I am primarily an artist with a background in character design and illustration. A couple of years ago, I decided to explore hand embroidery as I prefer to work with mediums that feel more timeless. All of my embroideries are carefully and painstakingly hand stitched with so much love and I approach them as if I’m painting but with thread. I embroider on collected antique fabrics as well as items that I hand sew myself.
I run a small business from home called Nocturnal Studios where I sell my embroideries, illustrations and other designed goods. If you like what you see and would like to follow along with more of my work, follow me on instagram at @nocturnalstudios
Thank you for looking!
– Alison
The Yule Goat, Hand Embroidery
Moth Bush Hand Embroidered Pillow
The Rabbit Hand Embroidery
Mushrooms Hand Embroidery
Prince of the Meadow Deer Pouch Hand Embroidery
White Snake Hand Embroidered Pillow
Medieval Spinning Wheel Hand Embroidered Pillow
October 15, 2018 at 3:17 am
I love what you said about enjoying working in mediums that feel timeless. Looking through your work, I see you do an incredible job modernizing such a traditional art-form while maintaining certain classical elements. Truly stunning pieces!
October 16, 2018 at 8:59 pm
Thank you so much Marlena! I appreciate it 🙂
October 15, 2018 at 11:18 pm
these are incredible! i cant imagine all the work that went into them. i love that you collect antique fabrics, it really plays into the timeless medium/process you have going on here. The goat, is a definite favorite for me.
October 16, 2018 at 8:58 pm
Thank you so much Lauren! I really appreciate it and thank you for looking 🙂
October 16, 2018 at 1:12 am
I like the idea that you have about painting but with thread. It really does look painterly and it’s fascinating that you can make these images with thread! Beautiful work.
October 16, 2018 at 9:00 pm
Thank you so much!:)
October 17, 2018 at 11:03 pm
Your work is so beautiful, you inspire me! your work is so convincing and is incredibly impressive in the fact that you pay so much attention to detail.
October 18, 2018 at 1:42 am
Aw, thank you so much Kelsey! That is so sweet, I really appreciate it 🙂