Windermere: Am I Still Beautiful? is a powerful embroidered artwork created by artist David Morrish in collaboration with the Sheffield Stitchers. Spanning over 26 feet, this unique tapestry style art piece documents the litter spotted around Lake Windermere during the Windermere Marathon 2019, transforming the discarded waste into intricate digital and hand embroidery. Through thread and storytelling, the work asks us to reflect on our relationship with nature, consumption, and beauty in a changing environment.

David Morrish is a multi award-winning digital embroidery artist, author, and Senior Fashion Academic at Sheffield Hallam University, whose work bridges traditional craftsmanship with contemporary technology. An Embroiderers’ Guild and QEST Scholar, he has become a leading figure in digital embroidery education and creative practice. David is the author of Digital Embroidery: Painting with Threads (Crowood Press, 2025), an internationally distributed guide exploring the artistry and innovation of machine embroidery.

Through his practice, Kingfly Embroidery, David collaborates with major brands, celebrities and institutions including the Francis Crick Institute, Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Royal School of Needlework. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, celebrated for its narrative depth, environmental resonance, and technical excellence that redefine the boundaries between art, design, and digital craft. David is proudly supported by Janome, Wilcom, and Madeira.

“David’s work is a feast of colour and texture.” – Dannii Minogue