I’m so excited to have a feature up in ‘The Cutting and Stitching Edge’ on MrXStitch.com today!! Massive thanks to Jamie Chalmers @mrxstitch - I’ve put the direct link in my bio👆🏼so’s you can check it out! You can find out a bit more about my inspiration, process and fave artists (@matthewdownham.art 👋🏼) plus there’s TONNES of brilliant stitchy interviews with amazing artists on there!! 🧵🧵🧶🧶🙏💃 #mrxstitch #intuitivestitch #stitchandsew #sequinsandbeads #beading #thecuttingandstitchingedge #orbreyandthemodist #intuitivesewer #needleandthread #abstractfloss #flosswork #threadwork #embroiderydesigns #embroiderydesign #markmakers #Sequinstitch #sewsequin #sewstitchy #franticstitch #ohwhatstitcheryisthis #hoopart #artinahoop #hoopyloopy #britishstitchersautumn #hertsetsyteam #hertsopenstudios #hertsvisualarts #societyforembroideredwork #matthewdownham (at Hitchin) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFz4i_oH9YL/?igshid=10631qvqy214q

This one matches my nails!! ‘Coraline’ 10” hoop 🧵🪡🐠 #abstractstitching #abstractstitch #abstractsewing #abstractsewer #abstracts #intuitivesewing #intuitiveembroidery #happyartistmovement #happystitch #happystitchmovement #abstractartwork #handstitched #dmc #lookwhatwemade #process #textile #abstracttextile #creativityfound #intuitiveart #intuitivestitch #stitchandsew #sequinsandbeads #beading #colourfulsequins #orbreyandthemodist #intuitivesewer #needleandthread (at Hitchin and Letchworth, North Hertfordshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRhD2VwrzQ4/?utm_medium=tumblr

My boo and me! #hertsvisualarts #bigartfair #abstractstitching #abstractstitch #abstractsewing #abstractsewer #abstracts #intuitivesewing #intuitiveembroidery #happyartistmovement #happystitch #happystitchmovement #abstractartwork #handstitched #dmc #lookwhatwemade #process #textile #abstracttextile #creativityfound #intuitiveart #intuitivestitch #stitchandsew #sequinsandbeads (at Hitchin and Letchworth, North Hertfordshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRckY9sL4E8/?utm_medium=tumblr

I’m having such a fab day at the @hertsvisualarts #bigartfair - it’s been so lovely to meet so many of you at last! The fair is on tomorrow as well and is well worth a visit if you are around, jam packed full of paintings, textiles, ceramics, jewellery and lots more!! ( and it’s free entry! ) 😊☀️🪡🧵🌈 #abstractstitching #abstractstitch #abstractsewing #abstractsewer #abstracts #intuitivesewing #intuitiveembroidery #happyartistmovement #happystitch #happystitchmovement #abstractartwork #handstitched #dmc #lookwhatwemade #process #textile #abstracttextile #creativityfound #intuitiveart #intuitivestitch #stitchandsew #sequinsandbeads #beading #colourfulsequins #orbreyandthemodist #intuitivesewer (at Hitchin and Letchworth, North Hertfordshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRbn2irLtfs/?utm_medium=tumblr

All set up and ready to go for tomorrow’s #bigartfair at #hitchintown hall - it looks absolutely AMAZING in there, there’s SO MUCH ART!!! Thanks @hertsvisualarts - it’s going to be a FAB weekend!!! 🧵🖼👨🏻‍🎨🙏🌈☀️🌸😊 #abstractstitching #abstractstitch #abstractsewing #abstractsewer #abstracts #intuitivesewing #intuitiveembroidery #happyartistmovement #happystitch #happystitchmovement #abstractartwork #handstitched #dmc #lookwhatwemade #process #textile #abstracttextile #creativityfound #intuitiveart #intuitivestitch #stitchandsew #sequinsandbeads #beading #colourfulsequins #orbreyandthemodist (at Hitchin Town Hall) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRZwtLpoCL7/?utm_medium=tumblr

