If you thought handmade embroidery was boring, the Instagram account of Julia Aleshicheva, 81, will change your mind. The Russian babushka, who describes herself as a “dementia fighter,” is making handicrafts cool again!

Follow @girl_from_1938 and start enjoying colorful works depicting cats, women, characters from the Bible, reproductions of famous paintings, and even a portrait of Spice Girls! The latter, by the way, took the artist 2.5 months to make. More: Instagram h/t: rbth

Seems like this girl fell asleep sunbathing, and when she awoke she was disappointed by the fact that someone had stolen her clothes. 🙂 Похоже, эта девушка уснула, загорая, а когда проснулась, то была расстроена тем фактом, что кто-то украл ее одежду. 🙂 #embroideryart #modernart #art #embroidery 1,009 Likes, 36 Comments – Girl from 1938 & embroideries (@girl_from_1938) on Instagram: “Seems like this girl fell asleep sunbathing, and when she awoke she was disappointed by the fact…”

New wonderful embroidery of a cat with big ear and kind eyes. Do you know that Van Gogh also liked to paint cats?😊 Новая замечательная вышивка кота с большим ухом и добрыми глазами. А вы знаете, что Ван Гог также любил рисовать кошек? 😊 2,191 Likes, 43 Comments – Girl from 1938 & embroideries (@girl_from_1938) on Instagram: “New wonderful embroidery of a cat with big ear and kind eyes. Do you know that Van Gogh also liked…”

Do you know that Tarsier can turn their necks up to a full 180 degrees in both side, like owls! Знаете ли вы, что Долгопяты могут поворачивать свои шеи до 180 градусов в обе стороны, как совы! #embroideryart #juliaaleshicheva #art #exhibition #вышивка #арт #выставка #искусство #новоеискусство #художник #artnevergetsold #girlfrom1938 #dog #дизайн #design #modernart 856 Likes, 17 Comments – Girl from 1938 & embroideries (@girl_from_1938) on Instagram: “Do you know that Tarsier can turn their necks up to a full 180 degrees in both side, like owls!…”