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INEZ TAN | Inez Designs

Some people capture memories in a photograph, while others capture them in an artwork. In Inez Tan's case, she captures them in embroidery.

Using photographs, Ms Tan, who is self taught, creates embroidered hoop portraits of people and pets. First she creates a sketch using thread, and the image is brought to life using different stitch techniques, such as satin, backstitch and French knots, using threads of different colours. Customers can ask for text or specific items to be included, as well as their favourite colours.