Alex Stone, MFA

Alex is a chainstitch embroidery artist based in Portland, OR. She launched Soothe Folk in 2022 and creates bespoke hand-cranked chainstitch embroidery. Her work is driven by a love of craftsmanship and the imperfections that come with handwork. To Alex, chainstitch embroidery is like a percussive instrument - its rhythmic, tactile nature allows her to lean into her hand, embracing the eccentric marks of the process. Alongside studio work, Alex brings her machine to live events, reintroducing this timeless craft to modern audiences. Alex holds a graduate degree in Applied Craft & Design from the Pacific Northwest College of Art.