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| Jack Roberts: Freehand Machine Embroidery Fine Artist | 27 Jun 2024 | 00:58:37 | |
Dr. Jack Roberts, also known as JPR Stitch, is a fine artist specializing in freehand machine embroidery, creating stunning abstract shapes from dense, intricate webs of stitches. His art reflects the calmness and tranquility he experiences while stitching, making sewing his form of meditation. Jack shares insights into his artistic journey, current projects, and unique approaches to displaying his work. A key topic is Jack's 'quest'... seeking balance between simplicity and complexity, in his art, his practice, and in his life. Plenty of illuminating yet refreshing ideas, particularly around removing our own self-inflicted barriers to creativity, and indeed, everything else we do when apparently we are chasing our dreams! In this episode of Stitchery Stories embroidery and textile art podcast, host Susan Weeks chats with Jack about: Daily Stitch Drawings: Jack's innovative practice of creating small stitch artworks daily since November last year as a counterbalance to his larger, time-consuming pieces. Project Evolution: How his daily stitch drawings evolved to include more space and organic shapes as he became more comfortable with the process. Display Challenges: The creative solutions Jack developed for displaying his daily stitch drawings, including a calendar mechanism and "towers of stitch" to represent the passage of time. Artistic Inspiration: Flipping the influence of Jack's extensive immersion in the art world on his embroidery practice. Creative Journey: The challenges and rewards of maintaining a daily art practice and how it contributes to Jack's overall artistic growth. Personal Reflection: How Jack’s artworks serve as a reflection of his emotional state on any given day, showcasing the importance of balance in his life and art. Travel Adaptations: Jack's strategies for continuing his daily stitch practice while traveling Sewing as Meditation: The meditative and calming effects of sewing on Jack, and how this mindfulness is expressed through his intricate and organic stitching patterns. Removing barriers and saying No: How to make it as easy as possible to get started...
For this episode... View Links, information & Examples of Jack's work at https://stitcherystories.com/jackroberts Visit: https://www.jprstitch.com/ Look: https://www.instagram.com/jpr_stitch/ Stitchery Courses Discover and book courses with textile and embroidery experts at stitcherycourses.com GET LISTED as an expert teacher on Stitchery Courses and attract more customers into your business! Support Stitchery Stories: Share the podcast with friends and leave a review to help others discover the show. Buy Me A Coffee If you love Stitchery Stories, how about you 'buy me a coffee' and make a donation to help the show keep going? Other Episodes You Might Like: Susan Hensel : Communicating Ideas Through Digital Machine Embroidery https://stitcherystories.com/susanhensel/ David Morrish : Disruptive Digital Embroidery https://stitcherystories.com/davidmorrish/ Hayley Mills-Styles: Thread Artist Who Loves Digital Embroidery https://stitcherystories.com/hayleymillsstyles/
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| Alison Holt: Freehand Machine Embroidery Landscapes | 25 May 2024 | 00:49:33 | |
Alison Holt is a contemporary textile artist, teacher and author who combines silk painting and freehand machine embroidery to create beautiful landscapes and glimpses of the natural world. Alison shares how her career and art continues to evolve, as she looks for new challenges. Following new opportunities as well as ongoing marketing and visibiity of one's art are also very important, and Alison shares her experience and wisdom with us. Susan Weeks chats with Alison Holt about: A current focus on the sea, a rich source of inspiration Her current success in finding new exhibiting venues and opportunities Developing her artistic style Capturing the atmosphere and sense of a place Scaling back her activities to develop her art practice Organising the "Stitch By Stitch" textile art exhibition Promoting your art and yourself Perspective of a long-standing professional artist For this episode... View Links, information & Examples of Alison's work at https://stitcherystories.com/alisonholt Visit: https://www.alisonholt.com/ Look: https://www.instagram.com/alisonlholt/ STITCHERY COURSES is an exciting new place to discover and connect with experts who teach their art, craft & skills with thread, fabric & yarn. Pop over to search through the experts and see what courses & classes they have available. Or pop over and GET LISTED as an expert on Stitchery Courses and tap into this unique place to regularly market your classes and courses and get a steady stream of eager new 'eyes' onto your business! https://www.stitcherycourses.com/
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| Vanessa Marr: Domestic Dusters: Embroidery On Women And Domesticity | 24 Feb 2023 | 01:00:02 | |
Back in 2014, textile artist, academic & designer Vanessa Marr posed the question: Women & Domesticity - What's Your Perspective? And invited those thoughts to be embroidered upon a yellow duster, in red thread. Little did she realise what she had unleashed... Nine years later, Vanessa has an amazing collection of embroidered dusters and an even more amazing collection of stories from the people (mostly women) who have sent her a duster. There are so many fascinating elements to this project, we barely scratch the surface! We do have a laugh as we start our conversation highlighting the now closed one off collaboration with The Profanity Embroidery Group as part of their Domesticity themed exhibition in Whitstable, Kent in February 2023. PEG were early guests on the podcast so this was a fun start to this episode BUT we must make it super clear that the general Domestic Dusters project is NOT about swearing about housework. Susan Weeks chats with Vanessa Marr. For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Examples of Vanessa's work at https://stitcherystories.com/domesticdusters Visit: https://domesticdusters.wordpress.com Visit: https://marrvanessa.wordpress.com Look: https://www.instagram.com/domesticdusters Look: https://www.instagram.com/vanemarr Research profile: https://research.brighton.ac.uk/en/persons/vanessa-marr
Other places & people we mentioned: The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter Dinner Party by Judy Chicago The Subversive Stitch by Rosita Parker Women's Work: The First 20,000 Years by Elizabeth Wayland Barber
Profanity Embroidery Group (Whitstable)
Other Episodes You Might Enjoy: https://stitcherystories.com/profanityembroiderygroup/ https://stitcherystories.com/thereddress/ https://stitcherystories.com/karenruane/
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| Georgina Bellamy: 3D Goldwork & Beaded Animals | 04 Apr 2018 | 00:38:33 | |
Georgina Bellamy: 3D Goldwork & Beaded Animals Today on the Stitchery Stories embroidery podcast, Georgina Bellamy shares her life as a hand embroidery artist who specialises in creating truly gorgeous 3D goldwork and beaded animals. Listen as Georgina shares her embroidery journey from working at a Dry Cleaners, through City & Guilds, a degree and then stepping out on her own and developing her embroidery brand and business. Georgina shares stories that highlight the battle between creativity and commercial necessity and the challenges of teaching workshops around Europe. We also chat about being brave and being engaging on social media, particularly using live streaming and videos. Susan Weeks chats with Georgina about:
For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Photographs at https://www.stitcherystories.com/georginabellamy Follow the Stitchery Stories Instagram channel at: https://www.instagram.com/stitcherystories_podcast/ Visit: https://thatembroiderygirl.com/ Look: https://www.instagram.com/thatembroiderygirl/ Buy: https://thatembroiderygirl.com/shops/ Like: https://www.facebook.com/thatembroiderygirl/ For more about the annual Embroiderer's Guild Scholarship scheme: Embroiderers Guild Scholarship Scheme
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| Hattie McGill: Hand Embroidery Artist | 28 Mar 2018 | 00:38:16 | |
Hattie McGill: Hand Embroidery Artist Today on the Stitchery Stories embroidery podcast, Hattie McGill shares her life as a hand embroidery artist and freelance embroiderer working in fashion, costume and film. Listen as Hattie shares her embroidery journey and how she balances her own art for sale and commission, with the typically unpredictable world of being a freelance embroiderer. Hattie also shares some very interesting insights into doing embroidery for films and fashion designers. And by total contrast, her own work is heavily influenced by the natural world and objects around us. Susan Weeks chats with Hattie about:
