Since another World Embroidery Day is just around the corner, I updated this 2018 post and added more information about the embroidery artists and what they’ve been up to lately. Also, since it is World Embroidery Day, I listed what countries they are from and/or living in.
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In honor of the upcoming World Embroidery Day (July 30), here are 18 modern embroidery art pieces and patterns!

travel embroidery by Le Kadre — Via My Modern Met.

1. Travel memories.

Charles Henry and Elin Petronella ~~(a.k.a. “Le Kadre”)~~ embroider scenes from places they travel.

Artists: Charles Henry and Elin Petronella

Countries: France and Sweden

Currently…

Still together, but no longer going by Le Kadre, the artistic couple’s new website is simply charlesandelin.com.
They’ve also created the Charles and Elin Academy, where they offer online courses in modern hand embroidery.

Little leaf embroidery — By Brannon Addison via Brown Paper Bag.

2. Intricate blooms.

Brannon Addison of Happy Cactus Designs does spontaneous freehand embroidery of tiny flowers, leaves, and ferns. Doesn’t this piece just look so joyful?! (h/t Brown Paper Bag)
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