Hi, I’m Sophie Miller.
Nekomancer Stitches combines my two passions - needlework inspired by biology and the natural world, and my long academic journey bringing to life the narratives of the long dead.
When I was about nine years old, my mother Sally taught me needleworking. In 2019, during the ten-year anniversary of her passing, I decided to honour her memory by picking up my needlework again. During the pandemic, this practise became my peace and I want to share this with the world. I have several graduate degrees in archaeology and ancient history, looking at human antiquity, the history of human-animal relationships, and ancient cats, and I use these experiences to create artwork that would not be out of place in an 18th century Cabinet of Curiosities. I hope you too can find an oddity for your shelf.
My Approach
After much enthusiastic encouragement from the people in my life, I launched Nekomancer Stitches, a very small business offering embroidery pieces for purchase along with personalised designs and creations. Rarely will these designs be repeated, and I do not repeat custom-made and commissioned artwork.
Commission it
Do you have an idea, perhaps an image or design that has been on your mind but you don’t want a traditional medium? Do you want to immortalise a memory, perhaps as the perfect gift for a special person in your life? Work with me to make it a fibre-artistic reality.
Buy it
Not sure what you want but know you would love something unusual, historic, anatomical, or just plain odd to add to your life? Peruse the pre-made pieces and available designs for sale, and sign up to receive emails about brand new stock and special seasonal sales.