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Just my hands & my imagination ☁️

Stitch by stitch, I bring stories to life.
Hey there! I’m Mavis 林, an embroidery artist turning thread into portraits, quotes, and anything else my needle dreams up. Every piece is handmade with love, and a dash of magic.

Come explore and let’s create something together!

Let me make something, just for you

Hand-Stitched Portraits

Words, Names, Chinese Characters Pieces

curlyheadmakes : embroidery magic

my needle as my wand; my magic in thread form

Embroidering moments & memories

I am Mavis

Your embroidery works are 100% hand-embroidered by me. Every piece comes from hours of laboured love to bring your moments and memories into thread form.

Portrait Embroidery

From hoops to frames, capture your favourite photos in embroidered forms. Perfect as wedding gifts, anniversary presents or just because ❤️

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Character Embroidery

This encompasses quotes, english letterings/typography, Chinese characters. Perfect as wedding gifts and housewarming presents! 🏡

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Architecture Embroidery

A passion of mine as I find architecture to be an intriguing subject to embroider. Perfect if you want to capture the magic of your special place forever. 💫

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Baby Name Embroidery

Welcome your newborn with a custom baby name embroidery hoop! Custom it with concrete details or intangible feelings/vibes. Just share your hopes and dreams with Mavis and let her work her magic. 💫

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Workshop by CURLYHEADMAKES

By popular demand, learn embroidery techniques that are favourites of Mavis in a small group (even solo!)! She will guide you to begin and conclude your first embroidery project. The default design is “家” but custom options are also available!

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Collarborations, YES!

I am always overly excited to get on more creative adventures so get in touch if you think what I do might be a good fit for your projects!

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