Kate Sproston Design

Kate Sproston, a Midlands-based embroidery and product designer, creates meaningful and treasured items with a commitment to UK production, sourcing materials locally, and a focus on craftsmanship.

Jack W Lennie

Jan 11, 2024 — 2 min read

Edition One Feature (September 2020)
Words by: kate Sproston
Location: Midlands, UK
Photo Credit: © Gemma Lawton-Bryant @designs_bygemma / ©Kate Sproston

I am an embroidery and product designer, currently working from my home studio. I have a factory very nearby, to which I am able to outsource large runs of embroidery, and enlist a few outworkers to help with production. It is very important to me to keep all production within the UK, and fabric and materials are also purchased from UK companies wherever possible.

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