About Me – The Man, The Myth, The Mis-spelled Name
Hi there! Welcome to the “About Me” page — or as I like to call it:
"A brief (but entertaining) history of stitches, sketches, and slight parental spelling errors."
I’m Lhea (yes, spelled L-H-E-A), born in 1969 in Portsmouth — and no, the name isn’t short for anything fancy. It’s a creative reimagining of "Lee" by my well-meaning parents. My dad still swears he saw it somewhere in the 1960s... probably between a Vespa and a pint.
From Art College to Embroidery Digitising – The Thread That Ties It All Together
I started my journey in professional embroidery digitising way back in 1988, right after leaving Art College. Back then, there was no fancy software – just a drawing board, a steady hand, and a lot of patience. I punched every stitch manually (yes, literally) — a skill I still carry with pride and use today.
Unlike many modern digitisers who rely on flashy software gimmicks, I use time-tested embroidery techniques that deliver consistent, high-quality results. I also bring something most can't: firsthand knowledge of how embroidery machines work, how different fabrics behave, and how to make a design look sharp and stitch clean — even at 150mph (more on that later).
Designs You've
Probably Seen… Without Even Knowing
Over the decades, I've created embroidery designs for some pretty big names:
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TV & Film: Band of Brothers, Gladiator (those epic flags at the beginning? Yep, me.)
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Music Legends: Iron Maiden, Simply Red, Rolling Stones, Take That – custom tour jackets stitched with rock ’n’ roll precision.
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Formula One: My embroidery has held strong on racing overalls flying by at 150mph. If that’s not quality, I don’t know what is.
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TV Shows & More: My stitches have probably graced your screen more than most actors.
Graphic Designer, Illustrator & Creative Stitch Wizard
I’m not just an embroidery digitiser. I’m also a trained graphic designer and illustrator, which means your design doesn't just get digitised — it gets an upgrade. I know how to balance visuals with stitching techniques to give your brand that extra edge, whether it's a bold logo, intricate crest, or full-on artwork made for embroidery machines.
Why Work With Me?
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35+ years of embroidery digitising experience
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Designs optimised for real-world stitching on all fabrics
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Custom vector artwork, logo design & illustration services
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Fast turnaround, honest pricing, and zero fluff
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I care about your orders like they're my own (because your success = my repeat business)
Let’s Make Something Brilliant Together
I could ramble on (and probably would), but I’ll leave it here. If you want custom embroidery digitising or creative graphic design that makes your brand stand out, I’d love to chat. I take pride in what I do — and I treat every project like it’s the next big thing (because, well, it could be).
Thanks for stopping by — hopefully, I’ll be stitching something for you soon!
