Handcrafted Embellishments with Beading with Imogen Melissa

Imogen melissa is an embroidery artist based in Surrey, England and the founder of imogen melissa. After graduating in 2022, she built a career as a freelance embroiderer in both fashion and interiors. Working with Mary Katranzou, M Industry London and Helen Amy Murray. Her work has been exhibited in London and across Europe. In 2020, Imogen launched imogen melissa with the aim of modernising perceptions of embroidery, one bead at a time. She creates intricate embroideries with playful colour combinations, reimagining them as contemporary artworks for the home. What began as selling artworks quickly grew into something new: a limited run of beaded embroidery kits, design so customers could have a taste of beaded embroidery at home. Her work has been recognised int he wider embroidery community: in July 2025 and February 2026 Imogen’s work appeared on the cover of Stitch Magazine. The July issue also ran an interview on imogen – a proud moment celebrating her dedication to the craft. Imogen runs regular workshops and shares her beady world at shows such as the Knit & Stitch Show and The Stitch Festival in London.