About

Emily Madden

Creator, founder, owner and operator of Thready or Knot upholstery & designs

Emily Madden is the founder and creative force behind Thready Or Knot Upholstery and Designs. Throughout her practice as a businesswoman and fiber artist, she has cultivated and maintained an unwavering passion for texture, pattern, color, softness, and thoughtful detail. 

In a male dominated field, Emily is dedicated to redefining industry standards guided by a commitment to blending timeless craftsmanship with innovative design. Through her work, she seeks to inspire personal transformation, advocate for inclusivity, and contribute meaningfully to her community, all while authentically pursuing excellence. Through her work, Madden brings to light the fabric of our everyday lives, inviting us to look more closely at what has been woven into our realities. Her works offer a space to reflect, reconsider, and ultimately reimagine that fabric, both literally and metaphorically, when transformation calls. 

Through her work she envisions a world where artistic expression transcends class, gender, and race, and mediums by crafting works that radiate hope, comfort, belonging, and playfulness to all who view them. Her authentic mixed media pieces remind viewers of their inherent worthiness in the face of adversity. Changes are unavoidable parts of life that should be a celebrated form of transformation.

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