In our passion for craft and exploration of diverse techniques, we decided it’d be interesting to re-create the idea of cross-stitch into an actual piece of wearable clothing.

Leaf stitch – Cross-stitch pattern

Commissioning a cross-stitch enthusiast from Wales, UK, we were able to navigate our expectations through sketches and samples.

Quick sketch

Leaf cross stitch sample

The work coming along

Alternative colour-way

The result, at least over 150hrs later, 2 exquisite pieces of labour of love that are marvellous pieces of Haute art in their own right.

Work in progress

Putting pieces together

Final jacket. Image by Stuart Western