The Work of Amanda Gemmill-Strauss
Beat Drab Tropic Energy
Artist: Amanda Gemmill-Strauss
Wool shirt, poly blend fabric, cotton embroidery floss, 14" wood embroidery hoop
Natural Aura Shroomy - 2017
Artist: Amanda Gemmill-Strauss
Poly blend fabric, cotton embroidery floss, poly blend embroidery floss, 6" wooden embroidery hoop.
Tuskawilla
2020
Artist: Amanda Gemmill-Strauss
Poly-cotton fabric, poly-cotton embroidery floss, vintage plastic beads, wooden embroidery hoop
Burdines 3
2019
Artist: Amanda Gemmill-Strauss
Repurposed denim jeans, poly-cotton canvas, poly-cotton floss, vintage plastic beads, wooden embroidery hoop
Burdines 1
2019
Artist: Amanda Gemmill-Strauss
Repurposed denim jeans, poly-cotton canvas, poly-cotton floss, vintage plastic beads, wooden embroidery hoop
Burdines 2
2019
Artist: Amanda Gemmill-Strauss
Repurposed denim jeans, poly-cotton canvas, poly-cotton floss, vintage plastic beads, wooden embroidery hoop
C Thru U Blue
2020
Artist: Amanda Gemmill-Strauss
Salvaged tulle, poly-cotton floss, wooden hoop
C Thru U Pink
2020
Artist: Amanda Gemmill-Strauss
Salvaged tulle, poly-cotton floss, wooden hoop
Mushroom II - Private Commission- 2017
Hand embroidered chain stitch in cotton embroidery floss on poly/cotton fabric, mounted in 8 inch wood embroidery hoop.
Mushroom III- Private Commission - 2017
Various hand embroidered stitches done in cotton floss on cotton fabric, mounted in 8 inch wood embroidery hoop
Amethyst Skies - 2020
Hand embroidered cross stitch in wool and acrylic yarn on cotton aida cloth, mounted with cotton burlap, wooden dowel, and twine.
A Moment of White - 2022
Hand embroidered brick stitch in cotton embroidery floss on cotton aida cloth, framed with cotton broadcloth and mounted on a vintage plastic knitting needle with cotton cord and vintage wood beads.
The embroidered portion measures 3.5 inches wide by 6 inches long. The full piece including mounting is 7 inches wide by 13.5 inches long when hung.
A Slash of Red - 2022
Hand embroidered cross stitch in cotton embroidery floss on cotton Aida cloth, framed with repurposed cotton velveteen, and mounted on a vintage aluminum knitting needle, wood beads, and cotton hanging cord.
The embroidered portion is 5.5 inches wide by 3 inches long. The full piece including mounting is 7 inches wide and 11 inches long when hung.
An Orange Instant - 2022
Hand embroidered cross stitch in cotton embroidery floss on cotton Aida cloth, framed with vintage fabric, and mounted on a vintage aluminum knitting needle, twine, and cotton floss.
The embroidered portion is 2.75 inches wide by 6 inches long. The full piece including mounting is 7 inches wide and 13.25 inches long when hung.
A Beam of Yellow - 2022
Hand embroidered couching stitch in cotton embroidery floss on cotton Aida cloth, framed with vintage fabric, and mounted on a vintage aluminum knitting needle with cotton cord.
The embroidered portion is 3 inches wide by 6 inches long. The full piece including mounting is 7 inches wide and 12.5 inches long when hung.
A Glimpse of Green - 2022
Hand embroidered French knots with cotton embroidery floss on cotton Aida cloth, framed with repurposed sheets, and mounted on a vintage aluminum knitting needle with twine and cotton floss.
The embroidered portion is 2.75 inches wide by 5.75 inches long. The full piece including mounting is 7 inches wide and 11.25 inches long when hung.
Little Blue Mountains - 2022
Hand embroidered cross stitch in cotton floss on cotton aida cloth, mounted with recycled cotton denim, metal knitting needle, and cotton string.
The embroidered portion is 3 inches wide by 6 inches long. The full piece including mounting is 7 inches wide and 13.25 inches long when hung.
An Instance of Indigo - 2022
Hand embroidered French knots in cotton embroidery floss on cotton Aida cloth, framed with repurposed denim, and mounted on a vintage aluminum knitting needle and cotton hanging cord.
The embroidered portion is 3 inches wide by 6 inches long. The full piece including mounting is 7 inches wide and 13.25 inches long when hung.
A Pop of Purple - 2022
Hand embroidered cross stitch and French knots in cotton embroidery floss on cotton Aida clot, mounted with hand-dyed cotton upcycled from a vintage shirt and mounted on a vintage aluminum knitting needle with cotton hanging cord.
The embroidered portion measures 3.25 inches wide and 6.5 inches long. The full piece including mounting is 7 inches wide and 13 inches long when hung.
A Little Bit of Black - 2022
Hand embroidered blackwork stitches in embroidery floss (cotton, silk, and synthetic) on cotton Aida cloth. It is framed in cotton gabardine cloth and mounted on a vintage aluminum knitting needle with a cotton hanging cord.
The embroidered portion measures 3.25 inches wide by 6.25 inches long. The full piece including mounting is 7 inches wide by 12.5 inches long when hung.
Luca - Private Commission - 2020
Hand embroidery in cotton floss on cotton aida cloth, mounted in 8 inch wooden embroidery hoop.
Free Spirit Shroomy - 2017
Hand embroidered satin stitch applique made from poly/cotton blend fabric, mounted on poly/cotton fabric in 8 inch wooden embroidery hoop.
