover in my workshops and some of the kits that I sell.If you are interested in purchasing a kit please contact me. The embroidery samples are not for sale but I accept commissions
Sealife
I love to portray life under the ocean. In these examples I have used a range of embroidery stitches and beading to create 3D effects and texture
Lobster embroidery kit -£28 plus delivery - email to purchase juliaartzy@pm.me
Coral Garden. Embroidery with sequins and beading. This will be on sale at the Artemis Collective Summer Salon.
A simple embroidered and beaded piece available in kit form for £12.50 plus delivery Please email Juliaartzy@pm.me
Save our coral reefs!. Embroidery and beading there are more than 60 hours of stitching in this piece. Not for sale but commissions taken Please email Juliaartzy@pm.me
Animals & Birds
This beaded chameleon almost disappears into his background. Embroidery with beads and rhinestone embellishments. Not for sale but commissions taken. Email Juliaartzy@pm.me
This is an embroidery I made for my daughter who has 2 Frenchies Shadow and Barney. I love to do pet portraits please email me for commissions. Juliaartzy@pm.me
WIth this parrot I explored ways to represent the feathers and plummage using Turkey stitch and bullion stich. Not for sale but commissions accepted. Email juliaartzy@pm.me
Places & things
This embroidery was inspired by one of the cafe's in District 2 Saigon. It was joyfully colourful with painted wooden shutters and loads of plants. Not for sale but commissions taken. Email juliaartzy@pm.me
FLower sellers and their bicycles were a regular sight in Hanoi. This embroidery is about colour and texture. Look closely at the flowers and you will see a myriad of techniques.Not for sale but commissions taken. Email juliaartzy@pm.me
This is a typical Saigon Cafe. I have used a combination of printed fabric and 3d embroidery to create an evocative scene with lush vegetation. Can you see my little dog Que ?
Not for sale but commissions taken. I will be running a workshop on this technique where you can use an image of your own house or garden. Email me for more information juliaartzy@pm.me
Cacti & Succulents
Cacti and succulents are my favourite plants. Probably because they are difficult to kill. I do not have naturally green fingers.
A simple embroidered cactus with a printed pot. Available in kit form for £12 plus delivery Please email Juliaartzy@pm.me
I explored lots of stitches in this compostion. I wanted it to be textural as well as colourful. Not for sale but commissions taken Please email Juliaartzy@pm.me
Simple and colourful coming soon as a kit .Please email me if you are interested in ordering. Juliaartzy@pm.
This piece uses a technique called needle painting or long and short stitch. It is very good for when you want a realistic representation. Not for sale but commissions taken Please email Juliaartzy@pm.me
Names
An embroidered name plaque is a truly unique gift that will bring joy for many years. Each piece is individually designed and can take many hours. If you would like to commission a piece please bear in mind that they will take some time. Alternatively I can provide a pattern and kit and you can create it yourself. Email Juliaartzy@pm.me
I can create a unique gift for a child that represents their favourite interests. My grandson loves diggers and dinosaurs. Not for sale but commissions taken. Email Juliaartzy@pm.me
A special birthday or anniversary. An embroidered flower wreath with the recipients name makes a beautiful gift. This one was for an Australian friend and I used Australian flowers as a reference. Email me for commissions. Juliaartzy@pm.me
Mini name plaque - this is a small version of the name plaque. Not for sale but commissions accepted. Email juliaartzy@pm.me
Insects & Butterflies
This dragonfly was wired and completed on net. It was then cut out and applied to the main embroidery so that the wings give a 3D effect. Not for sale but commissions taken. Email juliaartzy@pm.me
I used one of my own photographs as a reference for this piece. Not for sale but commissions taken. Email juliaartzy@pm.me