Hawthorne & Heaney for DOOM
At the start of this year, we were approached to work on a very exciting large scale project run preparation for the launch of the new DOOM: The Dark Ages Game. The premise was that the developer Bethesda wanted to harness the spirit of the Middle Ages through one of the periods most famous […]
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 […]
Hawthorne & Heaney for Miss World 2024
At Hawthorne & Heaney we worked on the annual Miss World sash for many years before covid-19 put a halt to events like this one, so imagine our delight when we were approached again to work on their newest model for the 2024 competition. Some small changes were made from previous years […]
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 […]
Festive Live Personalisation by Hawthorne & Heaney Events
A Festive Flurry of In Store Events with Live Personalisation We had an incredibly busy season this year for in store events, featuring a flurry of customised pop-up events with live personalisation throughout central London. Our diverse range of personalised experiences brought a touch of individuality and charm to retail settings, creating memorable moments […]
Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own Exhibition
This exhibition was an insight into the life of the world-renowned icon, Freddie Mercury. It displayed the singer’s most priceless valuables from across the globe. These ranged from ceramics, art, fashion, musical instruments, personal papers, possessions and photographs, furniture, and jewels, accrued over the course of fifty years. The exhibit was divided into 6 sections: […]
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 […]