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World’s Prestigious Embroidery Competition since 2000.
⭐️ Celebrating 26 Years
⭐️ Prize Finalists have been Announced! Keep posted here for updates

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Throughout my higher education career, I struggled to push myself and stuck to skills and techniques that felt safe and accessible.

I’d often choose to create textiles samples using printing techniques, not because I was good at printing, but because that’s what felt like the safe option. I was never able to create successful outcomes, because that’s not where my skills were.

After having the support from my tutors @kaldermist and @melissafletcherembroidery I was able to try digital embroidery and the rest, as they say, is history.

I gave a talk to the @hudcostume students at @huddersfielduni this week. I spoke about my career, and the achievements and amazing opportunities I’ve had so far, but the main point of the talk was the importance of trying something new. It might not work or turn out to be what you thought, but it also might change your life, as digital embroidery did with mine!

#costumestudent #universityofhuddersfield #guestlecture #hudcostume #digitalembroidery

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⏰ Last chance!

Tonight is your final opportunity to subscribe and guarantee the Nov/Dec 2026 issue of Embroidery magazine is your first.

In the run up to the Christmas festivities, our November/December issue is sprinkled with magic. From the work schedule of a Hollywood embroiderer to the island world of a Haitian drapo Vodou creator, we reflect that a life in embroidery always has that little bit of sparkle.

Coverage of perhaps the biggest embroidery calendar highpoints includes a preview of the shortlist for the @handandlockprize 2026 and a review of @knitandstitchshows London.

Elsewhere, one new face is Vidushi Parashar @vidushi_p12, who interacts with viewers through unique playful sculptures, while Kyoko Sugiura’s @kyoko_creation_broderie whimsical anthropomorphic vegetable characters are delicate fusions of European and Japanese techniques.

@marthahusseystudio reflects contemporary life in her work, even in her modern-day take on the Bayeux Tapestry, while Jo Torr is a sculptor whose medium is historical costume, put to stunning effect in her new touring show.

@aranillingworth tells of her studies of homeless people and @deborahcollumloveart considers the meaning of ‘home’ in the face of war ravaged areas across the world.

@deenabeverley introduces her new vintage-inspired book, @rachael_jane_macdonald provides a personal account of her vibrant works laden with folklore and superstition, while with more than a casual nod to classic horror films, @karensuzuki2779 puts the fright into the night-time.

We have plenty more for you, including Christmas gift ideas, the latest books and exhibition reports, news, Embroidery loves, ideas to get you out and about and our what’s on listings.

Subscribe and we can guarantee this new issue will be the first in your subscription, head to the link in our bio to subscribe. You won't be disappointed.

#embroidery_mag #textileart #embroidery #embroideryart #textiles #craft #newissuealert #textiledesign #art #embroideryNovDec2026 Gold 'Last chance' banner with Embroidery magazine's Nov/Dec floral cover; subscribe by midnight to receive first issue.

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Well it’s been a big surprise and honour for me to find out recently that I am a finalist in the @handandlockprize for embroidery!

In recent years I’ve grown to love canvas work as a way to be creative at home, when I’m physically tired from gardening but still full of ideas. I love how tough the final textile becomes and how bright the colours can be.

So if you’re in London in November do come and see the show at The Building Centre, 26 Store Street, London. Tuesday 3rd November to Friday 6th.

#handandlockprize #HandandLockPrize2026 #embroideryprize #needlepoint #embroidery

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New issue alert. Pre orders are now open.

In the run up to the Christmas festivities, our November/December issue is sprinkled with magic. From the work schedule of a Hollywood embroiderer to the island world of a Haitian drapo Vodou creator, we reflect that a life in embroidery always has that little bit of sparkle.

Coverage of perhaps the biggest embroidery calendar highpoints includes a preview of the shortlist for the @handandlockprize 2026 and a review of @knitandstitchshows London.

Elsewhere, one new face is Vidushi Parashar @vidushi_p12, who interacts with viewers through unique playful sculptures, while Kyoko Sugiura’s @kyoko_creation_broderie whimsical anthropomorphic vegetable characters are delicate fusions of European and Japanese techniques.

@marthahusseystudio reflects contemporary life in her work, even in her modern-day take on the Bayeux Tapestry, while Jo Torr is a sculptor whose medium is historical costume, put to stunning effect in her new touring show.

@aranillingworth tells of her studies of homeless people and @deborahcollumloveart considers the meaning of ‘home’ in the face of war ravaged areas across the world.

@deenabeverley introduces her new vintage-inspired book, @rachael_jane_macdonald provides a personal account of her vibrant works laden with folklore and superstition, while with more than a casual nod to classic horror films, @karensuzuki2779 puts the fright into the night-time.

We have plenty more for you, including Christmas gift ideas, the latest books and exhibition reports, news, Embroidery loves, ideas to get you out and about and our what’s on listings.

Don’t miss the next issue! Secure your copy by pre-ordering now and be one of the first to get your hands on it. Just £6.99 + postage.

Don’t wait until it’s on the shelves – pre-order yours today! You won’t be disappointed. ❤️ The link is in our bio.

Better still, subscribe and we can guarantee this new issue will be the first in your subscription, head to the link in our bio.

#embroidery_mag #textileart #embroidery #embroideryart #textiles #craft #newissuealert #textiledesign #art #embroideryNovDec2026 Magazine cover titled "embroidery" featuring ornate multicolored floral embroidery on deep purple fabric.

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My journey with the Hand and Lock Prize 2026 has come to an end. I’m so grateful to have been shortlisted for The Worshipful Company of Broderers Associate Award and have my piece judged this year. This has been an amazing opportunity to be able to bring to life my vision for the 2026 prize brief, Embroidery Talks: Visual Storytelling from Heart to Hand. Congratulations to all of the prize finalists this year!

