Hand Embroidery: Hoop Dreams: Modern

The projects favor bold color palettes and various textures to create modern aesthetics. The Author: Cristin Morgan

by Cristin Morgan is a definitive guide for the contemporary maker, breathing new life into the traditional art of needlework . Published in 2018, the book focuses on vibrant colors and rich textures, moving away from old-fashioned motifs in favor of trendy designs like lipsticks, rainbows, and cacti. Core Techniques and Projects Hoop Dreams: Modern Hand Embroidery

Decorative wall art like the cursive "Hello" hoop or "Buzzing Bees". The projects favor bold color palettes and various

Cristin Morgan is an accessories designer turned contemporary embroidery artist based in Richmond, Virginia. Known for her work under the brand Marigold + Mars, she focuses on making the "lost art" of embroidery accessible to a new generation. Core Techniques and Projects Decorative wall art like

It includes 20 practical projects categorized for different uses:

Typically round wood or bamboo hoops are used to keep fabric as taut as a drum.