The Work of Amanda Gemmill-Strauss

Amethyst Skies - 2020

Hand embroidered cross stitch in wool and acrylic yarn on cotton aida cloth, mounted with cotton burlap, wooden dowel, and twine.

The Sound the Sky Makes When A Romantically Adventurous Weekend Begins

Stitched in the bargello style using tapestry wool salvaged from a vintage needlework kit, mounted on a 14”x14” canvas and wrapped in burlap.

Deep Sunset

wool yarn on aida cloth, framed with cotton broadcloth and mounted on drift wood with twine and vintage wood bead

Natural Aura Shroomy - 2017

Artist: Amanda Gemmill-Strauss

Poly blend fabric, cotton embroidery floss, poly blend embroidery floss, 6" wooden embroidery 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

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.

Beat Drab Tropic Energy

Artist: Amanda Gemmill-Strauss

Wool shirt, poly blend fabric, cotton embroidery floss, 14" wood embroidery hoop

Tuskawilla

2020
Artist: Amanda Gemmill-Strauss

Poly-cotton fabric, poly-cotton embroidery floss, vintage plastic beads, wooden embroidery hoop

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.