For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Photographs at https://www.stitcherystories.com/hattiemcgill Visit: https://www.hattiemcgillembroidery.com/ Look: https://www.instagram.com/hattiemcgillembroidery/ Buy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/HattieMcGill The London Artisan http://www.thelondonartisan.com/
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| Yvonne Fuchs: Relax With Slow Stitching | 21 Mar 2018 | 00:40:02 | |
Yvonne Fuchs: Relax With Slow Stitching Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Yvonne Fuchs shares her relaxing approach to slow stitch and creating mindful and contemplative textile art. Listen as Yvonne shares her textile journey and her world journeys and their influence on her work. We are focusing on Slow Stitch today. Yvonne has combined her 2 worlds of Zen and mindfulness with her love of teaching textile art to create unique classes in Slow Stitch. Yvonne explains the backstory that led to the creation of this approach and the many benefits that combat our stressful and busy lives, including creating beautiful and very personal pieces of work. Susan Weeks chats with Yvonne about:
For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Photographs at https://www.stitcherystories.com/yvonnefuchs Like: https://www.facebook.com/slowstitchcommunity/ Look: https://www.instagram.com/brandinworkshop/ Look: https://www.instagram.com/zenofbusiness/ Book: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/slow-stitch-course-april-2018-tickets-39699552430 Whitstable Textile Society https://www.facebook.com/Whitstable-Textile-Society-892031767584622/ Other places & people mentioned: Slow Stitch: Mindful and Contemplative Textile Art by Claire Wellesley Smith http://www.clairewellesleysmith.co.uk/ THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE® by Stephen R Covey https://www.stephencovey.com/7habits/7habits.php
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| Saima Kaur: Inspired By Indian Folk Art | 14 Mar 2018 | 00:38:06 | |
Saima Kaur: Inspired By Indian Folk Art And Colourful Textiles Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Saima Kaur shares her colourful hand embroidery inspired by her Indian heritage and Indian Folk art. Listen as Saima shares her embroidery journey and begins her adventure into creating a sustainable business through her textile art. Saima has an interesting story and brings Indian textiles alive through her own textile collection and research. Susan Weeks chats with Saima about:
For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Photographs at https://www.stitcherystories.com/saimakaur Look: https://www.instagram.com/sewsaima/ Other places & people mentioned: Jessica Grady https://www.stitcherystories.com/jessicagrady/ Lindy Richardson https://www.stitcherystories.com/lindyrichardson/ Deborah Mullins https://www.stitcherystories.com/deborahmullins/ | |||
| Adam Pritchett: Intricate Insects & Antique Frames | 28 Feb 2018 | 00:40:28 | |
Adam Pritchett: Intricate Insects & Antique Frames Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, embroidery artist Adam Pritchett shares his intricate embroidered spiders and pieces inspired by antique frames, antiquarian themes... and a sprinkling of magic and creepiness! Listen as Adam shares his relatively recent embroidery journey through his inspirations and techniques. And of course, he gets a Gold Star for being our first male embroidery artist on Stitchery Stories. Susan Weeks chats with Adam about:
For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Photographs at https://www.stitcherystories.com/adampritchett Visit: www.apritchett.co.uk Like: https://www.facebook.com/adampritchettneedleworks Look: https://www.instagram.com/ajpritchett Tweet: https://www.twitter.com/aj_pritchett Read: https://www.marthastewart.com/1522303/adam-pritchett-stitchtober-needlework-series Other places & people mentioned: Light Grey Arts Lab, Minneapolis, USA Hogan McLaughlin http://hogan-mclaughlin.com/ | |||
| Jane Sanders: Textile Portraits Of Iconic Pop Stars | 21 Feb 2018 | 00:39:11 | |
Jane Sanders: Textile Portraits Of Iconic Pop Stars Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Jane Sanders shares her vibrant and exciting textile portraits of very iconic pop stars. The stars Jane chooses for her portraits are famous across a range of genres, eras and styles, so there is always something fresh about her work. And even if you don't like all of their music - you will love the artistry and stitching that Jane creates... in her kitchen! Listen as Jane shares her inspirations, techniques, and how everything always comes in useful eventually. Susan Weeks chats with Jane about:
For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Photographs at https://www.stitcherystories.com/janesanders Like: https://www.facebook.com/stitchininthekitchen73/ Look: https://www.instagram.com/stitchin_in_the_kitchen Read: https://www.mrxstitch.com/jane-sanders/ Email: stitchininthekitchen73@gmail.com Other places mentioned: Arts Centre Washington http://www.artscentrewashington.co.uk/ The People's Theatre, Heaton, Newcastle Upon Tyne https://www.peoplestheatre.co.uk/ | |||
| Ann Small: Layered Cloth and Quirky Characters | 08 Feb 2018 | 00:33:07 | |
Ann Small: Layered Cloth and Quirky Characters Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Ann Small shares her techniques, inspiration and current excitement. Describing herself as a typical Pisces swimming in opposite directions... Ann does indeed have 2 very different aspects to her work and creativity. There are her colourful reverse applique based, large hangings which she describes as her serious textile art work. Then there are her very individual character dolls which she makes to look very old. These are her 'fun' outlets for her creativity. Listen as Ann explains how the serious and the fun aspects of her work have evolved. Susan Weeks chats with Ann about:
For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Photographs at http://www.stitcherystories.com/annsmall Visit: http://www.asmalldesign.co.uk | |||
| Anne Brooke: From Sketchbooks To Mixed Media Stitched Collage | 31 Jan 2018 | 00:37:53 | |
Anne Brooke: From Sketchbooks To Mixed Media Stitched Collage Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Anne Brooke shares her techniques and inspiration behind her stitched multimedia collages. A key feature of her work is to stitch onto paper, although she is now venturing into using fabrics, particularly vintage embroidered pieces. Her work is inspired by journeys - her walks and travels, as well as the life journeys undertaken by the vintage fabrics she uses and the work when it leaves her hands. She is also a master 'juggler' - she still works 4 days a week as an art teacher at her local secondary school, as well as developing her practice, making pieces for sale and leading workshops too. Phew! Susan Weeks chats ( and laughs) with Anne about:
For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Photographs at http://www.stitcherystories.com/annebrooke Visit: http://www.annebrooke.co.uk/ Like: https://www.facebook.com/hannemade Look: https://www.instagram.com/hannemadebyanne Tweet: https://twitter.com/hannemade
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| Annie Taylor: Telling Stories With Large Soft Sculptures | 24 Jan 2018 | 00:36:45 | |
Annie Taylor: Telling Stories With Large Soft Sculptures Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Annie Taylor shares her wonderful stories around the stories she creates and tells with her textile art. A key outlet for her creativity and artwork are her rather large soft sculptures. The word 'doll' just doesn't seem right when you see how large they are... Big Alice, for example is 16 foot tall! These evolve from recycled bedding, their personality takes shape as their faces and limbs take shape. They are then embroidered with text telling their story. They are however, taking over Annie's house... Susan Weeks chats ( and laughs) with Annie about:
For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Photographs at http://www.stitcherystories.com/annietaylor Visit: https://whitstabletail.wordpress.com/ Like: https://www.facebook.com/whitstable.tail/ Look: https://www.instagram.com/whitstabletail/?hl=en Tweet: https://twitter.com/whitstabletail Shop: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/WhitstableTails?ref=hdr_shop_menu Other places and people mentioned today: "Sheela Na Gig" by PJ Harvey https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/pjharvey/sheelanagig.html Bloody Mother F***ing A**hole by Martha Wainwright from Lyrics.com Martha Wainwright Bloody Mother F***ing A**hole | |||
