Meet the artist that turns embroidery thread into native flora! | Gardening Australia

Discover the remarkable story of Lynne Stone, a textile and botanical artist who traded corporate life for the open road. After selling her software business, Lynne bought a second-hand bus, fitted it with solar power and sewing machines, and set off on an extraordinary journey across Australia with no fixed plan, just a passion for exploration. Along the way, she collected native plant specimens from some of Australia's most remote landscapes and transformed them into breathtaking, scientifically accurate three-dimensional textile sculptures. From golden wattles and callistemons to rare Central Australian wildflowers, Lynne combines artistry, observation, technology and innovation to recreate the beauty of Australia's flora stitch by stitch. In this inspiring profile, Lynne shares her creative journey, the challenges behind perfecting her techniques, and her mission to preserve and pass on her unique craft for future generations. 🌿 A story of creativity, curiosity and craftsmanship 🧵 Intricate textile art inspired by Australia's native plants 🚌 Life on the road exploring the country's natural wonders 💡 Innovation, persistence and a lifelong love of learning #TextileArt #BotanicalArt #AustralianArtists #NativeFlowers #EmbroideryArt #CreativeJourney #AustralianStories #HandmadeArt #NatureInspired #ArtDocumentary #Craftsmanship #AustraliaTravel #ArtistProfile #Wildflowers #TextileSculpture 00:00 New Beginning 00:44 Bus Life 01:06 Meet Lynne 01:24 Flower Hunter 01:42 Textile Botanist 02:31 Lightbulb Moment 03:00 First Commission 03:14 Twenty Years 03:42 Art Of Observation 04:22 Perfecting Details 05:04 Colour Techniques 05:35 Software Founder 05:55 Digital Embroidery 06:48 Inventing Tools 07:33 Craft Legacy 07:50 Sharing Knowledge Featured Plants: ROUND-LEAFED MALLEE | Eucalyptus minniritchi VICTORIA WATTLE | Acacia victoriae GOLDEN WATTLE | Acacia pycnantha BOTTLEBRUSH | Melaleuca sp. syn. Callistemon sp. GUNGURRU | Eucalyptus caesia subsp. magna 📺Gardening Australia — Stream all seasons on ABC iview: https://ab.co/GardeningAustraliaiview Subscribe 🔔 http://ab.co/GA-subscribe Factsheet 📃 https://www.abc.net.au/gardening/how-... ___________________________________________ Inspiring, entertaining and full of practical advice - Gardening Australia is an ABC TV program providing gardening know-how and inspiration. Join Costa Georgiadis and the team as they unearth gardening ideas, meet avid gardeners and look at some of the most inspiring gardens from across the country. Stream more: http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/gard... Facebook:   / gardeningaustralia   Instagram:   / gardeningaustralia   Web: http://www.abc.net.au/gardening ___________________________________________ This is an official Australian Broadcasting Corporation YouTube channel. Contributions may be removed if they violate ABC's Online Conditions of Use http://www.abc.net.au/conditions.htm (Section 3).