Welcome!
I'm Deanna, a fiber artist from the New England area. I have been an artist and maker my whole life but didn't focus on hand embroidery until 2018. My work has a maximalists aesthetic and love for color.
Through intricate hand embroidery, I try to capture the beauty of daily life. Inspired by small moments of light and shadows, my work displays familiar subjects in stitched narratives. I create depth through a slow, meditative process that honors needlework as both craft and fine art, challenging its historical perception as domestic or decorative work. The motif of a gallery wall with iconic artworks are stitched within personal or exhibition spaces, blending art history with intimate scenes. At its core, my embroidery explores intimacy and joy found in still moments, the familiar comfort of home, and the shared experience of art.
The name of my business, Six Eyes Stitches, came from the fact that I use to layer my reading glasses with my regular glasses when I work. My friend teased me that I wasn't just a four eyes, but six. I was amused with this idea and started doodling my layered glasses in Procreate one evening and a logo was born. I have since accepted the fate of my need for bifocals, but I will always be six eyed.
Thank you so much for your interest in my work and supporting my passion. xx
