# Needlepoint SMS ‘Embroidered Text Messages' By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-11-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embroidered-text-messages References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/15913/) & [gingeranyhow](http://gingeranyhow.com/texts/text01.html) Ginger Anyhow's series of 20 [embroidered text messages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texttoclay) tells the story of a relationship in bite-sized snippets. She's faithfully embroidered the text messages in full, from first flirt to the final farewell. I love this blend of modern technology with age-old pastimes. The short SMS format of these text messages exposes an intimate aspect of [nonverbal communication](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emochat) that has become an essential component of a relationship. **Implications** - Artists are starting to incorporate [old crafts into a modern setting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii). By doing this, they take a nostalgic past time and create a newer form, which creates an appreciation within the viewer. As well, these pieces are unique and add an old age touch to the home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Embroidered Text Messages:** Incorporating embroidery into modern technology displays can create unique, nostalgic, and heartfelt content. - **Blending Old Crafts Into Modern Settings:** Incorporating old crafting techniques into modern mediums create a sense of appreciation and novelty within viewers. - **Nonverbal Communication in Modern Media:** Exploring nonverbal forms of communication in modern media can reveal new depths of intimacy and connection. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Craft Supplies:** Incorporating technology into art and craft supplies can enable users to create unique and personalized content. - **Home Goods and Decor:** Embroidered text messages provide a unique and personalized touch to home decor, which can be marketed as a nostalgic past time. - **Telecommunications:** Incorporating nonverbal communication into telecommunication technology can create new opportunities for intimate and emotional communication. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ornamental AI Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prompting-nowhere.md) - [Conversation Insight Analytics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/messages-wrapped.md) - [Retro Messaging Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pippo.md) - [Felt-Made Novelty Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourdon-street-chippy.md) - [AR-Enabled Messaging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-message-concept.md) - [Y2K Beaded Phone Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/string-ting.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Analog Nostalgia Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii.md) - [Digital Relationship Scrapbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-by-notes.md)