Emma Ruth Hughes

And Sew For Today

And Sew for Today is my new daily project. Each morning, I use a internet based random word generator to choose a word then I sew it, by hand. I'm not using patterns or pre-planning, just grabbing some fabric and thread and stitching the first thing that comes into my head. It's an experiment in typography, embroidery and fun.

I was lucky enough to inherit a lovely selection of threads, fabrics and haberdashery from my husband's Great Aunty Mary a couple of years ago. Ever since, I've been trying to think of how best to use it and this project seemed to be the perfect idea.

I'm not setting myself any strict deadlines and want to enjoy the project, so we'll see how it evolves over time. I'm hoping to create one, big final piece when I decide to stop, maybe after a year, 6 months - who knows. 

I'd like to collaborate with other designers and artists and involve people using twitter and tumblr, so if you have any ideas or would like to collaborate in some way, get in touch! (email link at the bottom of the page).

For now, you can see the first 35 pieces on my tumblr. Hope you enjoy.

Making things

I spent lots of time sitting outside stitching in the sunshine at the weekend. Got a million things to do to get my website finally finished and back up and running, but it was just too sunny and nice for CSS and HTML. Soon, I promise.

In the meantime, if you are looking for my stationery, have a look through the blog, there are examples of my most recent stuff and some older designs too. Feel free to email with any requests, you can find my address at the bottom of the page.

Godspeed Golden Frog

I was inspired by the quite remarkable David Attenbourogh's Life in Cold Blood series to create this cross stich. It's a farewell to the Golden Frog, a species that is now extinct in the wild due to poaching and a nasty fungal virus type thing.
Anyway, cross stitch, it's the new rock and roll I tell you.