top of page
Profile
Join date: Feb 9, 2020
About
Artist Statement
My work is rooted in a deep respect for the natural world, with a particular focus on endangered animals. Through hand embroidery, I translate the richness of life into thread, using my needle as a brush and fabric as my canvas. Each piece becomes both a celebration and a quiet act of preservation, honoring species whose existence is increasingly fragile. By rendering these animals in careful detail, I hope to create a moment of stillness where viewers can truly see and connect. My goal is to foster empathy and awareness, reminding us that the fate of these animals is deeply intertwined with our own. Through each stitch, I aim to preserve their presence and give voice to what may soon be lost.
Posts (12)
Jul 9, 2026 ∙ 5 min
History of Needle Painting
The technique we now call silk shading is much older than the name itself. Today, the Royal School of Needlework describes silk shading as a technique worked primarily in long and short stitch, using changes in direction, angle, and colour to create subtle gradations, realism, and the appearance of flowers, animals, people, and landscapes. It is also known by several other names, including needle painting, thread painting, painting with a needle, long-and-short stitch embroidery, and opus...
11
0
Jul 9, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Long & Short Stitch vs Kensington Stitch
Needle painting is a technique of embroidery that uses carefully blended stitches to create the illusion of light, shadow, texture, and depth. It’s also known as silk shading, thread painting, and soft shading. Although these terms are often used interchangeably, there are subtle distinctions. Traditionally, silk shading referred to needle painting worked with silk thread. Thread painting is a modern term used regardless of the fiber. The name is also often referred to thread painting using a...
13
0
1
Dec 18, 2025 ∙ 3 min
Hand Embroidery and Slow Stitching: A Comparative Framework
Introduction Hand embroidery and slow stitching are closely related textile practices that share materials, techniques, and physical processes. Despite this overlap, they are not synonymous. The distinction between the two lies less in the tools employed and more in differences of intent, structure, pedagogy, and maker mindset. This paper outlines the defining characteristics of each practice, examines their areas of overlap, and clarifies how contemporary textile artists often navigate the...
29
0
Jessica Devin
Admin
More actions
bottom of page