About us

We are Anna and Piotr Angiel, embroidery artists from Calgary.

We create modern hand embroidery art inspired by our hikes and travels. Our mission is to popularize embroidery as a cool and modern hobby, and that is why we release some of our designs as DIY kits and downloadable patterns.

If you'd like to know more about us, please read this short bio written by our friend Shane:

There’s so much I could say about the Angiel family — like Anna can do a stunning makeover of a home in need of a ‘refresh’ using little more than a few power tools and her deep gift for color, light, and texture. She is the most gifted designer I’ve ever met — whatever she touches turns into stunning art. On Piotr’s end, he’s the best photographer I know, full stop. He spent hundreds of hours teaching me to ‘harvest’ light and capture beauty, stretching my own photography skills as we travelled from southern Alberta to the Arctic Ocean over the course of those four years. Also, the Angiels have a level of dedication that rises above anything I’d ever experienced — that extends to their home countries of Poland and Canada, their love of learning (both hold advanced degrees, are multi-lingual, and broad world views), and their friends and family (especially their two children). Recently, Anna and Piotr combined a few of their ‘super powers’ to create something truly remarkable: Piotr carries his camera up scenic byways and into remote areas — and when light and composition come together, captures striking images of planet Earth. Anna takes those photos, and using mostly embroidery floss translates those images into equally stunning, unique artworks as breathtaking as the landscapes themselves. I hope you’ll take the chance to view their breathtaking items and consider supporting the essence of a wonderful family-owned, local business. You’ll sense the love they pour into every shutter click, every stitch, and every kit.