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Embroidered Postcards

Collection of freehand machine embroidered postcards (Edinburgh University, Torness Nuclear Power Station, Royal Commonwealth Pool) as featured in The Guardian, London Craft Week and Edinburghs Dovecot Studios. Individuals and sets available in the Laura Lees shop.

No.1 Poultry

As part of RIBA's Circling the Square exhibition season: Freehand machine embroidered a portrait of No.1 Poultry in The City.

Rolodex

Taking inspiration from Hildaur Neilsen's 1958 iconic rotating file device, Freehand machine embroidery on stool and cushions.

Photography : Alex Maclean

Bed Head

Private Commission. Photography Åsa Westerlund.

Magazine Arm Chair

Inspired by publishers workshop, Reupholstered freehand machine embroidery. Applique in Kvadrat fabric.

Photography : Alex Maclean

Spine Dining Chair

Inspired by book spines, freehand machine embroidery.

Photography : Alex Maclean

Daybed

Joint venture with Uncommon Projects. Freehand machine embroidery on Kvadrat fabric.  Ply base by Uncommon Projects.

Jigsaw Collection

Jigsaw Collection, freehand machine embroidered using Kvadrat fabric on Arts & Crafts armchair, Telephone Table and Hairpin stool. Chair commissioned by Mark Lewis Interiors. Telephone Table and Hairpin private commissions.

Telephone Table photographed by Åsa Westerlund

Pouffes

Freehand machine embroiderey on hard wearing Kvadrat fabric. Each stool/pouffe is unique.

Photography: Åsa Westerlund

Gospel Oak School Leaf Project

Commissioned by Gospel Oak Primary School. Displayed in the entrance as a symbol of the positive, inclusive and diverse nature of the school. Applique, freehand machine embroidery all in Kvadrat fabric. View Workshops section for further details.

Photography : Åsa Westerlund

Tay House Tapestry

Tay House Tapestry

Photographs by Åsa Westerlund

Gout Stool

Freehand machine embroidery in Kvadrat fabric

Cushions

Freehand machine embroidery and applique in Kvadrat fabric, handmade and finshed cushion. Check shop for availability.

Photography : Åsa Westerlund

Piano Stools

A selection of finished, unique freehand machine embroidered piano stools for sale here. You can also commission your own bespoke stool here.

Photography: Åsa Westerlund

Hand Tufted Rug

Hand tufted rug. Edinburgh city centre map.

Moroccan Collection

Moroccan Pattern Stools. Reconditioned antique footstools reupholstered with freehand machine embroidered and appliquéd tweed or Kvadrat fabric. 

The Douglas

Freehand machine embroidery and applique. Commissioned by The Douglas Hotel, Isle of Arran. 

Embroidered Postcards

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No.1 Poultry

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Rolodex

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Bed Head

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Magazine Arm Chair

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Spine Dining Chair

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Daybed

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Jigsaw Collection

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Pouffes

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Gospel Oak School Leaf Project

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Tay House Tapestry

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Gout Stool

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Cushions

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Piano Stools

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Hand Tufted Rug

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Moroccan Collection

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The Douglas

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