Megan Ivy Griffith's Fanciful Embroidered Dolls

The embroidered detail is exquisite.

The dolls are straight from the pages of folklore and fairy tales.

Welcome to the fanciful world of Megan Ivy Griffiths!

Llamas, lions, and rabbits join their human friends to bring smiles and warm hearts.

Inspired by bohemian style, Megan stitches with lighthearted whimsy.

 I'm just enamored with her sweet creations!

You can keep up with Megan here:

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Images used with direct permission from Megan Ivy Griffiths.

Embroidered House Keepsakes by The Monster's Lounge

What a dear keepsake of your home-sweet-home!

Sure, you can frame a photo of it, or commission an artist to paint it,

but an embroidered likeness would be really classy!

Theresa Lawson, of The Monster's Lounge,

creates these fabulous works of art in Seattle, Washington.

She uses a variety of stitches and textures to 

cleverly replicate every individual detail.

Wouldn't this be a perfect gift to give for a

housewarming or a wedding anniversary?

Super special and much appreciated!

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Images used with direct permission from Theresa Lawson.

Custom Wedding & Baby Embroidery Hoop Art by Bug & Bean Stitching

Wouldn't a custom embroidery hoop like this one make a 
fantastic, thoughtful gift for a loved one's baby daughter? 
Sure to become a treasured keepsake, these hoops are stitched 
by Marley of Bug & Bean Stitching in Minnesota.

I say look no further for the perfect, memorable gift! 

Other ideal reasons to gift one of these is for an engagement or wedding.

Add a personal touch by requesting that the embroidery copy the

pattern and typography of the couple's wedding invitation.

See more Bug & Bean on Etsy and Instagram.

Images used with direct permission from Marley of Bug & Bean Stitching.

Liz Payne's Bold & Bright Geometric Embroidery

The geometric embroidery of Liz Payne is nothing shy of spectacular!

Liz, from Sydney, Australia, meticulously hand-stitches her pieces,

often adding beadwork for some extra punch and pizzazz.

The variety of her stitches is worth noticing, as well,

making each piece of art truly one-of-a-kind.

Her bright, cheery colors and bold designs sure are hard to resist!

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Images used with direct permission from Liz Payne.

Chloe Giordano's Sweet Freehand Embroidery Art

Chloe Giordano, of Oxford, England, does spectacular freehand embroidery.

Her lovely birds and animals are brilliantly shaded to look so realistic!

Each is surrounded with sweet details like blossoms and butterflies.

She sells her original works as well as prints and greeting cards.

Here are a few of Chloe's stitchery creations~

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Images used with direct permission from Chloe Giordano.

Corrie ten Boom's Embroidery: Despite the Knots & Tangles in Life, by Faith, There is a Crown

Corrie ten Boom used this fabric when she taught about
trusting God's perspective. We can't see what He sees.

What a beautiful, tangible illustration of God's presence in our lives!
The image on the right, as those of us who do stitchery know,
shows the underside of a project. It's where all the knotted thread ends up,
very often in a tangled, chaotic mess!
On the flip side, however, we see the project as it is intended to be;
a beautiful crown, embroidered with love and tender care.

Although~ 
We can't seem to get our acts together.
We're a bunched up, stressed out, tangled mess.
We procrastinate. We choose the easy way.
We stand back instead of standing tall.
We remain comfortable instead of reaching beyond.
We stay silent instead of speaking up or speaking out.
We keep still instead of stepping forward.

We're distracted, disgruntled, disinclined.
We run away instead of running toward.
 We find excuses not to read His Word.
We fret and worry instead of bowing in prayer.
Our trust is in men and not in God.
We look away when we should look to Him.
We get tripped up and stumble.
We fall. We fail.

And yet~
Through our faith in Jesus Christ, we are royalty.
He is a God of forgiveness, of mercy, of love.

We are daughters of a king.

Not just any king.

The King of Kings.

He sees the crown.
"The crown of righteousness..." 2 Timothy 4:8
"The crown of life..." James 1:12
"The crown of glory..." 1 Peter 5:4

Know that in the midst of our knotted, tangled lives, the Lord is always there, 
waiting for us to come to Him to receive our crowns.

With thanks to tenboom.org for sharing a photo of this embroidery, 
which is hanging at the Corrie ten Boom Museum in Haarlem, Holland.

Edgy, Urban Needlepoint by Tapestry Girl

Niki McDonald, of Sydney, Australia, is Tapestry Girl.

Her embroidered designs are reminiscent of colorful urban graffiti.

Needlepoint stitches that resemble digital pixels give a modern vibe.

The women she creates are contemporary, exciting, and edgy.

Enjoy the amazing works of Tapestry Girl!

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Images used with direct permission from Niki McDonald.

Hand-embroidered Hoop Art by Gulush Threads

Kristen Gula of Gulush Threads is one talented lady.

She hand-embroiders bold flowers in bright colors.
Loveliness galore!

Custom orders are welcomed for the perfect personalized gift.
Think wedding dates or birth stats for a newborn baby.
I especially like her script initial creations.

Take a look at Kristen's fantastic hoop art!

You DIY stitchers can purchase patterns 

or join the "Pattern of the Month Club."

More, more, more of Gulush Threads!

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Images used with direct permission from Kristen Gula.