Love Embroidery

Alex Stratkotter

Florals and plants as far as the eye can see – that’s how we pictured Alex Stratkotter’s studio space, and we weren’t far off. Alex is the designer and maker behind Florals and Floss. As the name suggests, she specialises in modern floral stitching – and, most recently, embellishing garments with her gorgeous designs. “I’m currently writing a book about clothing embroidery, The Embroidered Closet,” she says. “It’s definitely a dream project! It’s a huge undertaking, but it’s been a joy to work on.”

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