| Profanity Embroidery Group: Huge Fun Creating Beautiful Art From Ugly Words | 17 Jan 2018 | 00:37:40 | |
Profanity Embroidery Group: Huge Fun Creating Beautiful Art From Ugly Words Before I introduce this very entertaining episode please note there is no swearing in this episode despite the title of the group and episode. Please listen - this is a lovely story. Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Annie Taylor & Bridget Carpenter share their hilarious stories around their 'rather different' embroidery group - yes, it's the Profanity Embroidery Group. Formed by accident in 2014, and meeting in the local pub, this group has huge fun. They create and exhibit beautiful textile art and embroidery based around profanity, as well as some feminist issues. Their current project however, features anonymous Stitched Secrets that have been sent in from around the world. Some funny, some shocking, some very moving. Susan Weeks chats with Annie & Bridget about:
For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Photographs at http://www.stitcherystories.com/profanityembroiderygroup Visit: https://lovesecretsand.wordpress.com/ Like: https://www.facebook.com/profanityembroiderygroup/ Look: https://www.instagram.com/lovesecretsand Other places and people mentioned today: The Fabric Shop, Whitstable http://www.thefabricshopwhitstable.co.uk/ The FishSlab Gallery, Whitstable https://fishslabgallery.co.uk/ Older Women Rock - Leah Thorn https://loveolderwomenrock.wordpress.com/about/ http://www.leahthorn.com/ | |||
| Kirstie Macleod : The Red Dress Global Embroidery Project | 09 Feb 2023 | 00:50:52 | |
Textile artist Kirstie Macleod shares her life in fabric & thread on Stitchery Stories embroidery podcast today! She shares her fascinating story of The Red Dress. It's an amazing project which has enabled unheard women, many in poverty, vulnerable through trauma and abuse, to share their personal stories, using the universal language of embroidery and hand stitching. Kirstie had the idea for this dress back in 2009, and we chat about how the project and the dress has evolved over those years. Connections and contrasts, empowerment & celebration, this is a story packed full of emotions. For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Examples of The Red Dress at https://stitcherystories.com/thereddress Visit: https://reddressembroidery.com/ Look: https://www.instagram.com/thereddress_embroidery/ Like: https://www.facebook.com/thereddressembroidery Other places & people we mentioned: Tamay in Vietnam https://reddressembroidery.com/Ly-Ta-May-Tamay The FanSina artisans in St Catherines, Sinai, Egypt Traces of Sisterhood, Salon Akademii Gallery, Warsaw, Poland https://salonakademii.asp.waw.pl ‘SPEAKING OUT’, an exhibition dedicated to and co-produced by women survivors of conflict-based sexual violence, with the War Childhood Museum in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina. Preston Park Museum, Yarm, Stockton-on-Tees https://prestonparkmuseum.co.uk/
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| Jan Dowson: Award-Winning Textile Art Tutor & Textile Artist | 10 Jan 2018 | 00:36:33 | |
Jan Dowson: Award-Winning Textile Art Tutor & Textile Artist Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Jan Dowson shares her joy of teaching textile art over 20 years and in the process facilitating 8 students who achieved City & Guilds Gold Medals. Jan has also received a City & Guilds Gold Medal for teaching as well as 2 other prestigious awards. Following retirement, it's now 'her time' to focus on her own textile art and enjoy her own creativity. Susan Weeks chats with Jan about:
For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Photographs at http://www.stitcherystories.com/jandowson Like: https://www.facebook.com/Jan-Dowson-Textile-ArtistTeacher-2036710249894135/ Pin: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/ddowson1/
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| Deborah Mullins: Embroidery Artist Inspired By Palestine | 20 Dec 2017 | 00:42:16 | |
Deborah Mullins: Embroidery Artist Inspired By Palestine Today on the Stitchery Stories embroidery podcast, Deborah Mullins shares her passion for Palestine. The beautiful traditional embroidery and the places and people - as well as a deep sadness at the cleansing, displacement & social injustice experienced within that land. Susan chats with Deborah about:
For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Photographs at http://www.stitcherystories.com/deborahmullins Visit: http://www.deborahmullins.uk/ Like: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010993620362
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| Jamie Malden: Block Printing Specialist & Founder of Colouricious.com | 13 Dec 2017 | 00:41:08 | |
Jamie Malden: Block Printing Specialist & Founder of Colouricious.com Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Jamie Malden from Colouricious.com shares her enthusiasm, knowledge and great joy of block printing. Susan chats with Jamie about:
For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Photographs at http://www.stitcherystories.com/jamiemalden Visit: http://colouricious.com Watch: https://www.youtube.com/user/Colouricious Travel: https://www.instagram.com/colouriciousholidays/ Like: https://www.facebook.com/Colouricious | |||
| Lindy Richardson: Historic Embroidery Conservation & Community Inspiration | 05 Dec 2017 | 00:37:18 | |
Lindy Richardson: Historic Embroidery Conservation & Community Inspiration ss019 Today on the Stitchery Stories embroidery podcast, Lindy Richardson shares her current research project. She chats with Susan Weeks about the collection of historic embroidery held by Edinburgh College of Art which was originally part of the Needlework Development Scheme. The NDS was founded in Scotland in 1934, sponsored by J and P Coats, the thread manufacturers. Its aim was to encourage embroidery and up until it was disbanded in 1961, well over 3000 items of historic embroidery from across the world had been amassed. 70 items held by Edinburgh College Of Art form the focus of a project which has seen study and conservation of the items. The project has involved diverse community groups, assisting with conservation as well as inspiring them to create their own Embroidered Stories. This is an uplifting project. Susan chats with Lindy about:
If you have been involved with the Needlework Development Scheme over the years in any capacity, or know someone who has, then Lindy would love to talk to you. Please contact her! For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Photographs of the project at http://www.stitcherystories.com/lindyrichardson Visit: http://embroideredstories.eca.ed.ac.uk (after 10Dec2017) Read: http://edin.ac/embroideredstories Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embroiderednds https://www.instagram.com/ecatextilesdepartment Contact Lindy: Lindy Richardson Programme Director Textiles Edinburgh College of Art University of Edinburgh, EH3 9DF 0131 651 5812
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| Jessica Grady: Embroidery Artist Using Unusual Materials And Bold Colours | 22 Nov 2017 | 00:41:09 | |
Jessica Grady: Embroidery Artist Using Unusual Materials And Bold Colours ss018 Today on the Stitchery Stories embroidery podcast, Jessica Grady shares her life in fabric and thread. She chats with Susan Weeks about building her business after graduating from a textiles degree. Jessica has developed a very original style and features bright bold colours, and heavily embellished pieces, using traditional embroidery stitches with modern and unusual materials. Susan chats with Jessica about:
For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Examples of Jessica's work at http://www.stitcherystories.com/jessicagrady Visit: http://www.jessicagrady.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessicagradyembroideryartist Twitter: https://twitter.com/jgradyartist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessica_rosestitch/
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| Nicky Merrick: Event Photographer to Pole Wear - A Creative Journey | 15 Nov 2017 | 00:40:50 | |
