Top Needlework Artists on Instagram You Need to Follow

Instagram is a fantastic platform to discover talented needlework artists, from intricate embroidery to vibrant cross-stitch and hand-sewn creations. Whether you’re drawn to traditional techniques or modern, colorful designs, there’s a wealth of inspiration to explore. If you love needlework, here’s a list of top artists you need to follow:

We have started this list, but it is by no means finished. Do you know a needlework artist that should be added to this list? comment below and we will check them out.

@salt_stitches – 48.5k followers
Style: Modern and Playful
Salt Stitches offers a feast for the eyes with bright colors and fun designs. Known for bold, minimalist motifs and intricate stitching, her feed is packed with vibrant florals, quirky patterns, and energetic designs. It’s a great follow for stitchers at all levels, as she also shares tips, tutorials, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of her creative process.
Follow Salt Stitches

@kingsophiesworld – 12k followers
Style: Photography Meets Embroidery
Sophie’s unique work combines photography and embroidery, creating stunning visual narratives. Her embroidered prints, often featuring empowering rose designs paired with feminist quotes, merge traditional stitching with a modern, meaningful twist.
Follow King Sophie’s World

@sarahbethtimmons – 22.1k followers
Style: Hand-Stitched Badges and Textiles
Sarah Beth Timmons creates embroidered badges and textiles that often carry social messages. From political statements to playful humor, her work blends artistry with activism. Perfect for those who love socially conscious embroidery with a creative edge.
Follow Sarah Beth Timmons

@sophielou_stitches – 5.7k followers
Style: Embroidered Portraits and Textile Art
Sophie Lou captures personality and moments through her embroidered portraits. With intricate detail and bold stitches, her work feels both personal and evocative. Her feed is not only beautiful but also filled with insights into her creative process.
Follow Sew Sophie Lou

@theembroiderycoach – 23.9k followers
Style: Instructional with a Focus on Modern Techniques
The Embroidery Coach, run by Laura, shares tutorials, tips, and tricks for stitchers of all skill levels. Her clean, modern designs are perfect for anyone looking to learn new techniques and improve their machine embroidery skills.
Follow The Embroidery Coach

Instagram has become a hub for creative expression, and these talented needlework artists are leading the way with their unique styles and innovative techniques. Whether you love minimalist florals or bold, statement-making pieces, you’ll find plenty of inspiration by following these artists. Get ready to be inspired, learn new techniques, and watch their creative journeys unfold!

The notion of the importance of teaching kids how to write cursive seems to wax and wane. While some schools have taken it out of their curriculum, many still see the value of learning how to write and read script. My daughter learned how to write in cursive and though she doesn’t need it often, I’m glad to know she has those skills anyway.

If you’re a teacher or you want to teach your own children how to write in cursive, I found this great resource from The OT Toolbox that I think will help. They did a whole series of 31 days of posts about writing cursive and breaking down the skills that are needed to know how to form letters in cursive. It starts with the most basic elements — how and where a child is sitting, and how their paper is positioned.

It includes gross motor activities to get kids warmed up for writing, letter families and the starting lines used to start to form letters, tips for left handed students, letter identification, pencil grasp, writing speed and assessing problems, among other things.

You’ll also find some cursive letter flash cards that can be used to help with writing practice or letter identification.

You can find the whole series at The OT Toolbox.

Looking for more tools to help kids learn cursive? I love these free cursive letter practice printables from Living Loving Lancaster, which include practicing individual letters and tracing letters to write quotes.

Or grab individual letter practice worksheets that just include the letter in upper and lower case for kids to practice. These are from Everyday Chaos and Calm and are a great way to start practicing the individual letter forms. They also include a little map at the top that shows which way to form the letter or in what order if there are multiple strokes involved.

[Photo via The OT Toolbox]

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