Shannon Patterson is the owner, operator, and artist behind That Crafty One, a small Philadelphia business specializing in chainstitch embroidery. Chainstitch embroidery is a unique fiber art medium in which a series of looped stitches form a chain like pattern. This is done at scale using an industrial chainstitch embroidery machine. These machines came into existence in 1865, and Shannon uses an antique Singer 114W103 as well as a modern machine in her studio. They both have a hand crank

underneath that allows her to steer every stitch, like drawing with thread. This gives her full creative

control over her artwork, and makes for extremely satisfying and mesmerizing weekends.

 

Displayed at Art City Vet is a collection of pet portraiture, and Shannon is available to commission

your pet's custom embroidered pet portrait. All members of the animal kingdom are welcome.

In addition, Shannon also takes commissions for simple customizations, custom garments

(wedding jackets, band-wear, costumes, etc.), and larger works like banners.

She is also available for live embroidery at events, and can be found stitching regularly at various

retailers around the city.