Nicky Merrick: Event Photographer to Pole Wear - A Creative Journey ss017 Today on the Stitchery Stories podcast, Nicky Merrick Shares Her Life In Fabric & Thread. She chats with Susan Weeks about her creative journey from an event photographer at pagan ceremonies, to building great success designing and making pole dancing costumes. And all the while managing her health after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. This is such a wonderful story from a very inspiring lady. Susan chats with Nicky about:
For this episode - View Show Notes, Links & Examples of Nicky's work at http://www.stitcherystories.com/nickymerrick Visit: www.pinkgiraffe.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinkgiraffepolewear/ https://www.facebook.com/PinkGiraffe/ https://www.facebook.com/nickymerricktextileartist/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pink_giraffe_uk https://www.instagram.com/pinkgiraffepolewear Jane White Couture Tuition: http://www.janewhitetuition.co.uk/ http://www.stitcherystories.com/janewhite/ | |||
| Fran Brammer: Inspired By Beautiful Yorkshire Landscapes | 08 Nov 2017 | 00:36:22 | |
Fran Brammer: Inspired By Beautiful Yorkshire Landscapes SS016 Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Fran Brammer Shares Her Life In Fabric & Thread. She chats with Susan Weeks about her creative journey and her desire to combine her love of hill walking, landscapes, costume and art. Susan chats with Fran about:
For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Examples of Fran's work at http://www.stitcherystories.com/franbrammer Visit: https://sites.google.com/site/franbrammer/ Blog: http://franbramm.wordpress.com/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/frantextiles Email: franbramm@gmail.com Viking Loom embroidery supplies shop: http://www.vikingloom.co.uk/ And I thought I would share with you how beautiful the Yorkshire landscape is - of course I am biased since I am Yorkshire gal! But I know we have listeners across the globe so I hope you enjoy the landscape too. Yorkshire Wolds: http://www.visithullandeastyorkshire.com/yorkshire-wolds/ North Yorkshire Moors http://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/ Yorkshire Dales: http://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/
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| Julia Triston: Celebrating Marks & Memories In Old Clothing & Cloth | 01 Nov 2017 | 00:44:29 | |
Julia Triston: Textile Artist Celebrating Marks & Memories In Old Clothing & Cloth SS015 Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Julia Triston shares her life in fabric and thread. She chats with Susan Weeks about her enduring fascination with fashion and clothing, and the stories and memories from them that inspire her textile art. Susan chats with Julia about:
For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Examples of artist's work at http://www.stitcherystories.com/juliatriston Visit : http://www.juliatriston.com Email : textilearts@juliatriston.com Twitter: : https://twitter.com/juliatriston Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/JuliaTristonTextiles/ Textile Study Group: https://textilestudygroup.co.uk STITCHBUSINESS: http://www.stitchbusiness.com/site/ | |||
| Anne Kelly: Textile Art From Re-used Textile Treasures | 25 Oct 2017 | 00:39:19 | |
Anne Kelly: Textile Art From Re-used Textile Treasures SS014 Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Anne Kelly shares her life in fabric & thread. She chats with Susan Weeks about her inspiration drawn from everyday objects and textiles, international travel and folk art. Susan chats with Anne about:
For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Examples of Anne's work at http://www.stitcherystories.com/annekelly Visit: www.annekellyartist.net Blog: https://annekellytextiles.blogspot.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annekellyartist Twitter: https://twitter.com/Akellytextiles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annekellytextiles Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/acegkelly And if you want to participate in the Moving Memories 'travel tags' collaborative project - Deadline for contributions is 22nd February 2018. Check out: https://annekellytextiles.blogspot.co.uk/p/exhibitionsevents.html email for details: mail@annekellytextiles.com | |||
| Chris Gray: Medieval Mysteries, Mushrooms, Moths and Mice | 18 Oct 2017 | 00:41:30 | |
Chris Gray: Medieval Mysteries, Mushrooms, Moths and Mice Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Chris Gray Shares Her Life In Fabric and Thread. She chats with Susan Weeks about research and inspirations from earlier periods of history, and her desire to present her art on 3d forms. Susan chats with Chris about:
For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Examples of Chris's work at http://www.stitcherystories.com/chrisgray Visit: http://mabonarts.co.uk Blog: http://chris-gray-textile-art.blogspot.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=555382986 Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/people/chrisgraytextileart/
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| Merrilyn Heazlewood : Creative Counted Canvaswork Embroidery | 20 Jan 2023 | 00:48:15 | |
Embroidery artist Merrilyn Heazlewood shares her life in fabric & thread on Stitchery Stories embroidery podcast today! She takes us on a journey through her interesting and busy lifelong creative business career based around counted canvas work hand embroidery. And for those of you in the USA, you will know canvaswork as needlepoint. Anyway, over the years, Merrilyn has owned several needlework shops, has written several books on wool embroidery, counted canvaswork techniques and also on silk ribbon embroidery. And she has also taught internationally for many years, in-person and now creating projects for online learning. We catch up with Merrilyn as she looks forward to her summer holiday break, with several projects in mind to let her creativity flow. Susan Weeks chats with Merrilyn about:
and so much more! For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Examples of Merrilyn's work at https://stitcherystories.com/merrilynheazlewood Visit: https://merrilynheazlewood.com.au Look: https://www.instagram.com/merrilynsstitches/ Like: https://www.facebook.com/MerrilynBHeazlewood Other places & people we mentioned: In Tasmania: Tarraleah, Hobart, Launceston, Battery Point, Mount Wellington, Iron Pot (a small flat island in the mouth of the Derwent River, Tasmania) The Kimberley region in north-west Australia Aboriginal rock art Echidna Gumnut Yarns Lowery Workstands
Other episodes you will enjoy Sarah Rakestraw: Glorious Goldwork Embroidery https://stitcherystories.com/sarahrakestraw/ Tina Francis: Tapestry, Needlepoint, Canvaswork https://stitcherystories.com/tinafrancis/ Ilke Cochrane: Delightful Hardanger Embroidery https://stitcherystories.com/ilkecochrane/
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| Shirley Smith: Hand Embroidery & Mixed Media Artist | 11 Oct 2017 | 00:33:30 | |
Shirley Smith: Hand Embroidery & Mixed Media Artist Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Shirley Smith Shares Her Life In Fabric & Thread. She chats with Susan Weeks about developing her artistic skills from lace to embroidery, and the friends and community spirit she enjoys within the embroidery 'world'. Susan chats with Shirley about:
For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Examples of Shirley's work at http://www.stitcherystories.com/shirleysmith You may contact Shirley via email shirley dot smith2 @ btinternet.com Shirley is an exhibiting member of The Ebor Group based in York. She is also co-Chair of York branch of The Embroiderer's Guild http://yorkembroidery.blogspot.co.uk/
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| Ami James: How Textile Art Changed Her Life | 04 Oct 2017 | 00:36:06 | |
Ami James: How Textile Art Changed Her Life Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Ami James Shares Her Life In Fabric & Thread. She chats with Susan Weeks about how textile art has changed her life, helped her recover from illness, and developing the courage to 'go for it' in 2017. Susan chats with Ami about:
For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Examples of Ami's work at http://www.stitcherystories.com/amijames Visit: http://www.amijamestextileart.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Amijamestextiles Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/@amijames_textiles Article on TextileArtist.org http://www.textileartist.org/ami-james-how-textiles-can-change-lives/ Midlands Textile Forum: http://midlandstextileforum.com/ Quilter's Guild Derbyshire: http://region-10.quiltersguild.org.uk/about-region-10 | |||
| Cas Holmes: Textile Artist & Tutor: Found-Stitch-Paint | 27 Sep 2017 | 00:39:59 | |
