Made by Manon Bower

behind the work

the maker

Manon Bower standing beneath apple blossom in Brighton

Hi, I'm Manon, a textile artist based in Brighton, specialising in hand embroidery. I've been sewing since I was young, first learning alongside my mum and later studying textiles at Chelsea College of Arts, graduating in 2024. In my final year I focused on hand embroidery, drawn to the slow, detailed and therapeutic process behind it.

Each piece is made entirely by hand, with care and close attention to detail. No two stitches are ever exactly the same. Those small variations are part of what makes each piece unique, and a true reflection of the slow, handmade process.

Wherever I can, I work with vintage and second-hand materials. They're threads and fabrics gathered over the years, each carrying a history of its own. I believe in making use of what already exists and in creating something personal and meaningful, made to be kept.

sourced by hand

the linen drawer

Vintage linens and cottons I've gathered, each one waiting for a design. Every piece is one of one, quote its number when you enquire.

As these are vintage pieces, please expect gentle signs of age here and there, like small marks or fading. These are usually easy to work a design around and aren't very noticeable once stitched.

A rough size guide: small is around handkerchief-sized, medium is roughly placemat-sized, and large is closer to a table runner or tray cloth.

M.1 available
Vintage linen placemat, blue frame and florals Blue embroidered border with floral corner motifs

M.2 available
Vintage linen placemat, poppy motif Poppy motifs with a blanket-stitch edge

M.3 available
Vintage linen placemat, grape and vine motif Grape and vine embroidery around the edge

M.4 available
Vintage linen placemat, floral corner A single whitework floral motif in one corner

M.5 available
Vintage linen placemat, cutwork floral border Elaborate cutwork and floral embroidery border

M.6 available
Vintage linen napkin, crochet edge and floral motif Crochet lace edge with a small floral motif

S.1 available
Vintage handkerchief, embroidered crest and lace trim Green embroidered crest motif with a woven lace border

S.2 available
Vintage linen handkerchief, whitework embroidery Fine whitework and drawn-thread embroidery

S.3 available
Vintage linen handkerchief, cutwork floral corner Cutwork floral embroidery with a scalloped edge

S.4 available
Vintage fringed linen doily, embroidered motif Round fringed linen with a small embroidered motif

S.5 available
Vintage linen doily, floral applique border Round doily with a colourful floral applique border

S.6 available
Vintage linen doily, crochet lace edge Round linen centre with a crocheted lace border

L.1 available
Vintage linen table runner, floral embroidery Pink rose and blue floral embroidery with a scalloped edge

L.2 available
Vintage linen mat, blue cutwork corners Cutwork rose motifs in blue at each corner

L.3 available
Vintage linen mat, floral spray motif A delicate floral spray in one corner

made just for you

commissions

A handmade piece can take one to three weeks, roughly, depending on size. It's made slowly by hand, no two stitches are the same. Choosing this over something ready-made means choosing a little more care and thought behind what you receive.

estimate your piece

Choose what you'd like below for a rough guide price. Every commission is quoted individually, so this is just a starting point.

What would you like?

How detailed?

How many?

Estimated guide price

£…

A guide only. I'll confirm your exact price by email.

make an enquiry

Tell me a little about what you'd like and I'll be in touch. Nothing here is a commitment. It just starts the conversation.

Step 1 of 3

your piece

What would you like?

What should it say?

Linen drawer number (optional)

Tell me about your idea

the details

How many?

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Materials

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about you

Your name

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your data

privacy policy

Last updated: July 2026

This policy explains what personal information I collect when you contact me through this website, how I use it, and the rights you have over it. Here, "I", "me" and "Made by Manon Bower" refer to Manon Bower, a sole trader based in Brighton, UK, who is the data controller for the information you share. You can reach me any time at manonbowertextiles@gmail.com.

What I collect

I only collect the details you choose to give me through the enquiry form or by emailing me. That may include your name, email address, Instagram handle (if you add one), and information about the piece you'd like, such as wording, dates or a description of your idea. Nothing is collected automatically, and this site doesn't track you.

How I use your information

I use your details for one thing: to reply to your enquiry and, if you'd like to go ahead, to discuss and make your commission. I rely on your consent (given when you tick the box on the form) and, where a commission goes ahead, on the need to take steps to enter into and fulfil our agreement. I'll never use your details for marketing without asking you first.

Who sees it

Your information stays with me. I don't sell it or pass it to anyone for their own use. The only third party involved is my email provider (Google/Gmail), which carries the messages we send each other. If you ask me to post a finished piece to you, I'll share only what a delivery service needs to get it there.

How long I keep it

If your enquiry doesn't lead to a commission, I'll delete your details within around 12 months. If we do go ahead, I'll keep what's needed for my records (including up to 6 years for anything relating to a sale, as UK tax rules require) and then delete it.

Your rights

Under UK data protection law you can ask me to:

show you a copy of the information I hold about you;
correct anything that's wrong;
delete your information;
restrict or object to how I use it;
send it to you in a portable format; and
withdraw your consent at any time.

Just email me at manonbowertextiles@gmail.com and I'll sort it out, usually within a month.

Cookies and this website

This site is deliberately simple. It doesn't use cookies, analytics or any tracking, so nothing about your visit is stored or monitored.

Changes to this policy

If this policy changes, I'll update the date at the top, so do check back now and then.

Complaints

I hope you'll always feel able to come to me first. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's data protection regulator, at ico.org.uk.

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