Breathing New Life into Original Hand-Drawn Australian Masterpieces
Australia’s Most Significant Textile Collection Emerges
Hidden for decades, Australia’s largest collection of textile designs is now stepping into the spotlight. The Australian Museum of Design (AMoD) preserves over 10,500 original hand-drawn designs that showcase more than a century of Australian creativity from the 1890s to today. Most of these artworks have never been seen by the public, making this initiative a rare and thrilling reveal.
The Hidden Treasures of Australian Design
10,500
Original Hand-Drawn Designs
Now Accessible to All
“For the first time, we are bringing these designs into the digital age,” shares Margaux Everett, CEO and Founder of the Australian Museum of Design.
“In collaboration with Wilcom, we’re proud to make these historic artworks available for digitization into machine embroidery. This initiative blends tradition with technology, offering everyone the chance to access, recreate, and bring these designs to life.”
‘Exotic Birds’ by Florence Broadhurst
‘Slinky Cat’ by Donald Clark
Wilcom’s cutting-edge embroidery software provides the tools to translate these works from textile print into embroidery!
Iconic Designs and Artistry Reimagined
A standout feature of this initiative is the involvement of some of Australia’s most iconic figures. Designs by fashion legend Collette Dinnigan AO are among those selected for digitization, alongside works by the multi-talented Kate Ceberano AO.
Pete Tarrant, a renowned talent and the man behind the embroidery of King Charles III’s coronation anointing cloth, has taken on the challenge of digitizing Ceberano’s beautiful design, “Butterfly.” The result is a delicate and detailed work, demonstrating Pete’s mastery of both technical skill and artistic expression.
Digitizer: Pete Tarrant
Artist: Kate Ceberano
Butterfly
“Pete has brought magic to Kate’s beautiful hand-drawn design of ‘Butterfly’, transforming it into timeless embroidery and making it accessible to everyone,” says Margaux.
A Legacy to Preserve
Building on these celebrated works, the AMoD collection also includes masterpieces by other renowned Australian artists, such as Florence Broadhurst, Noel Lyons, Margaret Clark, creator of the beloved Federation Fairies, and many more. These hand-drawn masterpieces represent a rich artistic heritage that deserves to be preserved and celebrated.
Making these designs accessible through machine embroidery ensures they will continue to inspire for generations to come.
‘Japanese Floral’ by Florence Broadhurst
‘Complex Paisley’ by Collette Dinnigan
‘Egrets’ by Florence Broadhurst
‘Japanese Floral’ by Florence Broadhurst
‘Egrets’ by Florence Broadhurst
Join the AMoD Embroidery Society
Calling all embroidery enthusiasts! Get involved by selecting a design from AMoD’s rich collection and use Wilcom’s software to digitize it for modern embroidery.
By participating, you’ll play a part in preserving these incredible artworks for future generations—and earn royalties from any downloaded designs.
Meet Margaux Everett:
Sharing her vision and how you can get involved!
Ready to make history? Start digitizing today.
For more information and to become part of this exciting project, visit:
Australian Museum of Design | AMoD Embroidery Society
If you have any questions or would like to get involved, email AMoD at:
design@australianmuseumdesign.com.au
“Florence Broadhurst” is the registered trademark of Signature Design Archive Pty Limited © 2024 Florence Broadhurst, All rights reserved
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