Cas Holmes: Textile Artist & Tutor: Found-Stitch-Paint Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Cas Holmes shares her life in fabric & thread. She chats with Susan Weeks about her textile art work which is summed up in her own words as being Found-Stitch-Paint. Using those key elements of found materials, stitch and paint, Cas explores the connections between land, place and environment through pieces for exhibition, her tutoring and her books. Susan chats with Cas about:
For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Examples of Cas's work at http://www.stitcherystories.com/casholmes Visit: http://www.casholmes.co.uk Blog: http://www.casholmes.blogspot.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/casholmes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casholmestextiles During our chat Cas also mentioned: Magdelena Abakanowicz https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2017/apr/24/magdalena-abakanowicz-obituary Fibre Arts Australia: http://www.fibrearts.jigsy.com/ West Dean College: https://www.westdean.org.uk/ https://embroiderersguild.com/index.php?page_no=894#
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| Sue Stone: Textile Artist, Woman With A Fish & Current 62 Group Chair | 20 Sep 2017 | 00:38:24 | |
Sue Stone: Textile Artist, Woman With A Fish & Current 62 Group Chair Today on the Stitchery Stories podcast, Sue Stone aka 'The Woman With The Fish', Shares Her Life In Fabric & Thread. She chats with Susan Weeks about her journey through fashion, to embroidery, back to fashion to earn a living, and finally back to embroidery and her current achievements. Susan chats with Sue about:
For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Examples of Sue's work at http://www.stitcherystories.com/suestone Visit: womanwithafish.com Blog: womanwithafish.wordpress.com Facebook: facebook.com/suestone.womanwithafish Twitter: @womanwithafish Instagram: @womanwithafish Online Course: Sign up at http://www.textileartist.org/ to keep informed when the next one is running | |||
| Dionne Swift: Artist Creating Contemporary Embroidered Art | 13 Sep 2017 | 00:40:06 | |
Today on the Stitchery Stories podcast, contemporary textile artist & tutor, Dionne Swift Shares Her Life In Fabric & Thread. She chats with Susan Weeks about developing rhythm and process as she recreates marks representing landscape not only in textiles but with paper and paint too. Susan chats with Dionne about:
For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Examples of Dionne's work at http://www.stitcherystories.com/dionneswift Visit: http://www.dionneswift.co.uk/ Face book: https://www.facebook.com/DionneSwiftTextileArtist/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/dionneswift/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/DionneSwift | |||
| Heather Cawte: Battle Of Stamford Bridge tapestry Project | 06 Sep 2017 | 00:30:41 | |
Heather Cawte: Battle Of Stamford Bridge Tapestry Project. Today on the Stitchery Stories podcast, Heather Cawte shares the story of the Battle Of Stamford Bridge Tapestry Project. It is a community embroidery celebrating the Battle Of Stamford Bridge in 1066. The project started in 2015 and great progress has been made, not just in the stitching, but in generating media atention and in fundraising. Susan Weeks chats with Heather about:
The Story of the Battle as told by Heather is in a separate audio file here: The Story Of The Battle Of Stamford Bridge 1066 For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Examples of the Stamford Bridge tapestry progress & stitchers at http://www.stitcherystories.com/stamfordbridgetapestryproject Visit: http://www.stamfordbridgetapestry.org.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1637699893135508/ Email: publicity@stamfordbridgetapestry.org.uk | |||
| Dr Jennie Batchelor: The Great Lady's Magazine Stitch-Off | 30 Aug 2017 | 00:39:10 | |
Dr Jennie Batchelor: The Great Lady's Magazine Stitch-Off Today on the Stitchery Stories podcast, Dr Jennie Batchelor, shares her research on the embroidery patterns created for The Lady's Magazine published in the 18th & 19th centuries. She chats with Susan Weeks about how her 18th century magazine research project at the University Of Kent sparked enthusiasm & creativity in 21st century embroiderers & textile artists as they joined in The Great Lady's Magazine Stitch Off. Susan chats with Jennie about:
For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Examples of the patterns at http://www.stitcherystories.com/drjenniebatchelor Visit: https://blogs.kent.ac.uk/ladys-magazine/ Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NjJnojRTuE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ladysmagproject/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ladysmagproject The Patterns: https://www.kent.ac.uk/english/ladys-magazine/patterns/index.html
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| Bridget Bernadette Karn: Artist Using Wool To Make Felt Pictures | 16 Aug 2017 | 00:37:54 | |
Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Bridget Bernadette Karn Shares Her Life In Wool & Felt. She chats with Susan Weeks about discovering wet felting and creating a business based around that newly discovered love, leading to being selected for the Royal Academy Of Arts Summer Exhibition. Susan chats with Bernadette about:
For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Examples of Bridget's work at https://www.stitcherystories.com/bridgetbernadettekarn Visit: https://www.bridgetbernadettekarn.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyGallerySPACE Artist In Residence Boston Spa Arts Festival: http://www.bostonspaartsfestival.co.uk/ | |||
| Tracy A Franklin: Specialist Freelance Embroiderer & Durham Cathedral Head Broderer | 02 Aug 2017 | 00:36:46 | |
Today on the Stitchery Stories podcast, Tracy A Franklin Shares Her Life In Fabric & Thread. She chats with Susan Weeks about the different facets of her professional hand embroidery career in particular her role as Head Broderer at Durham Cathedral and her busy tuition and teaching business. Susan chats with Tracy about:
For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Examples of Tracy's work at https://www.stitcherystories.com/traceyafranklin Visit: http://www.tracyafranklin.com Visit: http://www.stitchbusiness.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tracy.A.Franklin.Embroiderer.page/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tracy_franklin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracyafranklin/ Durham Cathedral Cope project: http://www.durhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/14295922.Can_Cathedral_broderers_Cope_with_robe_challenge_/ | |||
| Susie Martin: Mixed Media Artist Creating Textile Art | 21 Jul 2017 | 00:41:48 | |
Mixed Media Artist Susie Martin Shares Her Life In Fabric & Thread in this episode of the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast. Susan Weeks chats with Susie about:
For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Examples of Susie's work at https://www.stitcherystories.com/susiemartin Visit www.facebook.com/SusieStitchings Email: susiestitchings@gmail.com and to follow the antics of the Textilia3 group of textile artists http://www.textilia3.blogspot.co.uk
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| Stitchery Stories Listeners Creative Joy Highlights 2022 | 29 Dec 2022 | 00:43:37 | |
A cheerful & inspiring episode as global listeners of Stitchery Stories textile art podcast share their stories of creative joy from 2022, and shoutout those 'joy bringers' who helped them in some way to achieve that joy. Hello & Welcome to my final episode of 2022. A recurring theme is how much comfort & joy creative activities bring us. So I thought it would be lovely to hear your stories of creative JOY from 2022. But not only that, to give us an opportunity to hear about those people that helped create that joy for you - the JOY BRINGERS as I decided to call them. A massive thank you to all of you who took the time to send in your JOY. As usual I have created a blog post for this episode on the StitcheryStories.com site Each contributor will be listed, with their links and also the details and links for their joy bringers. I also sent out a quick question asking what your fevourite techniques, and again got some lovely replies, so I have featured a selection of those too, which are along the same theme of joy and yet more shoutouts to others. Please tell your friends about this episode, share on socials thru stories, or write your own post, maybe with an image of you busy making and creating whilst listening? We can bring joy to others by sharing what we love. And it's always very much appreciated. So as we wrap up 2022, I wish you all a creative and joyful 2023 Sue xxx For this episode... View Contributors, Links, & Information at https://stitcherystories.com/2022CreativeJoy
