#316,387 Most Popular
About
Moldovan-born, UK-based artist and Instagram star known for pioneering the unique craft of flowers-on-tulle embroidery and for being the author of the book Dried Flower Embroidery: An Introduction to the Art of Flowers on Tulle. She is also known for her Instagram account, where she showcases her embroidery work and art with over 180,000 followers.
Before Fame
She pursued a degree in graphic design at the Cumbria Institute of the Arts (now the University of Cumbria) in the UK. Her early career involved working as a graphic designer on various projects, including branding, logo design, typography, and layouts for a home interiors magazine. She began exploring other creative outlets after taking a career break which included knitting, crocheting, embroidery, and wreath-making. She developed her unique embroidery technique in 2016. She began sharing content on Instagram and YouTube in 2017. She published her book Dried Flower Embroidery: An Introduction to the Art of Flowers on Tulle in 2021.
Trivia
Her work has been showcased internationally, including at the Collect Art Fair, where her piece "Connections" was exhibited. She is credited with inventing the flowers-on-tulle embroidery technique. Her work has been featured in numerous publications and platforms, such as Mollie Makes, Embroidery, Landscape, Country Living, and Gardens Illustrated.
Family Life
She was born and raised in Moldova. She moved to the United Kingdom for art college and stayed there after graduating. She has one son with her husband.
Associated With
She and Jenny Hart are both embroidery artists whose work has been showcased in magazines, books, and art galleries.
