Abstract Birds- Artful Embroidery

Take your embroidery to new heights with our Abstract Birds Collection, a stunning series of designs re-imagined for the Artful Embroidery line. Featuring 10 unique species, each bird is carefully digitized to capture not just their form, but the graceful sense of flight and movement that makes them so captivating. These aren’t ordinary embroidered birds—they’re works of art, designed with the same expressive detail you’d find in an artist’s sketchbook.

Each design was originally hand-drawn and digitized by Stephen Wilson, ensuring that the fluid lines, delicate shading, and layered stitch work bring each feathery friend to life. The abstract shapes and intricate textures create the illusion of motion, even when your birds are stitched and still, making them dynamic centerpieces for any project.

To achieve this level of detail, the collection uses our hidden appliqué technique. By laying down a neutral fabric or muslin base, the embroidery builds dimension and depth without adding bulk, allowing the stitch work to shine with clarity and realism. This approach makes the birds look polished from the very first stitch while giving you creative flexibility in choosing your base fabrics.

The story behind this collection is as inspiring as the designs themselves. These birds first appeared in Stephen Wilson’s Luxury Series, where they were embroidered on double layers of wash-away stabilizer, then carefully rinsed, dried, and mounted onto iconic designer boxes from brands like Hermès and Chanel. The result was a striking fusion of fine art, fashion, and embroidery—artworks that transformed everyday objects into extraordinary treasures.

Now you can bring these artfully inspired designs into your own embroidery machine. Stitch them on garments for a fashion-forward statement, frame them in fabric for wall art, or create a dramatic shadow box display. However you choose to use them, these Abstract Birds are sure to make your creativity soar.

Best

Stephen Wilson