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The Happy Cactus Blog

Hand Embroidered Cactus Artwork

May 29, 2019

Hand Embroidered Cactus Artwork

Despite my company name, it had been a few years since I had created any cactus embroidery designs. Within the past 6 months, though, I stitched a revamped and more detailed cactus series, designs that I'm really proud of.

Happy Cactus Designs Hand Embroidered Cactus Artwork

Cactus Grouping on Blue Linen

I wanted to create very small groupings of different cacti, including prickly pear, organ pipe, saguaro, agave, and cholla, using only 1 to 2 strands of thread. By using fewer threads, it was possible to create very intricate details, including subtle variations in color and tiny needles and cactus flowers. 

Happy Cactus Designs Hand Embroidered Cactus Artwork

Happy Cactus Designs Hand Embroidered Cactus Artwork

Much of my inspiration for this series came from a few trips to Arizona. The Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix is one of the coolest places I've ever visited and I referred to the many photos I took there when brainstorming these new designs.

Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona

Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona

A number of these pieces have already sold, but there are a few framed designs available in my shop now. Click on the links below for more details.

CACTUS GROUPING ON WHITE LINEN HAND EMBROIDERED ART by Happy Cactus Designs

Cactus Grouping on White Linen Hand Embroidered Art (in the shop)

CACTUS GROUPING ON LIGHT BLUE LINEN HAND EMBROIDERED ART by Happy Cactus Designs

Cactus Grouping on Light Blue Linen (in the shop)



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