Lettered in Thread: Creative Techniques for Designing and Embroidering Meaningful Messages

Ciara LeRoy, a.k.a Pretty Strange, is a Cincinnati-based independent artist specializing in hand lettering, illustration, murals, and embroidery. In 2017, she started Pretty Strange Design with a mission to make beautifully offbeat creations that inject imagination into everyday life. LeRoy has collaborated with several creative industry leaders including, DMC, LoveCrafts, Pentel, and Domestika and has been hired by top brands (including Madewell, Ann Taylor LOFT, and Rae Wellness) to design embroidered lettering for their platforms and products.