Modern embroidery text transforms words into tactile art, combining typography with textile craftsmanship for personalized statements. Contemporary embroiderers experiment with font styles—from sleek sans-serif quotes to elaborate script monograms—using thread as their ink. Machine embroidery enables precise lettering with perfect stitch density and tension, while hand embroidery offers organic, artistic imperfections. Popular applications include inspirational phrases on hoop art, names on baby gifts, or witty sayings on apparel. Design considerations like kerning adjustments, underlay stitches, and appropriate stabilizers ensure crisp text readability on various fabrics. The resurgence of embroidered text in fashion and home decor demonstrates how this ancient technique continues to communicate modern messages through the timeless medium of stitched language.

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Embroideries by Emily Botelho

Although she doesn’t live right by the ocean, artist Emily Botelho channels her passion for marine landscapes with frequent trips to explore where soil and sea meet. On these trips, she photographs the colors and textures that appear on the rocky waterfront: lichen, seaweed, and small sea creatures

Textiles

Intro to Modern Embroidery with Meg Rosko

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION We’re excited to welcome visiting instructor Meg Rosko, the embroidery master behind Nutmeg & Honeybee!  Whether you’re a beginner just starting out, or an experienced stitcher looking to learn some new techniques, join us on October 5th to dive into the world of modern embroidery art! In this workshop you will: Get hands-on guidance from Meg on creating a color story and understanding different textures  Learn shading stitches, back stitches, french knots, and turkey stitches Integrate various materials such as threads, yarn, rope, and beads Gain and understanding of modern embroidery basics Your registration fee includes all required materials, including a tin trinket case, embroidery scissors, 3 different sized embroidery needles, a fabric pen, needle threader, embroidery hoop with fabric, threads, yarns, rope and beads– which will all go home with you so you can continue to work on your piece!  Please note: Due to the nature of this one-time-only event, all registrations for this special guest hosted workshop are final; no refunds or credits will be given for cancellations. Please view our policy for more information.    Class Details Date & Time: select above Class Length: 3 hours Location: Brooklyn Craft Company, 165 Greenpoint Avenue (here’s where we’re located) Cost: $150 includes supply bundle that’s yours to take home! All class registrations are final; please view our policy for more information.   MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR  Hi, I’m Meg! I started getting into modern embroidery about 2 years ago and absolutely fell in love with the textures and colors I was able to play around with on a hoop. This past December, I started teaching Modern Embroidery Workshops because I felt a need to share and connect with other crafty humans in a physical space. Before getting into embroidery, I started my own baking blog which really allowed me to explore and express my creativity. Nutmeg & Honeybee is a creative community dedicated to feeding my curiosity and how I can play with different mediums to satiate those cravings. I am excited to meet you at the workshop and learn more about your creative journey!

Embroidery

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New on the blog! Swedish textile artist Karin Lundström talks about stitching on paper: www.allthingspaper.net/2017/01/modern-stitching-on-paper-…

Fabric art