Chelsea Syal is an embroidery artist based in New Braunfels, TX. Her mom taught her how to cross-stitch when she was seven years old. Since then she has taught herself many different embroidery, lace, and dress-making techniques such as luneville, free motion, ribbon work, Irish crochet, and so much more. Chelsea has been creating custom embroideries since 2020 for local clients and film. She works hard to create couture garments by creating handmade patterns, using couture dressmaking techniques, and creating all embroideries by hand. Chelsea Syal is the head conservator and appraiser for Gentle Arts Textiles. Chelsea apprenticed and worked under Bryce and Leigh Reveley and took over Gentle Arts following their retirement. She completed the Comprehensive Appraisal Studies Program with the Appraisers Association of America in 2025. She is an Associate Candidate with AAA and is USPAP compliant.