To support this embroidery & textile art podcast: You can 'Buy Sue A Coffee' here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sueweekspodcast Follow Susan Weeks for course creation and online marketing stuff https://www.facebook.com/TheMissingTraining https://www.instagram.com/susan.l.weeks Sign up for information on Sue's 'How To Create An Online Course' which is specifically created for textile artists and other crafty business owners. Course Creation Quick Start Guide. https://virtualityworks.com/how-do-you-create-a-course-quick-start/
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| Jane White: Tuition In Couture Dressmaking & Pattern Cutting | 21 Jul 2017 | 00:39:32 | |
Couture Dressmaking Tutor Jane White Shares Her Life In Fabric & Thread in this episode of the Stitchery Stories podcast. Jane shares stories and insight about her lifelong love of sewing and her determination to share that love and knowledge of couture dressmaking with her students. Susan chats with Jane about:
For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Examples of Jane's & her students' work at http://www.stitcherystories.com/janewhite | |||
| Alison Larkin: Historical Hand Embroidery & Costume Historian | 19 Jul 2017 | 00:34:45 | |
Alison Larkin Shares Her Life In Fabric & Thread on this episode of the Stitchery Stories embroidery podcast. Alison talks about developing her second career based around her love of traditional embroidery, historical costume, and 18th century waistcoats. Susan Weeks chats with Alison about:
For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Examples of Alison's work at https://www.stitcherystories.com/alisonlarkin Visit http://alisonlarkinembroidery.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Alisonlarkinembroidery/ and to follow the antics of the Hull & East Riding branch of The Embroiderer's Guild check out our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/HERByEmbroidery/
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| Elizabeth Griffiths : Using hand embroidery for Portrait Artist Of The Year competition | 09 Dec 2022 | 00:39:08 | |
Elizabeth Griffiths is a mixed media artist using hand embroidery, lino print-making, inks and watercolours to explore a range of themes. She shares the uplifting experience (and challenge!) of using hand embroidery as a competitor in Sky TV Portrait Artist Of The Year. We dive behind the scenes! Who was her portrait subject? How was it organised? What was it like trying to compete using hand embroidery against 'paper & paint' artists? This was just one of a number of events that have made 2022 a rollercoaster of a year for Elizabeth, and we chat about how these events have affected her art and creativity. Susan Weeks chats with Elizabeth Griffiths about:
and so much more! For this episode... View Links, information & Examples of Elizabeth's work at https://stitcherystories.com/elizabethgriffiths Look: https://www.instagram.com/lizgstitches Sky Portrait Artist Of The Year Competition 2022 General Office - Gallery in Stourbridge, UK
Oh and for a laugh... Sue mentioned that her portrait drawing attempts were like those of internet star 'Pet Portraits By Hercule' Here is a BBC article about Hercule... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-58309087 Instagram: @portraitsbyhercule
To support this embroidery & textile art podcast: You can 'Buy Sue A Coffee' here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sueweekspodcast
Follow Susan Weeks for course creation and online marketing stuff https://www.facebook.com/TheMissingTraining https://www.instagram.com/susan.l.weeks
Sign up for information on Sue's 'How To Create An Online Course' which is specifically created for textile artists and other crafty business owners. Course Creation Quick Start Guide. https://virtualityworks.com/how-do-you-create-a-course-quick-start/
Other Episodes You Might Like: Justine Warner: Textile art landscapes from a surprising source https://stitcherystories.com/justinewarner/ Sorrell Kerrison: Creating Hand Embroidered Portraits https://stitcherystories.com/sorrellkerrison/ Tracey Coverley: Textile Art Portraits https://stitcherystories.com/traceycoverley/
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| Stacey Jones : Modern Abstract Hand Embroidery | 22 Nov 2022 | 00:42:46 | |
Stacey Jones creates colourful, modern, abstract hand embroidery art. Her work powerfully reflects her thoughts & emotions through her life experiences. Stacey shares her story of how her life with her husband has strongly informed her embroidery designs, particularly his illness, tragic death and her mourning process as she evolves into living alone. Embroidery has been a massive help to Stacey, and she shares stories and wisdom around the power of creativity in such situations. This is a fascinating conversation about developing themes, ideas, inspirations, designs, colour and stitch. Susan Weeks chats with Stacey Jones about:
For this episode... View Links, information & Examples of Stacey's work at https://stitcherystories.com/staceyjones Look: https://www.instagram.com/bystaceyjones The Hand & Lock embroidered arts exhibition 2021 https://handembroidery.com/hand-and-lock-exhibition-2021/ Sarcoma UK The bone & soft tissue cancer charity
To support this embroidery & textile art podcast: You can 'Buy Sue A Coffee' here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sueweekspodcast
Follow Susan Weeks for online course creation and online marketing stuff https://www.facebook.com/TheMissingTraining https://www.instagram.com/susan.l.weeks Sign up for information on Sue's 'How To Create An Online Course' which is specifically created for textile artists and other crafty business owners. Course Creation Quick Start Guide. https://virtualityworks.com/how-do-you-create-a-course-quick-start/
Other Episodes You Might Like: Claire Edwards: Pushing The Boundaries Of Traditional Hand Embroidery https://stitcherystories.com/claireedwards/ Jessica Grady: Embroidery Artist Using Unusual Materials And Bold Colours https://stitcherystories.com/jessicagrady/ Michelle Morgan: Hand Embroidery Artist https://stitcherystories.com/michellemorgan/
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| Floriane Schmitt : Creative Fabric Manipulation Ideas | 02 Nov 2022 | 00:36:50 | |
Floriane Schmitt loves to experiment with creative fabric manipulation ideas. Under her brand name of FloHomeDesign she creates accessories and home decor items from smocked neoprene and is writing a fabric manipulation book, due out end 2023. Floriane shares her story of how her dream of a career in fashion evolved into specialising in fabric manipulation and creating her own collections bringing a very modern twist on some traditional Canadian Smocking techniques with very modern materials. Neoprene + Smocking = Neosmock Floriane has packed a lot of experience into her education and career so far, topped off by her fabulous story behind the fabric manipulation book she is writing at time of recording (Oct 2022). This is an inspiring story of 'going for it, making opportunities, and of saying Yes! Susan Weeks chats with Floriane Schmitt about:
For this episode... View Links, information & Examples of Floriane's work at https://stitcherystories.com/florianeschmitt
Visit: https://linktr.ee/florianeschmitt Look: https://www.instagram.com/florianeschmitt Look: https://www.instagram.com/flohomedelight
Inspiration from Iris Van Herpen: https://www.irisvanherpen.com/
You can 'Buy Sue A Coffee' here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sueweekspodcast Follow Susan Weeks for course creation and online marketing stuff https://www.facebook.com/TheMissingTraining https://www.instagram.com/susan.l.weeks Sign up for information on Sue's 'How To Create An Online Course' which is specifically created for textile artists and other crafty business owners. Course Creation Quick Start Guide. https://virtualityworks.com/how-do-you-create-a-course-quick-start/ Other Episodes You Might Like: Ann Small: Layered Cloth https://stitcherystories.com/annsmall/ Jayne Emerson: Textile Designer, Author & Tutor https://stitcherystories.com/jayneemerson/ Kathleen Laurel Sage: Shaping Machine Embroidery With Heat https://stitcherystories.com/kathleenlaurelsage/
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| Cath Janes : Hand Embroidered Human Anatomy | 19 Oct 2022 | 01:02:52 | |
