Threads: 15 Folk-Inspired Hand Embroidery Designs for Reworking Your Clothes

Threads is a comprehensive guide to transforming clothing through the timeless art of hand embroidery, infused with a contemporary flair.

Artist and Textile Embroider, Madeleine Kemsley will demystify this versatile craft as she shows readers how to draw inspiration from their surroundings and confidently personalise their clothing to reflect their style.

Packed with stunning photography from the Cornish coastline, this book hopes to inspire the sustainable movement as it encourages readers to reimagine and rework their wardrobe to create clothing they will love for years to come.

Inside, you’ll find sections on sourcing inspiration, selecting good garments for embroidery, and determining the best placement for your designs. Detailed, illustrated guides will teach a variety of hand embroidery stitch techniques, and 20 step-by-step projects to test out your new skills.

Threads offers a fresh, contemporary approach to the medium of hand embroidery making it accessible to crafters of different skill levels.

Madeleine Kemsley is a textile artist and illustrator from Cornwall, specializing in hand embroidery. Madeleine’s designs blend technical expertise with her keen eye for storytelling and are characterized by intricate yet naïve motifs, vibrant colors, and a touch of whimsy. Drawing inspiration from nature, folk art, and everyday life, Madeleine aims to create pieces that feel playful yet classic, evoking a sense of joy. Alongside creating hand-embroidered pieces for sale via her shop, Madeleine also designs visuals for embroidery for global brands.