FAQ

Every Emerald Swift piece is designed and made by me in my small studio in Germany. I combine embroidery, textiles, illustration and other traditional craft techniques to create useful objects with an artistic character.

I work in small quantities rather than mass-producing large collections. I choose the materials, develop the designs, create the embroidery and assemble and finish each piece myself.

Because of this, small variations in stitching, fabric, colour or finish may occur. These are natural characteristics of handmade work — and part of what makes each piece individual.

My pieces often start with an image, photograph or visual idea. I frequently use photographs I have taken myself, but I also draw inspiration from images I find online. Depending on the project, I may edit, combine or transform these references using graphic design software and AI tools to explore ideas and create a visual starting point for my design.

For embroidered pieces, I then turn the chosen artwork into a digital embroidery design. Using embroidery software, I create a machine-readable file that defines the stitches, colours and other details needed by my embroidery machine.

I select the fabric, stabilizer and threads for each design, taking into account the look and construction of the finished piece. The embroidery is then stitched on my embroidery machine.

After the embroidery is complete, I cut, sew and assemble the piece, adding any additional elements and finishing details by hand.

The finished item is therefore a combination of my own design work, digital preparation, machine embroidery and hands-on sewing and finishing — all completed by me in my studio in Germany.

I make every effort to photograph my pieces accurately, but colours may look slightly different depending on your screen, lighting and photography conditions.

Most of my pieces are made in very small batches, and each one is individually finished. Small variations in embroidery, fabric placement, stitching or other details may therefore occur between pieces. These are natural characteristics of a handmade item and do not affect its quality or function.

If you purchase a one-of-a-kind piece, the item you see in the photographs is the exact piece you will receive.

Yes! Free shipping is available for all orders over 150 EUR worldwide when using the standard shipping option. This applies to the final order total, including any discounts. (For example, if you’ve applied a discount, you’ll need to add additional items to reach the 150 EUR threshold after the discount is applied.)

If you have any questions about your order or shipping options, feel free to reach out!

I choose materials based on the type and purpose of each piece. Depending on the product, these may include natural and blended fabrics, embroidery threads, stabilizers, cork, paper, wood and other carefully selected components.

I provide specific material and product safety information for each item where relevant. You can find the details on the individual product page and on my Product Safety Information page.

Because materials and components vary from one product to another, please check the individual product description for the exact materials used in the piece you are interested in.