Stitchsmith Prize for Design

Congratulations to our top three designers. We’re excited to be manufacturing all three of these winning designs when we launch. And congratulations to our runners up and on their beautiful designs.

1st Prize
£750

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Lauren Henry
Falmouth University

Lauren was inspired by Japanese folding screens and used a sharp orange accent to emulate the setting sun, contrasted against a palette of cool muted tones.

2nd Prize
£500

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Zahraa Aziz
University of Huddersfield

Using soft pinks and greys, Zahraa used a continuous line technique to create this print inspired by the natural lines and shapes of flowers, plants and animals.

3rd Prize
£250

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Leta Siauruseviciute
Ravensborne

Contrasting metallics and blacks, Leta took the inspiration for her design from the pattern of honeycomb to create a stunning geometric print.

Congratulations to our top three designers. We’re excited to be choosing at least one of these winning designs for production when we launch. And congratulations to our runners up and on their beautiful designs.

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Charlie-Anne Ellis
Royal School of Needlework

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Advaitha Ravishankar
London College of Fashion

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Danielle Smith
Birmingham City University

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Charlotte Bruce
London College of Fashion

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Julia Morris
Falmouth University

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Amy Brogden
University of Leeds

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Laura Olivella
London College of Fashion

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Eleanor Pettitt
Norwich University of the Arts

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Chloe Glass
University of Huddersfield

It was a very difficult competition to judge and although they didn’t make the shortlist, there are a few designers we feel deserve a special mention. Well done to Anna Holmes and Beth Cole from the Royal School of Needlework and Letitia Clark from Norwich University of Arts.

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