Crafts CouncilDirectoryDarren Ball Textile ArtistTextile ArtistCarmarthenshire, WalesTextilesKnittingEmbroideryWebsiteE-mailInstagramAboutInfoNewsSustainabilityDarren trained in Fashion Textiles, specializing in hand knit. He taught himself free machine embroidery whilst teaching art and textiles in secondary and further education. He now focusses on his machine embroidery producing framed, bespoke embroideries from his home in Wales. Darren uses applique and machine embroidery to illustrate personal narratives or ideas, inspired by memorabilia or his collection of vintage ‘Stitchcraft’ knitting and embroidery magazines. Focus:Free machine embroideryCV:Download documentCelebrating Stitchcraft17 Jun-18 Oct 2025 Chertsey MuseumEmbroidery inspired by The Olive Matthews CollectionDarren works with vintage and repurposed fabrics which he has collected over several years, these create a found palette of colour. The bespoke nature of his work is emphasized by his use of vintage handkerchiefs in combination with his unique knitting skills to create his pieces.AboutDarren trained in Fashion Textiles, specializing in hand knit. He taught himself free machine embroidery whilst teaching art and textiles in secondary and further education. He now focusses on his machine embroidery producing framed, bespoke embroideries from his home in Wales. Darren uses applique and machine embroidery to illustrate personal narratives or ideas, inspired by memorabilia or his collection of vintage ‘Stitchcraft’ knitting and embroidery magazines. InfoFocus:Free machine embroideryCV:Download documentNewsCelebrating Stitchcraft17 Jun-18 Oct 2025 Chertsey MuseumEmbroidery inspired by The Olive Matthews CollectionSustainabilityDarren works with vintage and repurposed fabrics which he has collected over several years, these create a found palette of colour. The bespoke nature of his work is emphasized by his use of vintage handkerchiefs in combination with his unique knitting skills to create his pieces.WebsiteE-mailInstagramProjectLatest Embroideries 2024ProjectBespoke FramingProjectTextile NarrativesProjectLadies & GentlemenProjectBrighton BelleProjectLes FleursProjectLégumes
Celebrating Stitchcraft17 Jun-18 Oct 2025 Chertsey MuseumEmbroidery inspired by The Olive Matthews Collection
Celebrating Stitchcraft17 Jun-18 Oct 2025 Chertsey MuseumEmbroidery inspired by The Olive Matthews Collection