Embroidery Maps Celebrate the Natural Beauty Each U.S. State Has to Offer

US States Embroidery Hoops by Celeste Johnston Lemon Made Shop

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Most avid travelers and nomads would agree with the saying “home is where the heart is.” From family and friends to childhood memories, your hometown is likely to be the place that’s helped define who you are today. That’s why textile artist Celeste Johnston (of Lemon Made Shop) creates her U.S. state-themed embroidery hoop art wall hangings, allowing U.S. residents to pay tribute to their home state with pride.

Each made-to-order design is rendered with hand-stitched bold black outlines, detailing the contours of each state on the map. Johnston then fills each shape with flowers, fruit, and other defining features of each particular landscape. Florida features embroidered oranges, Georgia is filled with stitched peaches, and Texas is adorned with cactus plants and prickly pears.

You can shop Johnston’s designs on Etsy and keep an eye on Instagram for updates on when she’ll next be taking orders.

Textile artist Celeste Johnston creates U.S. state-themed embroidery hoop art wall hangings.

US States Embroidery Hoops by Celeste Johnston Lemon Made Shop

US States Embroidery Hoops by Celeste Johnston Lemon Made Shop

Each made-to-order design is rendered with bold black outlines, detailing in the contours of each state on the map.

US States Embroidery Hoops by Celeste Johnston Lemon Made Shop

US States Embroidery Hoops by Celeste Johnston Lemon Made Shop

Johnston then fills each shape with flowers, fruit, and other defining features of each particular landscape.

US States Embroidery Hoops by Celeste Johnston Lemon Made Shop

US States Embroidery Hoops by Celeste Johnston Lemon Made Shop

US States Embroidery Hoops by Celeste Johnston Lemon Made Shop

US States Embroidery Hoops by Celeste Johnston Lemon Made Shop

US States Embroidery Hoops by Celeste Johnston Lemon Made Shop

US States Embroidery Hoops by Celeste Johnston Lemon Made Shop

US States Embroidery Hoops by Celeste Johnston Lemon Made Shop

US States Embroidery Hoops by Celeste Johnston Lemon Made Shop

US States Embroidery Hoops by Celeste Johnston Lemon Made Shop

Celeste Johnston / Lemon Made Shop: Etsy | Instagram | Pinterest
h/t: [Brown Paper Bag]

My Modern Met granted permission to use photos by Celeste Johnston / Lemon Made Shop.

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Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Staff Writer and Video Editor at My Modern Met. She earned a BA in Fashion and Textile Design at the University of Ulster in Belfast. Originally from Northern Ireland, she lived in Berlin for many years, where she fostered a career in the arts, dabbling in everything from illustration and animation to music and ceramics. She now calls Edinburgh home, where she continues to work as a writer, illustrator, and ceramicist. Her ceramics, often combined with hand-painted animation frames, capture playful scenes that celebrate freedom and movement, and blend her passion for art with storytelling. Her illustrations have been featured in The Berliner Magazine as well as other print magazines and a poetry book.
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