I aim to share more about the details of my piece in the coming weeks and the inspiration behind my project, The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath and how it depicts limitations of mental illness and patriarchal expectations on women. 📚

@handandlockprize
@handandlocklondon

#handandlockprize2026 #embroideryartist #handembroidery #embroideredsculpture #textileart

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The making of Pandora’s helmet for my piece Elpis, which I’m delighted to say has reached the finals in this year’s @handandlockprize in the Open Fashion category.
Elpis transforms objects associated with conflict into those of protection, and Hope becomes something physically carried within the feminine body: concealed, resilient and ultimately life-giving ✨🪡

#handandlockprize #embroidery #goldwork #greeklegend #femaleart

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A huge congratulations to all of this year’s finalists! ✨

I’m incredibly excited to have my project proposal featured in the Student Fashion category, alongside such a talented group of emerging designers and makers.

You can explore my proposal, along with all of this year’s finalist projects, on the Hand & Lock website:

https://handembroidery.com/pages/prize-finalists

@handandlockprize @handandlocklondon

#beading #goldwork #handembroidery #northwales #seaandsky reflection

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It’s finally official! ✨

I’m so excited to share that I’m a finalist in the 2026 @handandlockprize for embroidery, Student Fashion Category, with The Ebb, The Flow, The Infinite.

Thank you so much @handandlockprize for selecting my piece and giving me the opportunity to be part of this year’s cohort.

I can’t wait to take you along the journey from now until the prize ceremony ❤️

#handandlocktheprize2026 #handandlock #handembroidery #goldwork #beading

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🏆　#Repost @bunkaicc
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#文化服装学院「すみれ会海外留学サポート奨学金」の第1期生として英国に留学した卒業生・大槻嘉己さんが、国際的な刺繍コンペティション「Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery 2025」にて、The Royal School of Needlework Associate Awardを受賞！
* 文化服装学院服飾専攻科オートクチュール専攻卒業
@handandlockprize

Hand & Lock Prizeは、ロンドンの老舗刺繍工房Hand & Lockが主催する、刺繍の技術と創造性を競う国際コンペティションです。今年6月にはパリの国際素材見本市「ブロッサムプルミエール・ヴィジョン」で作品の特別展示も行われました。

留学を経て、さらに活躍の場を広げる大槻さん。
今後の活動も楽しみです。
@kaiotsuki

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国際交流センターでは
（場所:F館1階　表生地屋さんの向かい）
@bunkaicc
海外グローバルセミナーやワークショップ、ポートフォリオ、留学相談など学生への支援を行なっております。
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#bunkafashioncollege
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Kai Otsuki - The Royal School of Needlework Associate Award Winner Hand & Lock Prize 2025

The Royal School of Needlework Associate Award: Inheritance in Bloom by Kai Otsuki explores the connection between heritage, identity and contemporary fashion.

Inspired by an embroidered Dents glove discovered through archival research, Kai transforms historic motifs of roses, acanthus and regalia into a sculptural jacket where the sleeve echoes the form of the original glove.

Combining appliqué, sequins, leather, hand-dyed three-dimensional flowers, glass and beads, the piece balances strength and delicacy while merging embroidery, fashion and sculpture.

Drawing on both Japanese aesthetics and Western traditions, Inheritance in Bloom reimagines historical craftsmanship as a living expression of memory, transformation and renewal.

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Zardozi isn't a print, a pattern, or a filter effect ✨

Part 01/03

It's centuries of technique, still alive in the hands of karigars today, and every fashion season someone tries to convince you otherwise.

Lately, more luxury houses are reaching into indian artisan communities for inspiration. And too often it become exactly: taking-not collaboration. No credits. No artisans named. No region mentioned. But how do you recognise erasure if you were never taught what the craft is, or how it's made?

That's why I made this series named “Sutra & Stitch!”

I won't name brands, they don't need free marketing from me. What I can give you instead is the tools to spot it yourself. Next time you see a craft you don't recognise on a fashion runway, pause. Ask where it's from. A real technique always has a history, even when the label doesn't mention it.

Kolhapuri from Maharashtra. Jhumkas from Rajasthan. Bandhani from Gujarat. Zardozi from India. Ask the question. Know the history.

Save this for the next fashion week, and share it with someone who loves luxury but was never taught to look past the label.

Swipe to begin ✨
Let me know what other crafts you would like to know in comments.

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Needlepoint Guide No. 2: London 🇬🇧🧵

I absolutely love London. I’ve been several times, and one of my favorite things about it is how you get all the energy of a huge city while being surrounded by SO much history.

And researching this guide made me love it even more.

London may not have a needlepoint shop on every corner, but needlework is so deeply woven into British history and culture. This guide ended up being such a fun mix of traditional needlepoint, historic embroidery houses and institutions, iconic textile destinations, and newer designers doing really cool things with the craft.

There are places to shop, places to learn, places to get inspired, and even a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the Bayeux Tapestry while it’s in London.

Comment GUIDE and I’ll send you the full London guide on Substack, with links to all of the stops plus some of the specific kits, products, and British brands I found while researching. It’ll also live there permanently so you can come back to it whenever a London trip is actually on the calendar.

And now I need your help choosing where we go next 👀 Comment the city you want to see next, and like the comments you agree with. The most-requested city is getting the next Needlepoint Guide.

Save this one for your next London trip ✈️🧵 #needlepoint #londonneedlepoint #threadhousetravelguide #londontravel #needlepointtravel

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It’s world gratitude day!

Swipe to see some of the things I’m grateful for, both in my business and personal life.

I’d love to hear what you’re grateful for in the comments ❤️

#worldgratitudeday #smallbusines #smallbusinessowner #digitalembroidery #freelance

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