# Delicate Embroidered Drawings Peter Crawley's Stitched Illustrations Meld Old with New By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-26 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stitched-illustrations References: [todayandtomorrow.net](http://www.todayandtomorrow.net/2011/01/26/stitched-illustrations/) & [petercrawley](http://petercrawley.co.uk/) There is something to be said when someone re-imagines a new way to use old techniques such as that seen in these Stitched Illustrations. Although [embroidery has been around for centuries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral), the creation of "drawings" such as these has never really been seen before. Created by Peter Crawley, these Stitched Illustrations encompass everything from buildings to typography to [simple geometric patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prompting-nowhere). Inspired by a road trip across America, Crawley took [classic string route markers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-cloth-project) and created something artistic from it to recreate certain scenes he's come across. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Embroidery Art:** The reimagining of embroidery as an art form can disrupt traditional notions of what is considered fine art. - **Textile Illustration:** Creating illustrations using textile techniques can offer a unique and innovative approach to traditional drawing and painting. - **Mixed Media Art:** Combining different artistic techniques such as embroidery and drawing can lead to new forms of mixed media art. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** With the rise of embroidery art and textile illustration, the art and design industry can explore new mediums and techniques. - **Fashion:** Embroidery art and textile illustration can inspire new fashion designs and textiles. - **Crafts and DIY:** Embroidery as an art form can lead to new crafting and DIY business opportunities, such as embroidery kits or workshops. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Craft-Inspired 3D-Printing Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digitally-woven.md) - [Eye-Catching Textile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-saville-1.md) - [Limited 3D-Printed Ceramic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyadic-series.md) - [Playful Crochet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-collection.md) - [Architecture Melding Artful Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cresco-rug.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Drawings-Inspired Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frames-collection.md)