ALL EMBROIDERED WORKS ARE DONE SLOWLY, ONE THREAD COLOR AT A TIME, ON AN ANTIQUE SINGER CHAINSTITCH EMBROIDERY MACHINE.

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FAQ'S

DO YOU DO LIVE CHAINSTITCHING AT EVENTS?

No, I am not taking on events at this time. There are several really great chainstitch companies out there that would love to do live chainstitching at your event! If you reach out via the contact form, I would be happy to recommend some of my favorites out there.

*Exceptions could be made if you are a sweet hotel in a nice location and I could also make a vacation out of it. ;)

DO YOU TAKE ON CUSTOM PROJECTS?

YES! While I am focusing more on original pieces at this time, I would love to hear your ideas! Just reach out via the contact form or email me at christinahurtsmith@gmail.com. If I don't think that I am the right fit for your project or if I don't have the capacity to take on custom projects at the time, I will pass on a recommendation for another company that I think makes more sense.

Examples of projects I would prefer to take on are:

  • Wall hangings
  • Wedding backdrops, ring pillows, table runners, etc.
  • Pillows and other home decor

I will also be making some listings for custom format projects soon. I'll announce that via instagram (@christinahurtsmith) and/or newsletter once they are available.

DO YOU MAKE CUSTOM SUITS?

No, I do not make custom suits. Although embroidered western suits was my focus for the last decade, I am no longer working directly with a tailoring team. If you are looking for a custom tailored suit, reach out via the contact form and I can recommend some of my favorite companies to you.

If you are a stylist that already works with a tailor you love, I would be happy to discuss providing embroidery services for your project/client. Just email me at christinahurtsmith@gmail.com to discuss your project.

WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED? DO YOU HAVE A STOREFRONT?

I am based out of San Marcos, Texas - a central Texas town with a beautiful spring fed river flowing through it. I work out of a home studio and do not have a store front.

CHRISTINA HURT SMITH IS AN ARTIST BASED IN CENTRAL TEXAS.

FOR NEARLY A DECADE CHRISTINA WORKED AS A LEAD DESIGNER FOR AUSTIN BASED CHAINSTITCH EMBROIDERY COMPANY, FORT LONESOME, WHERE SHE DESIGNED AND EMBROIDERED CUSTOM STAGE WEAR FOR VARIOUS PERFORMING ARTISTS AS WELL AS WESTERN-INSPIRED PIECES FROM CUSTOM SUITS AND WEDDING DRESSES, TO LARGE-SCALE WALL HANGINGS, BRANDED PRODUCTS, AND MORE. HER WORK HAS BEEN SHOWN IN SPACES SUCH AS THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE AND CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART IN BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS.

SINCE DEPARTING FTL IN MARCH OF 2024, CHRISTINA HAS MOVED TO FOCUSING ON ORIGINAL CHAINSTITCH EMBROIDERED PIECES AS WELL AS EXPANDING TO WORKING WITH DIFFERENT MEDIUMS.  

BORN AND RAISED WHERE THE EAST TEXAS PINES TRANSITION TO PRAIRIE GRASS AND OAKS, ENDLESSLY DRAWN TO THE VAST LANDSCAPES OF THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST, AND CURRENTLY RESIDING IN THE MAGICAL SPRING FED RIVER TOWN OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS.