Embroidery has been around forever — the earliest surviving pieces of this craft are Scythian, dated to between the 5th and 3rd centuries BCE. Virtually every culture has some form of it in their textile art history.

Alison Holt on Instagram: "I am fascinated by the shapes found in moving water. This swell of a wave has so much power behind it. Freemotion embroidery 18 x 18 cm in preparation for my exhibition in the @fountaingallerykt8 Near Hampton Court in May 2023 #exhibition #newwork #embroidery #embroideryart #textileart #freehandmachineembroidery"

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I would do the water in different blues, but it inspires me.

FRAMED IMPRESSIONISTIC EMBROIDERY 💙 WATER LILIES 💙 INSPIRED BY CLAUDE MONET Monet's "WATER LILIES" (1919-1926) are one of the most famous impressionistic piece of art in the World. Beautiful landscape with pink flowers on turquoise blue water is iconic for all artists. These colors are amazing. Atmosphere is light and sweet. So, it is not surprising that I come back to this theme again and again. I love my impressionistic embroideries with water lilies! Each of it is special for me. I want…