Cath Janes is an award-winning human anatomical embroidery artist. Under her brand name of Kraken Kreations she combines anatomically correct illustrations with colourful hand embroidery which all have a story to tell. Cath shares her honest and hilarious story of the ups and downs of the creative life of an artist, and her unique and distinctive art. There is so much entertainment as well as valuable creative business lessons contained within this episode of the Stitchery Stories textile art and embroidery podcast. Maybe you dream of going viral on Instagram, worry about being artistically lonely, or struggle to set boundaries and price your art? You will certainly find some inspiration and hard-earned experience today. Oh, and have a right good laugh too! Susan Weeks chats with Cath Janes about:
and so much more! For this episode... View Links, information & Examples of Cath's work at https://stitcherystories.com/cathjanes Visit: https://www.krakenkreations.co.uk/ Like: https://www.facebook.com/KrakenKreations Look: https://www.instagram.com/krakenkreationscath You can 'Buy Sue A Coffee' here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sueweekspodcast Follow Susan Weeks for course creation and online marketing stuff https://www.facebook.com/TheMissingTraining https://www.instagram.com/susan.l.weeks Sign up for information on Sue's 'How To Create An Online Course' which is specifically created for textile artists and other crafty business owners. Course Creation Quick Start Guide. https://virtualityworks.com/how-do-you-create-a-course-quick-start/ Other Episodes You Might Like: Ruth Norbury: Capturing Urban Decay With Textile Art https://stitcherystories.com/ruthnorbury/ Profanity Embroidery Group: Huge Fun. Beautiful Art. Ugly Words https://stitcherystories.com/profanityembroiderygroup/ Jane Sanders: Textile Portraits Of Iconic Pop Stars https://stitcherystories.com/janesanders/
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| Susan Hensel : Communicating Ideas Through Digital Machine Embroidery | 05 Oct 2022 | 00:56:55 | |
Susan Hensel is a multidisciplinary artist with a long-established career. She combines mixed media with digital machine embroidery to create beautiful sculptural forms flooded with colour. Alongside runs her gallery & curatative experience, giving us a fabulous guest sharing her art practice wisdom, on Stitchery Stories textile art podcast. Art is all about communication. Creating art to interpret your thoughts, inspirations, perhaps trying to make sense of the world. And the communication continues long after the art is finished.... you need to tell everyone about it, so they can enjoy it too. Susan has some great advice about this side of a successful art practice. We also dive into the aspects of when you take your art career to the 'next level' of exhibitions and galleries. Susan Weeks chats with Susan Hensel about: Getting excited about digital machine embroidery The frustrations of inconsistent materials Current inspirations from climate change & weather maps How Donald Duck's blue jacket sent her into a life-changing artistic pivot! Using techniques & approach appropriate for the ideas you are trying to express Evolving beyond the clay & brealing out of the rectangle Opening a gallery as a way of meting new people Getting media & press attention Artist representation Understanding the gallery business There are artists everywhere - who have created everything we use Switching between 'business mode' and 'creative mode' can be so difficult For this episode... View Links, information & Examples of Susan's work at https://stitcherystories.com/susanhensel Visit: https://susanhenselprojects.com/ Like: https://www.facebook.com/SusanHenselProjects/ Look: https://www.instagram.com/susan_hensel_multimedia_artist Tweet: @hensel_susan Follow Susan Weeks for course creation and online marketing stuff https://www.facebook.com/TheMissingTraining https://www.instagram.com/susan.l.weeks Sign up for information on Sue's 'How To Create An Online Course' which is specifically created for textile artists and other crafty business owners. Course Creation Quick Start Guide. https://virtualityworks.com/how-do-you-create-a-course-quick-start/
Other Episodes You Might Like: David Morrish : Disruptive Digital Embroidery https://stitcherystories.com/davidmorrish/ Hayley Mills-Styles: Thread Artist Who Loves Digital Embroidery https://stitcherystories.com/hayleymillsstyles/ Kathleen Laurel Sage: Shaping Machine Embroidery With Heat https://stitcherystories.com/kathleenlaurelsage/
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| Jennie-maree Tempest : Beautiful Botanical Sculptures | 31 Oct 2021 | 00:39:41 | |
Jennie-maree Tempest is a textile artist living on the Bass Coast of Australia. After many years creating art quilts and portraits, she has decided to challenge her textile art skills and creativity by creating textile art botanical sculptures. Jennie-maree focuses her creativity inspired by the native Australian species that grow around her coastal home. The latest is a flowering yucca that is around 6ft / nearly 2m tall! It has been a massive undertaking, and has taken over four months of hard work to create. It's not only a challenge of textile art but also of construction. How did she make such a large item out of fabric & threads? Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Jennie-maree Tempest chats with Susan Weeks about her inspirations and challenges and her creative life by the coast. For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Examples of Jennie-maree's work at http://www.stitcherystories.com/JenniemareeTempest Visit: https://jemartem.com/ Like : https://www.facebook.com/JemARTem/ Look : https://www.instagram.com/jemartem.textiles/ Buy : https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/JemartemTextiles Pin : https://www.pinterest.co.uk/jemartem/
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| Caroline Hyde-Brown : Weaving Plant Material Into Textile Art | 04 Oct 2024 | 00:50:10 | |
Caroline Hyde-Brown is a textile artist with a long-established career. Inspired by botanical research, she combines foraged plant material with a variety of textile art techniques to create fascinating weaves and vessels with fragile beauty. Combined with her purposeful art practice experience, Caroline shares plenty of wisdom on Stitchery Stories textile art podcast. With so many inspiring aspects to Caroline's textile art career, in this episode of Stitchery Stories we chose to focus on some unique plant-based research projects that Caroline has been involved with over the last couple of years. Firstly, on a project focused on the Grass Pea plant. And secondly on a project based around extracting natural dyes from food waste. These were truly fascinating and highlight the innovative use of plant-based materials within Caroline's textile art. Susan Weeks chats with Caroline Hyde-Brown about:
For this episode... View Links, information & Examples of Caroline's work at https://stitcherystories.com/carolinehydebrown Visit: https://www.theartofembroidery.co.uk/ Like: https://www.facebook.com/www.theartofembroidery.co.uk Look: https://www.instagram.com/artistcaz/ VISIT Stitchery Courses a brilliant new place to find expert teachers, helpful info & fun courses to learn stitching, making & crafting with thread, fabric & yarn https://www.stitcherycourses.com GET LISTED on Stitchery Courses if you teach you art, craft, skills with thread, fabric & yarn DON'T MISS OUT! https://www.stitcherycourses.com/join Other Episodes You Might Like: Jennie-maree Tempest : Beautiful Botanical Sculptures https://stitcherystories.com/jenniemareetempest/ Meredith Woolnough: Machine Embroidered Natural Specimens https://stitcherystories.com/meredithwoolnough/ Laura Edgar: Atmospheric Coastal Scenes in Textile Art https://stitcherystories.com/lauraedgar/ | |||
| Nikki Parmenter: Exuberant mixed-media textile artist | 29 Sep 2021 | 00:48:43 | |
Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Nikki Parmenter shares her life in fabric & thread & a wide range of interesting materials too! She chats with Susan Weeks about the wide range of inspirations and materials that she uses to create her large scale art. And although Nikki has a Fine Art background, she is very much self-taught when it comes to incorporating textiles and embroidery into the mix! Plenty of experimenting has developed a vivid and exuberant style. Nikki 'escaped' the world of education back in 2016 but her absolute delight in teaching people still shines through everything that she does, and teaching is still an important aspect of her art practice. In fact, as the global pandemic took hold, and everything was cancelled, Nikki carried on experimenting, and moved online, becoming very visible, and offering online workshops and talks via Zoom rather than the traditional 'in-person' approach. She shares plenty of tips and insight into how she did that, and the results she has generated. For this episode... all links, info & examples of Nikki's work at http://www.stitcherystories.com/nikkiparmenter | |||
