Embroidery on Wood: Art Inspired by Nature

Discover how to add threads and textures to a piece of wood to create a unique work of art, from drilling to stitching and hanging

• Introduction
• Materials and Practicing Embroidery Techniques
• Finalizing Your Embroidery Design
• Bringing It All Together to Create Your Project
• Finishing Touches and Enhancing Your Final Piece
• Final project

The organic interplay between colorful, delicate thread, and the rustic quality of wood allows for a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork. Graphic designer and fiber artist Sara Pastrana specializes in making pieces that combine expressive embroidery with woodworking which she shares with over 15K Instagram followers and through her business Flourishing Fibers.

In this course, she teaches you how to design and create embroidery pieces specifically for wood. Explore various embroidering techniques, learn how to plan and drill the holes for stitching, and see how to display your work. Transform a piece of wood into a striking work of art.

• About Me
• Influences
• Materials and Tools
• Getting Familiar with Your Rotary Tool
• Finding Your Inspiration
• Planning Your Stitches
• Practice Sampler 1
• Practice Sampler 2
• Embroidery Pattern 1
• Embroidery Pattern 2
• Selecting Colors
• Transferring Your Pattern to Wood
• Drilling and Preserving Your Template
• Embroidery Stitching Order 1
• Embroidery Stitching Order 2
• Outline Stitching Techniques
• Stitching with Metallic Threads
• Back Covering and Care Tips
• Attaching Hardware and Final Details
• Photographing for Social Media
• Embroidery on Wood: Art Inspired by Nature