Rachel Gooden: Enchanting Embroidery & Taxidermy Stumpwork

Discover the most beautiful and intricate hand embroidered pieces by Stitch and Bone: The home of handcrafted embroideries, inspired by nature’s most fascinating inhabitants and uniquely created by artist, Rachel Gooden. As the creator behind this captivating venture, Rachel delves into the exquisite art of stumpwork embroidery, weaving her fascination for the natural world, particularly insects, into intricate and fantastical creations.
From the earliest days of her existence, Rachel has been an avid creator, drawn to the allure of artistry and an ardent collector of curiosities. Her affinity for “things” and the mesmerising beauty of the natural world converge in Stitch and Bone’s exquisite pieces. Inspired by her collection of taxidermy insects and a deep-seated appreciation for the diversity of shapes, colours, and sizes found in nature’s tiny wonders, Rachel Gooden brings these critters to life in a wholly unique way.
We had the pleasure of catching up with Rachel Gooden which you can find over on our blog.
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[@mtm7800]

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!

[@MattsCoolDog]

As a bug enjoyer, this has me absolutely enthralled. Im bouncing off the walls, theyre so detailed and colorful and well made- 🎉🎉

[@LDFHollister]

Brilliant work, 😍 and hooray for insects!

[@Samplemaker240]

Nice 👍👍

[@CTID]

Repulsive and vile. This is gross.