Tyrian Purple

Colored textiles date back to very ancient times. One particularly interesting era is that of Tyrian purple. In the Bronze Age, the Phoenicians became famous for their coveted purple dye (including the production techniques). The purple color was extracted from murex shellfish, and it reportedly took around 10,000 shellfish to yield only a gram of dye! Mounds of shells have been found in or near the ancient cities Tyre, Sidon, and others. The beautiful, deep purple was therefore very costly and reserved only for royalty or the very rich. The Phoenicians had perfected their processes so that Tyrian purple was known for resisting fading and outdid the "cheaper" purples on many levels.
Check out the Ancient History article link included for more amazing details on the history of purple.

History of Embroidery

The art of embellishing our clothing and home-goods

Ancient Persian embroidery (indusexportsindia.com)

has been developing for literally thousands of years. The methods and materials vary by culture throughout the world, but the feeling of wealth and enrichment seem to prevail. Some people used shells, pearls, or beads; some people used wool, silk, or cotton; some even used narrow ribbon and elaborate series of stitches and knots to create beautiful designs. Enter the modern age and we are doing everything digital- including embroidery!
Check out this interesting article for more historical details.

Sewing is a form of ART!

Art is a creative means of expression, and can be interpreted in as many ways as there are individuals on this earth. Adult coloring has recently become hugely popular. So let's combine the themes!
Check out this site for a fun coloring sheet featuring a vintage sewing machine.

Welcome to Innovative Designs!

We are a small-town custom embroidery company with a big vision!
Our mission is high quality in a timely fashion. We offer full-color embroidery services, from single letters to simple monograms to full names, from simple motifs to elaborate logos or designs. Bring your own digitized design or let us digitize for you.
For more information, please email us at:
innovativedesigns17@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting. We look forward to hearing from you!