If you thought needlepoint was just for your grandma, think again! Sarah K. Benning is a fiber artist who practices around the world, primarily in the U.S. and Spain. She received a BA in Fiber and Material Studies from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2013, and has since been delighting fans with her incredible embroidery!
According to her website, Sarah “is self-taught in the craft of embroidery. She approaches each piece primarily as an illustration, often abandoning traditional stitches and techniques in favor of bold shapes, playful patterns, and contemporary subject matter.” Her work is definitely far from the norm!
Sarah K. Benning
Embroidery hoops are used to keep fabric taught while the stitcher embroiders. Normally, they’re removed after a section of a piece has been completed, but Sarah leaves the hoops on her pieces, using them as frames for her art.
Sarah K. Benning
Sarah K. Benning
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Sarah started out needlepointing as a hobby, but it’s turned into a passion. She focuses on vibrant colors and intricate designs in each piece.
Sarah K. Benning
Sarah K. Benning
Sarah creates pieces in a variety of sizes and styles. From crystals, to cacti, to seascapes… She’s always coming up with new ways to take her embroidery to the next level.
All the texture. A photo posted by Sarah Benning (@sarahkbenning) on
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