I picked up embroidery while I was a university student and needed to
find a creative outlet. While I enjoy both embroidery and
cross-stitching, my specialty has somehow become surprising friends with
cross-stitched pieces of funny things they have said.
Both embroidery and cross-stitching are ancient art forms that carry a
rich history. I really enjoy infusing a modern twist into these
traditions. My favorite aspect of the pieces I create is the element of
surprise: observers initially expect something traditional, but upon
closer inspection, they discover humorous text or imagery that,
hopefully, brings a smile to their faces. I've also experimented with
crafting more realistic portraits, such as the one below of a friend (do
you think it looks like
him?), or the one based on the
Bernie inauguration meme
that was everywhere in 2020. Of course, that's not to say that I don't
endulge in more traditional pieces as well, such as floral tablecloths
and the like.