Made with grit in Athens, GA.

After saving up $300 in babysitting money - Laura purchased her first embroidery machine in 2017. Her vision was to create and wear custom music merchandise to prove her immaculate, 17-year old taste.

Nowadays, Laura is way less confident in her music taste, but the goal remains the same: expression through unique, trendy, and affordable embroidery.

So Dirty South Stitches was born in 2017 - lost in translation - then born again in August 2020.

Laura is a 2021 graduate of the University of Georgia (go Terry - go DAWGS!). She still lives in Athens, works remotely, and lives out her Athens townie dreams. When she’s not manning the embroidery machine, she’s instructing spin class or checking out a brewery.

CLICK HERE to read more about Dirty South Stitches in our Red & Black article.