This summer I’ve been seeing a lot of embroidered design in stores and on websites. It's great to see this timeless style is back in the mix. My grandmother did some amazing needle point in her day (see picture above) and we still have her work showcased in our home. Whether art work framed or a piece of furniture, the vintage feel mixed with the contemporary structures of embroidered design today make this a style for any home.
Timeless Texture: Embroidery
Check out these cool embroidered décor pieces that evoke a vintage feel mixed with a hip twist. You can even try your hand at creating your own embroidered design on your favorite pillow or blanket.
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I have all sorts of old embroidery work I did in the 70's and 80's, and stopped displaying it because it looked dated. This gives me some ideas.
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Any leads on where to purchase more contemporary patterns/kits?
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I just bought 3 needleworks at the Goodwill store (a pug, a rabbit, and a huge leopard for less than $10) that I plan on fixing up. I couldn't believe people would give away something someone worked so hard on! I do cross-stitch myself and have several pieces on display throughout the house.
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Pooja I found this link for urban contemporary patterns
http://www.urbanthreads.com/
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being from the preppy South, I have tons of heirloom needlepoint pieces-- i love them! but I can't get enough of the 70's graphic patterns, I keep buying pillows!
and Rebecca, I was SO EXCITED to finally read a post in 1st person!! well the first couple of lines anyway ;) I wish there was some way we could convince AT to start using "I" instead of "we"...oh well :)
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I'm not sure but I think that needlepoint (which all these pillows are) is different than embroidery (which it looks like part of that Carmel pillow might be). Does the fact that I'm posting this mean I am officially an Apartment Therapy know it all?
ugh! Sorry!
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yes, needlepoint, embroidery, and crewel are all different. all of those photos are needlepoint, except the last one which is embroidery.
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