She sees the new wave of cross-stitch as a way to rebel against the idea of craft as not “real” art, or work. “We like to denigrate women’s work, we like to put it in the craft space.

Cross stitch purse, 1930s. This small purse features a colourful bouquet of flowers and background in cross stitch. The last few years have seen an increase in practising mindfulness.

This rare exposition features some of Amorsolo’s well-loved masterpieces recreated through another engaging art form: cross-stitching. "Fernando Amorsolo’s Art in DMC Cross-Stitch" is slated for ...