Little close up - I really like the coastal colours of this piece 🌊 🏝 🐠 #abstractstitch #abstractsewing #abstractsewer #abstracts #intuitivesewing #intuitiveembroidery #happyartistmovement #happystitch #happystitchmovement #abstractartwork #handstitched #dmc #lookwhatwemade #process #textile #abstracttextile #creativityfound #intuitiveart #intuitivestitch #stitchandsew #sequinsandbeads #beading #colourfulsequins #orbreyandthemodist #intuitivesewer #needleandthread #abstractfloss #flosswork #threadwork (at Weymouth, Dorset) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ8O1Umr_sf/?utm_medium=tumblr

Composition play! #abstractstitching #abstractstitch #abstractsewing #abstractsewer #abstracts #intuitivesewing #intuitiveembroidery #happyartistmovement #happystitch #happystitchmovement #abstractartwork #handstitched #dmc #lookwhatwemade #process #textile #abstracttextile #creativityfound #intuitiveart #intuitivestitch #stitchandsew #sequinsandbeads #beading #colourfulsequins #orbreyandthemodist #intuitivesewer #needleandthread #abstractfloss #flosswork (at Hitchin and Letchworth, North Hertfordshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQo_jxxLdkN/?utm_medium=tumblr

Sunday session… #abstractstitching #abstractstitch #abstractsewing #abstractsewer #abstracts #intuitivesewing #intuitiveembroidery #happyartistmovement #happystitch #happystitchmovement #abstractartwork #handstitched #dmc #lookwhatwemade #process #textile #abstracttextile #creativityfound #intuitiveart #intuitivestitch #stitchandsew #sequinsandbeads #beading #colourfulsequins #orbreyandthemodist #intuitivesewer #needleandthread #abstractfloss #flosswork #threadwork (at Hitchin and Letchworth, North Hertfordshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQnvwWyrA0o/?utm_medium=tumblr

I’ve started experimenting with a new piece using what I think is called encrusted embroidery?! Or ‘Trapped stuff from the bottom of the drawer’ embroidery! 😂🪡🧵 #abstractstitching #abstractstitch #abstractsewing #abstractsewer #abstracts #intuitivesewing #intuitiveembroidery #happyartistmovement #happystitch #happystitchmovement #abstractartwork #handstitched #dmc #lookwhatwemade #process #textile #abstracttextile #creativityfound #intuitiveart #intuitivestitch #stitchandsew #sequinsandbeads #beading #colourfulsequins #orbreyandthemodist #intuitivesewer #needleandthread #abstractfloss #flosswork #threadwork (at Hitchin and Letchworth, North Hertfordshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQjvCTQLGuJ/?utm_medium=tumblr

Starting the embroidery on my pink rose petals 🌸🌺💐🌹💕🪡 #abstractstitching #abstractstitch #abstractsewing #abstractsewer #abstracts #intuitivesewing #intuitiveembroidery #happyartistmovement #happystitch #happystitchmovement #abstractartwork #handstitched #dmc #lookwhatwemade #process #textile #abstracttextile #creativityfound #intuitiveart #intuitivestitch #stitchandsew #sequinsandbeads #beading #colourfulsequins #orbreyandthemodist #intuitivesewer #needleandthread #abstractfloss #flosswork #threadwork (at Hitchin and Letchworth, North Hertfordshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CL6XrNFnIQy/?igshid=8e57n3x94q9l

New project!! 🌸🌸🌺🌼💐🧵🪡💕 #abstractstitching #abstractstitch #abstractsewing #abstractsewer #abstracts #intuitivesewing #intuitiveembroidery #happyartistmovement #happystitch #happystitchmovement #abstractartwork #handstitched #dmc #lookwhatwemade #process #textile #abstracttextile #creativityfound #intuitiveart #intuitivestitch #stitchandsew #sequinsandbeads #beading #colourfulsequins #orbreyandthemodist #intuitivesewer #needleandthread #abstractfloss #flosswork (at Hitchin and Letchworth, North Hertfordshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CL4HilTHYKe/?igshid=qet2sgpgczt