| Tanya Bentham : What is Opus Anglicanum embroidery? | 16 Jun 2021 | 00:53:11 | |
Tanya Bentham is an expert in the style of hand embroidery known as 'Opus Anglicanum'. It is a style of embroidery that was prevalent in the 13th & 14th centuries in England. Very specific stitches are used in a specific way with specific materials and style. Tanya shares her fascinating story of how she got started in embroidery and how the obsession with Opus Anglicanum started. It may sound dull that Tanya takes her inspiration from Medieval manuscripts. Far from it! Those manuscripts contain hilarious situations and crazy characters and this was an area that I wanted to dig down into with Tanya. There is a lot of humour in her work. She also loves to take old images and put a modern twist on them, but still using relevant imagery and sticking strictly to the style and methods of the era. Tanya has brought all that knowledge and experience together and her first book is just about to be published... exciting times! Susan Weeks chats with Tanya about:
For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Examples of Tanya's work at https://stitcherystories.com/tanyabentham Visit: https://www.opusanglicanumembroidery.com/ Like : https://www.facebook.com/groups/2131204437191134/ Read : https://opusanglicanum.wordpress.com/ Look : https://www.instagram.com/opusanglicanum/ Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWJl2IvOniL94jIym33JNYA Tweet: https://twitter.com/Opusembroidery SIGN UP for Crafty Online Course Creator's Workbox to get started for FREE on your online course creation journey https://www.craftyonlinecoursecreator.info/workbox Other episodes you might like! https://www.stitcherystories.com/phillipaturnbull/ https://www.stitcherystories.com/clarehunter/ https://www.stitcherystories.com/stamfordbridgetapestryproject/ Other links and things we talked about: The Luttrell Psalter https://www.bl.uk/collection-items/the-luttrell-psalter The Syon Cope https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/the-syon-cope Bananarama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A-w5L7pygE Asterix & Obelix Tintin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adventures_of_Tintin Les Dawson - wonky piano playing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nNGlaiVypU | |||
| Vendulka Battais: An inspiring textile artist moving with the times | 26 May 2021 | 00:50:09 | |
Vendulka Battais is a textile artist, quilter, embroiderer and designer who started her creative journey making clothes with her mum in the Czech Republic. She learnt simple patchwork when she moved to the UK and was looking for a new hobby! Vendulka shares her fabulous story of where that early interest in patchwork took her. It's a story of creativity and of making opportunities and of taking action. From squares and triangles, Vendulka's work has evolved into quilting and embroidery, and a love of circular patterns inspired by mandalas and dream-catchers. Her love of teaching shines through with in-person classes and her new range of online video courses too. Susan Weeks chats with Vendulka about:
For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Examples of Vendulka's work at https://stitcherystories.com/vendulkabattais Visit: https://www.oliven.co.uk/ Like : https://www.facebook.com/olivenpatchwork Look : https://www.instagram.com/vendulkaoliven/ Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwNXZS-is0c
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Other episodes you might like https://www.stitcherystories.com/amijames/ https://www.stitcherystories.com/saimakaur/ https://www.stitcherystories.com/lorraineturner/
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| Lorraine Turner: textile art supporting endangered animals | 21 Apr 2021 | 00:48:15 | |
Lorraine Turner is a textile artist who gives support for endangered animals through her vibrant textile art. Lorraine has been a practicing artist for many years as a graphic designer, working on wide variety of commercial projects but her adventure into textile art started a few years ago, and she adopted the 'no rules' approach to her textile art creations. Lorraine works on large textile art portraits of endangered animals, using bright patterned fabrics, materials and techniques that she experiments with to achieve what's in her head. Fabric applique, hand and free machine embroidery, aspects of quilting, so many techniques are layered together to produce her stunning art. A key impact on Lorraine's work is her inspiration. Endangered animals come to her via her daily meditations and tell her their stories and troubles. This is a fascinating story of working from the heart and attracting fabulous opportunities along the way. Lorraine chats with Susan Weeks in this episode of Stitchery Stories textile art podcast. Her current Monarch butterfly art challenge The 'no rules' method of developing her textile art Taking it all back to the core Developing the commercial aspects of her art practice to support her focus & passions Generating revenue & charging for her expertise Meditation as inspiration for textile art How to shut off your brain and unplug Working with groups and uplifting children What makes your heart sing? Attracting amazing opportunities For this episode... View Links, information & Examples of Lorraine's work at http://www.stitcherystories.com/lorraineturner Visit: https://calicohorses.com/ Like: https://www.facebook.com/people/Lorraine-Turner-Textile-Artist/100063678787825/ Look: https://www.instagram.com/lorraineturnerartist/ Buy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LorraineTurnerArtist Sew: Monarch Butterfly Challenge https://calicohorses.com/monarch-sewing-art-challenge/
Follow Sue for course creation and online marketing stuff https://www.facebook.com/TheMissingTraining https://www.instagram.com/susan.l.weeks Sign up for information on Sue's 'How To Create An Online Course' which is specifically created for textile artists and other crafty business owners. Get your FREE "Crafty Online Course Creator's Workbox" and fortnightly 'Crafty Course Chat' Other Episodes You Might Like: Janine Heschl https://www.stitcherystories.com/janineheschl/ Kate Tume https://www.stitcherystories.com/katetume/
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| Catriona Baird : The Story Of The Paisley Pattern and Paisley Shawls | 11 Apr 2021 | 00:45:39 | |
Catriona Baird is Textiles Curator at Paisley Museum, in Scotland, which celebrates it's 150th anniversary on 11th April 2021. Catriona shares the story of the Paisley pattern - that swirly floral stylised teardrop motif that pops up in so many designs and objects, as well as of course on the famous Paisley Shawls. This is a story that brings together geography, history, fashion and textiles and gives a fabulous insight into early industrial textile production too. In this episode of Stitchery Stories, Catriona Baird chats with Susan Weeks around:
And we also make a CALLOUT for interesting objects which feature the Paisley pattern and have an interesting story. If you have an interesting Paisley object with an interesting story then please email a picture and the story to Catriona at the museum and she will be delighted. Email: paisleymuseum@renfrewshire.gov.uk For this episode... View Links, information & Examples of the paisley pattern at http://www.stitcherystories.com/paisleypattern Visit: https://reimagined.paisleymuseum.org/ Like: https://en-gb.facebook.com/PaisleyMuseum/ Look: https://www.instagram.com/paisleymuseum/ Tweet: @PaisleyMuseum Follow Sue for course creation and online marketing stuff https://www.facebook.com/TheMissingTraining https://www.instagram.com/susan.l.weeks Sign up for information on Sue's 'How To Create An Online Course' which is specifically created for textile artists and other crafty business owners. Get your FREE "Crafty Online Course Creator's Workbox" https://bit.ly/3sgAIji Other Episodes You Might Like: Lindy Richardson & The Needlework Development Scheme https://www.stitcherystories.com/lindyrichardson/ Dr Jennie Batchelor & The Great Lady's Magazine Stitch-off https://www.stitcherystories.com/drjenniebatchelor/ Clare Hunter: Banner Maker Writing The Threads Of Life https://www.stitcherystories.com/clarehunter/
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