Little Disaster

Textiles — Machine Embroidery on Calico, Original | Kate Tulett, 2025

Meet Little Disaster — a whimsical, irresistibly charming fairy with teal hair, a glittering star crown and the most magnificent pink tulle dress you ever saw. Eyes closed, heart on her chest, she floats serenely despite the playful words spiralling across her wings — a knowing nod to the beautiful chaos she represents.

This utterly unique mixed-media piece combines hand-painted acrylic washes on raw calico with machine embroidery, the stitched linework giving the wings and lettering a delicate, sketch-like quality. The real showstopper is the actual pink tulle fabric forming her dress — A glittering star crown catches the light, adding one final touch of sparkle.

Presented in a beautiful white painted wooden frame, this piece is as much a statement of craft and imagination as it is a work of art — and would make the most wonderful gift for anyone who knows and loves their own little disaster.