Here comes the sun!! There’s 20% off these super bright vegan suede cushions this weekend in the Wraptious store!! Link in my bio if you want to check it out!! 🪡🧵🌈🌼🌸 #wraptiouscushioncompetition #wraptiouscompetition #wraptious #abstractstitching #abstractstitch #abstractsewing #abstractsewer #abstracts #intuitivesewing #intuitiveembroidery #happyartistmovement #happystitch #happystitchmovement #abstractartwork #handstitched #dmc #lookwhatwemade #process #textile #abstracttextile #creativityfound #intuitiveart #intuitivestitch #stitchandsew #sequinsandbeads #beading #colourfulsequins #orbreyandthemodist #intuitivesewer #needleandthread (at Hitchin and Letchworth, North Hertfordshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLy4omuHUWX/?igshid=1gxw1j6vtsrap

I got lots more done on this piece last night which has only highlighted how much more I want to cram into it!!! #letchworthartscene #abstractstitching #abstractstitch #abstractsewing #abstractsewer #abstracts #intuitivesewing #intuitiveembroidery #happyartistmovement #happystitch #happystitchmovement #abstractartwork #handstitched #dmc #lookwhatwemade #process #textile #abstracttextile #creativityfound #intuitiveart #intuitivestitch #stitchandsew #sequinsandbeads #beading #colourfulsequins #orbreyandthemodist #intuitivesewer #needleandthread #abstractfloss #flosswork (at Hitchin and Letchworth, North Hertfordshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLwFPCgnz5v/?igshid=1rbq88qed9zro

I’m very excited to have been accepted to take part in the @correspondencecollective ‘Restriction’ Exhibition! In 2007 I lost most of my hearing in my right side so I have made some pieces reflecting how lockdown has been a bit of a relief in some ways as I don’t have to try to hear everyone so much! It’s also annoying because I can’t see people’s mouths talking either behind those blessed masks!! Anyway, I’m really looking forward to seeing everyone’s work ! #lockdownexhibition #printerstray #restrictionexhinbition #abstractsewer #abstracts #intuitivesewing #intuitiveembroidery #happyartistmovement #happystitch #happystitchmovement #abstractartwork #handstitched #dmc #lookwhatwemade #process #textile #abstracttextile #creativityfound #intuitiveart #intuitivestitch #stitchandsew #sequinsandbeads #beading #colourfulsequins #orbreyandthemodist #intuitivesewer #needleandthread #abstractfloss #flosswork #threadwork (at Hitchin and Letchworth, North Hertfordshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLuSkpaHnoW/?igshid=nava778krh9e

A little Thursday throwback! This piece came together really quickly and is packed with textures, I loved creating it!🪡🧵🧶🌈 #abstractstitching #abstractstitch #abstractsewing #abstractsewer #abstracts #intuitivesewing #intuitiveembroidery #happyartistmovement #happystitch #happystitchmovement #abstractartwork #handstitched #dmc #lookwhatwemade #process #textile #abstracttextile #creativityfound #intuitiveart #intuitivestitch #stitchandsew #sequinsandbeads #beading #colourfulsequins #orbreyandthemodist #intuitivesewer #needleandthread #abstractfloss #flosswork #threadwork (at Hitchin and Letchworth, North Hertfordshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLbLwnDn4vz/?igshid=1truizlgcnef8

I had to take a couple of days break from this as my eyes were starting to hurt again - I’m pleased with last nights progress of adding some frosty pinks and a touch of buttery yellow! 🧵🪡🌺🎨🌈 #abstractstitching #abstractstitch #abstractsewing #abstractsewer #abstracts #intuitivesewing #intuitiveembroidery #happyartistmovement #happystitch #happystitchmovement #abstractartwork #handstitched #dmc #lookwhatwemade #process #textile #abstracttextile #creativityfound #intuitiveart #intuitivestitch #stitchandsew #sequinsandbeads #beading #colourfulsequins #orbreyandthemodist #intuitivesewer #needleandthread #abstractfloss #flosswork #threadwork (at Hitchin and Letchworth, North Hertfordshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ8JGSCHKBW/?igshid=10lnd383l9ski