Hawthorne & Heaney for Liberty Christmas Shop

This gifting season, Hawthorne & Heaney were delighted to return to the iconic Liberty London for a special hand embroidery personalisation event. Set within the elegant surroundings of Liberty’s renowned fabric, accessories halls and legendary Christmas shop our skilled embroiderers will be offering visitors the opportunity to add a truly personal touch to their chosen […]
Delicate Embroidery Creations by Hawthorne & Heaney

Exquisite Machine Embroidery for Every Project Size When it comes to digital embroidery, it’s often easy to assume that bigger is better. In our Central London based embroidery studio we prove that delicate and intricate designs can be just as stunning as their larger counterparts. Take the following project we worked on […]
Large Scale Machine Embroidery

Working with Large Texture Pieces in Machine Embroidery At Hawthorne & Heaney we love a challenge, and large scale texture pieces is certainly one of them! Often when creating vast pieces of embroidery like this we are required to match up lots of different frames to insure the piece flows naturally and looks […]
Combining the Old & New for Embroidered Coat Of Arms

Embroidery is a captivating form of artistic expression that has graced history for centuries. Although traditional hand embroidery and modern machine embroidery have been developed as two distinctly separate techniques, combining the two can create wonderful, unique results! The marriage of hand embroidery’s intricate charm, with the efficiency of machine embroidery gave us the […]
Unraveling the History of Embroidered Monograms

As a London based embroidery studio, monograms are one of our most popular services. We offer traditional hand embroidered lettering, machine embroidered monograms and even in store activations offering on site personalisation! These small symbolisms have been around centuries; from elaborate pieces for the noble and royal, to cherished heirlooms and simple pieces like […]
Textured Hand Guided Machine Embroidery

Embroidery has long been celebrated as a beautiful and intricate craft, capturing the imagination with its delicate threads and exquisite designs. Hand guided machine embroidery blends the precision of machine stitching with the spontaneity of artistic expression. Free hand machine embroidery is a technique that allows artists to create dynamic and expressive designs using […]
Hawthorne & Heaney x Anine Bing Monogram Event

Personalisation is the key to making any item truly unique and special. Whether it’s a gift for a loved one or a way to express your own individuality, adding a monogram to clothing, accessories, or home decor items can instantly elevate their appeal. In recent years, in-store live machine embroidery has gained popularity as […]
Hawthorne & Heaney for King Charles’ Coronation

At Hawthorne & Heaney we were extremely fortunate to be given the once in a lifetime opportunity to help produce beautiful embroidery work for The Royal Household over the recent months in preparation for the King’s Coronation 6th May. The coronation ceremony is a significant event in the history of many countries, marking the […]