hi!

i’m annie.

A woman with red curly hair smiling and standing beside a display of embroidered religious images and a crucifix on a golden frame in a room with wooden blinds.

I am a self-taught embroidery artist from Michigan.

Line drawing of Thomas Aquinas wearing a hooded cloak with a sun symbol on the chest, holding a book in one hand and a quill in the other.

My work focuses on a variety of Catholic themes, ranging from marian devotion to the lives of the saints. Drawing inspiration from my faith journey, I use the medium of embroidery as both a creative outlet & a contemplative practice.

My pieces are a blend of traditional techniques and innovative mixed materials. I tend to use unique methods of display, which invites viewers into moments of reflection, beauty, and reverence.

I began creating art a few years after my mother’s passing, turning to thread and fabric as a way to navigate grief. What began as a personal act of healing evolved into an almost prayerful practice - one that continues to shape my spiritual journey and artistic voice.

My Catholic-focused work first debuted at the Aquinas College Symposium on the True, Good, and Beautiful in 2024. I was also honored to exhibit at ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Michigan in fall 2025 and at Roots Brew Shop in spring 2026!

I will be exhibiting in Art Prize once again in fall 2026 as Roots Brew Shop will be hosting my piece, Now We See Dimly!

FAQ’s

  • Depending on the complexity, a single piece can take anywhere from several hours to weeks to months to go from the planning phase to the final bead stitched to canvas.

  • Sometimes! Please reach out via the contact form or email ourlivingthread@gmail.com for inquiries or availability.

  • I occasionally accept commissions that align with the themes and spirit of my work. Feel free to reach out to discuss a potential project via the contact form or by emailing ourlivingthread@gmail.com

  • My work has been shown at Aquinas College, Grand Rapids ArtPrize, The Cottage on Turner, and Roots Brew Shop. If you are interested in hosting my work, please fill out the contact form below!

  • Yes! You can find the art on Instagram by searching @our.living.thread

Embroidery of Mother Mary holding baby Jesus, with a halo, wearing a blue and white robe, on white fabric in a wooden hoop.
Embroidery of a religious figure, Virgin Mary, with a child, on white fabric inside a round wooden hoop, and a rosary with colorful beads and a crucifix laid beside it.
Embroidery of a woman dressed as a biblical figure with a gold crown, white gown, and a lamb, in a wooden hoop.