Kathy Ross with the special embroidered piece.

Tuam artist stitches up special commission portrait piece

A TUAM artist is gaining international attention for her skill and creativity with embroidery.
Kathy Ross’s impressive and exceptionally detailed creations have resulted in a one-off commission piece being showcased at a major creative festival in London.
The life-like portrait of popular English TV property presenter Kirstie Allsopp was unveiled to her and attendees at the acclaimed Handmade Festival in Hampton Court last weekend.

See more in this week's edition of The Tuam Herald