Behind the Stitches

The Solana Leopard Print: How a Bold Print Gets Made Stitch by Stitch
The Solana Leopard Print: How a Bold Print Gets Made Stitch by Stitch
Most leopard prints are made by machine. This one was made stitch by stitch. A closer look at how the Solana Leopard Print comes together in the hoop. Read more...
Bold Colour, Graphic Design, and the Joy of Hand-Embroidered Jewellery
Bold Colour, Graphic Design, and the Joy of Hand-Embroidered Jewellery
Solana is a new micro collection built around a palette I couldn't leave alone: cobalt blue and bright orange, expressed in two completely different ways. Abstract squiggle linework and a... Read more...
Behind the Stitches: How Las Palmas Took Shape
Behind the Stitches: How Las Palmas Took Shape
Most designs start as ideas in my head. Sometimes it takes a few tries and a lot of stitching to bring that vision to life. A behind-the-stitches look at Las... Read more...
When Summer Softens
When Summer Softens
A studio update on how Las Palmas explores summer in a more refined, neutral palette. Read more...
Mediterranean Summer: The Details That Make It
Mediterranean Summer: The Details That Make It
A closer look at the intentional fabric choices, colour decisions and slow stitching behind Mediterranean Summer and what gives each piece its mood. Read more...
Favourites from a summer table
Favourites from a summer table
Mediterranean Summer began with a trip through Greece and a lasting impression of markets, shared tables, and food chosen with care. This micro collection translates those familiar symbols into modern... Read more...
On Following the Story
On Following the Story
A studio reflection on storytelling, trust, and why I’m leaning into modern embroidered jewellery as wearable art that carries meaning and connection. Read more...
What Matters at The Modern Stitch Studio
What Matters at The Modern Stitch Studio
Creating is who I am. Over the past few months, I’ve slowed down, explored new art, and refined how The Modern Stitch Studio shows up. Every piece is hand-embroidered, thoughtful,... Read more...
5 Reasons You Need Embroidered Earrings This Christmas (Part 2)
5 Reasons You Need Embroidered Earrings This Christmas (Part 2)
A playful follow up to last week’s embroidered hat edition, this part of the series explores why modern embroidered earrings are the tiny festive heroes you need this Christmas. From... Read more...
5 Reasons You Need an Embroidered Hat This Christmas
5 Reasons You Need an Embroidered Hat This Christmas
Stay stylish this Christmas with hand-embroidered hats. Perfect for sun, backyard cricket, naps, and thoughtful gifting for someone special. Read more...
Step Into the Colourful World of Summer Meadow
Step Into the Colourful World of Summer Meadow
Inspired by nature in full bloom, the Summer Meadow Collection captures the joy of summer through vibrant embroidery and bold colour. Discover modern hand-embroidered jewellery designed to bring warmth and... Read more...
How Embroidery Found Its Way Back to Me
How Embroidery Found Its Way Back to Me
Hi, I’m Lou - embroidery artist and founder of The Modern Stitch Studio. What began as teaching my daughter to sew became a rediscovery of my love for embroidery and... Read more...
3 Ways to Style the Santorini Collection
3 Ways to Style the Santorini Collection
Discover three effortless ways to style the Santorini Collection - hand-embroidered jewellery inspired by the blue domes and bright bougainvillea of Greece. Each look brings a touch of wearable art... Read more...
Miniature landscapes you can wear: The story behind the Santorini Collection
Miniature landscapes you can wear: The story behind the Santorini Collection
A lifelong dream stitched in blue — discover how a teenage love of The Big Blue and the iconic domes of Santorini inspired this hand-embroidered jewellery set. Read more...
☀️ Introducing Hand-Embroidered Hats
☀️ Introducing Hand-Embroidered Hats
The sun is shining, the days are getting warmer, and it’s time to enjoy the outdoors in style. Golden Sunflower Hat → We’re so excited to introduce a brand-new addition... Read more...