Home — Meredith Woolnough

Hi, i’m Meredith

A visual artist and teacher based in newcastle Australia. I love to explore the natural world through a unique form of sculptural embroidery.

Learn More

See through an artists eye

Come along with me as I explore the natural world through embroidery. Join me on this journey and receive sneak peeks and special VIP previews of new collections when they are released.

Yes, send me sneak peeks

Learn from Meredith

I love to share this unique style of embroidery. If you are interested in trying this kind of embroidery out for yourself sign up to my special education mailing list to be sent tips + notifications of workshops and online courses.

Yes. Teach me please!

Course header image.jpg — Free Online Course

Join me in the ‘Introduction to Freehand machine Embroidery’ online course and try your hand at this fun, creative way to draw with your sewing machine.

Learn More

The latest from Meredith’s Instagram page

Next year marks 20 years of Sculptural Embroidery for me. Which feels kinda crazy!

I first started exploring these techniques during the honours year of my Fine Arts degree back in 2006. I fell in love with the process then and haven’t looked

Update: SOLD 🔴
I have a special new artwork to share with you. This piece almost made it into my recent coral release, but missed it by just a few weeks while waiting on her frame.

She’s finally ready… and I couldn’t be more pro

The Siphonogorgia Twins have settled into their new home - side by side, just as they were meant to be.

Their collector shared the kindest note about how the works are fitting into their home. It truly made my day.

There’s something truly s

I really enjoyed working with these vibrant blue tones in this coral fan piece.

‘Coral Fan’
Freehand Machine Embroidery, embroidery thread and pins on paper
23.6” x 23.6” x 1.5”

Currently on display at @mobiliagallery

Still one of my all time favourite pieces.

Scribbly Gim Leaf (2013)
Embroidery thread and pins (wall mounted)
@tamworthregionalgallery permanent collection

Reposting this pic from over ten years ago - mostly because my nails look cool. 💅

When I look at older pieces like this, often the first thing I see is their faults. The uneven stitches and loose threads. Things I would do differently today. I thin

A little bit of leaf love 🍃

One of my favourite things to do when out on a bush walk is to pick a leaf and hold it up to the sun to reveal its vein network. Magical mazes can be found in every leaf. Zoom in on these pics to see.

#leaflove