Bethany Hughes Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Counted thread embroidery designer with over 20 years experience in both 2D and 3D pieces, inspired by historic gardens and textiles and the English countryside. Selected for Royal Academy 2024 Sumer Exhibition. Experienced public speaker and event host.
Bethany works with cotton thread on linen, using traditional stitching and construction techniques. She has created an imaginary country estate set in southern England, portraying each garden of the estate in samplers and linked small needlework accessories such as boxes and etuis, developing objects that are both decorative and practical for everyday use. Having studied both landscape architecture and classical studies, Bethany is fascinated by historical cultural exchange and the interpretation of existing places and stories. Her designs are sold to embroiderers across the world and she has spoken to a diverse range of audiences, from local art groups to students at the San Francisco School of Needlework and Design and over 200 stitchers at a UK stitching retreat.
Artwork
Arboretum Sampler, Counted thread embroidery using linen and cotton threads, 2021
Water Garden Sampler, Counted thread embroidery using linen and cotton threads, 2020
Kitchen Garden Sampler, 2019
Floral Sampler, Counted thread embroidery using linen and cotton thread, 2004
Aki-bashi Etui, Counted thread embroidery using linen and cotton thread, 2026
Medusae Miscellanea, Counted thread embroidery using linen and cotton thread, 2023
Projects and exhibitions
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Royal Academy 2024 Summer Exhibition18/06/2024 — 18/08/2024 'Medusae Miscellanea' was selected for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, within the theme 'Making Spaces'. |
Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, London | Details |