I read Karen Ruane‘s Contemporary Embroidery blog every day. Her work is utterly original and unfailingly beautiful. Take a look at her latest WIP, which incorporates layered embroidery and smocking on silk. I can’t wait to see the finished piece.
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I read Karen Ruane‘s Contemporary Embroidery blog every day. Her work is utterly original and unfailingly beautiful. Take a look at her latest WIP, which incorporates layered embroidery and smocking on silk. I can’t wait to see the finished piece.

Sunflower ribbon embroidery has such a lovely dramatic finish. The petals naturally suit silk ribbon, the flower centres add rich texture, and even a small design can look beautifully dimensional once it’s stitched. If you’ve been wanting to try this … Read More ...
Hi. Thanks so much for this review of my work, it’s appreciated so very much, karen.