Cross Stitch, Black on White Size:Sample Born in China

Born in China

As loving brother to Jewelled Venus

on a natural background

overlaying colour flashes on a minimalist grid of dots

To create juxtaposition between traditional beauty and decay

Cross Stitch, Black on White Size:Sample Born in ChinaOverview Cross Stitch is inspired by antique embroidery samplers and vintage cross stitch patterns and books that I found at flea markets in Paris over the last couple of years. The design features alphabets in various embroidery fonts, interspersed with folkloric animal designs. Each cross has been hand drawn. The simple monochrome scheme gives the intricate design a graphic quality. The wallpapers and non woven substrates are all sourced from