In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Chrissie Juno Mann.Chrissie is a world-class embroiderer and tutor, having graduated from the Royal School of Needlework, and in our NeedleXChange we have a terrific talk about finding creative/work balance, why traditional needlework is still important and that interesting point where a new idea comes creeping into your brain.Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro00:02:00 - How Chrissie runs her online embroidery classes00:05:48 - Chrissie’s prize winning Blackwork piece - Iyana00:11:20 - How Chrissie balances stitching for work and for pleasure00:20:00 - The value in shaking up traditional needlework types00:23:00 - Chrissie’s journey into stitching00:31:00 - When new creative ideas start to emergeLinks:Website: cloudjuno.co.ukInstagram: chrissie_juno_mannIntro music is New Growth by Sarah the Illstrumentalist via Epidemic Sound.About NeedleXChange:NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChangeIf you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.comIf you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of NeedleXChange is the second part of my interview with Manya Goldman.Manya is a needlepoint artist whose stitched snapshots capture moments of her personal history with intentional intimacy.We have a great conversation about, among other things, how Manya composes her pieces and how they evolve as she makes them..Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro00:03:29 - The evolution of Manya’s needlework pieces and relationship with them00:06:59 - Wisdom from Manya’s experience as an art lecturer00:12:00 - Manya’s composition process00:17:59 - The effect of parenthood on her creative practice00:19:14 - Favourite album00:21:47 - Favourite book00:23:47 - Favourite filmLinks:Instagram: goldie._.mIntro music is New Growth by Sarah the Illstrumentalist via Epidemic Sound.If you like a bit of needlepoint, my previous NeedleXChanges with Niki McDonald are worth a listen!About NeedleXChange:NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChangeIf you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.comIf you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Manya Goldman.Manya is a needlepoint artist whose stitched snapshots capture moments of her personal history with intentional intimacy.We have a great conversation about her process and how her academic career as an art teacher and psychotherapist brought her to this recent renaissance.Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro00:05:45 - Manya’s success in The Mr X Stitch Contemporary Needlework Prize00:16:50 - How Manya describes her work00:23:00 - The Streamers piece00:25:00 - Manya’s academic background00:30:00 - Stitching as TherapyLinks:Instagram: goldie._.mIntro music is New Growth by Sarah the Illstrumentalist via Epidemic Sound.If you like a bit of needlepoint, my previous NeedleXChanges with Niki McDonald are worth a listen!About NeedleXChange:NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChangeIf you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.comIf you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Sally Wilson.Sally Wilson is a UK-based Mixed Media artist whose work has to be seen to be believed. Her background in sculpture and years as an art teacher underpin her creative output, which is diverse and exciting, Sally's life was transformed after a head injury which has fundamentally altered how she thinks, but her artwork evolved with these changes and her Royal Cloak art piece won third place in The Mr X Stitch Contemporary Needlework Prize Mixed Media category.Sally is a true creative force whose work is fearless - I think you'll enjoy listening to her!Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro00:01:50 - Reflecting on an alternative creative path00:09:40 - Pearls of wisdom from Sally’s teaching career00:13:10 - The value of being an art teacher00:16:50 - Other artists Sally admires00:25:20 - Favourite Band00:27:50 - Favourite Book00:30:50 - Favourite Film00:32:20 - An interesting fact that no one knows about Sally WilsonLinks:Website: sallywilson.co.ukIntro music is Let's Go Find The Sun by Sarah the Illstrumentalist via Epidemic Sound.About NeedleXChange:NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChangeIf you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.comIf you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Sally Wilson.Sally Wilson is a UK-based Mixed Media artist whose work has to be seen to be believed. Her background in sculpture and years as an art teacher underpin her creative output, which is diverse and exciting, Sally's life was transformed after a head injury which has fundamentally altered how she thinks, but her artwork evolved with these changes and her Royal Cloak art piece won third place in The Mr X Stitch Contemporary Needlework Prize Mixed Media category.Sally is a true creative force whose work is fearless - I think you'll enjoy listening to her!Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro00:01:50 - Sally’s Sculpture Degree00:08:00 - Sally’s life after her head injury00:12:15 - The variety of Sally’s creative output00:17:35 - How Sally’s work documents life00:22:00 - The Royal Cloak, Sally’s award winning artwork00:32:00 - Sally’s fearless approach to making workLinks:Website: https://www.sallywilson.co.ukIntro music is Let's Go Find The Sun by Sarah the Illstrumentalist via Epidemic Sound.About NeedleXChange:NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChangeIf you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.comIf you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview John Thomas Paradiso.John Thomas Paradiso is a Washington-based artist who has been exploring the intimacy of gay culture through needlework for over 30 years.Using hand embroidered quilting techniques, working on surfaces including leather and suede, and using traditional materials like doilies to mask the graphic parts of his subjects, John’s work treads the line between pornography and personal portraiture. His art is unapologetic in its openness and his expressions of the passion of gay love are both sensitive and sensational.In our NeedleXChange we talk about how John’s artistic career has run alongside the timeline of the HIV pandemic, the value in re-appropriating homophobic slurs, and how his art has defined his own queer identity.Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro00:01:38 - How John’s subjects come into being00:04:00 - Why John hand quilts his work00:08:00 - The challenge of entering into quilt shows00:16:00 - How John honours his feminine side and strives for masculinity00:21:00 - Reflecting on his earlier work00:23:00 - John’s definition of success00:25:15 - Favourite Album00:26:55 - Favourite Book00:29:26 - Favourite Film00:33:00 - John’s reflections on working in the care sectorLinks:Website: john-paradiso.comInstagram: john_paradiso_artistIntro music is Let's Go Find The Sun by Sarah the Illstrumentalist via Epidemic Sound.About NeedleXChange:NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChangeIf you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.comIf you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview John Thomas Paradiso.John Thomas Paradiso is a Washington-based artist who has been exploring the intimacy of gay culture through needlework for over 30 years.Using hand embroidered quilting techniques, working on surfaces including leather and suede, and using traditional materials like doilies to mask the graphic parts of his subjects, John’s work treads the line between pornography and personal portraiture. His art is unapologetic in its openness and his expressions of the passion of gay love are both sensitive and sensational.In our NeedleXChange we talk about how John’s artistic career has run alongside the timeline of the HIV pandemic, the value in re-appropriating homophobic slurs, and how his art has defined his own queer identity.Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro00:01:38 - John’s award winning piece- The Prince of Pansies00:07:00 - John’s early photography work00:10:20 - How John’s work ran alongside the AIDS epidemic00:13:00 - The current state of HIV & AIDS00:15:24 - John’s transition into textiles00:20:24 - The power of pansies00:22:00 - Reclaiming slurs00:26:45 - How textiles makes graphic work easier to consumeLinks:Website: john-paradiso.comInstagram: john_paradiso_artistIntro music is Let's Go Find The Sun by Sarah the Illstrumentalist via Epidemic Sound.About NeedleXChange:NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChangeIf you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.comIf you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Niki McDonald.Niki McDonald, also known as TapestryGirl, is an Australian needlework artist whose urban pop art portraits use modern street art styles to tell stories of iconic characters she has created.In this second part of our interview, we talk about how Niki’s work fits within the art ecosystem, her local art scene in Sydney, and she shares a regal fact about a previous job that you’re going to love.Timestamps: 00:01:10 - How Niki manages projects00:07:30 - How needlepoint gives street art another chance00:08:10 - Bob Girl - The Urban Explorer00:16:30 - The benefits of an alter-ego00:19:45 - How Niki’s work fits within the broader artistic ecosystem00:27:00 - The Australiana project00:34:00 - Earworms…00:39:10 - Favourite Podcast00:41:10 - Favourite Book00:43:10 - Favourite Album00:44:10 - Favourite Film00:46:10 - Favourite outdoor space for stitching00:48:55 - Interesting fact that no one knows about Niki McDonaldLinks:Website: tapestrygirl.comInstagram: tapestry.girlIntro music is Let's Go Find The Sun by Sarah the Illstrumentalist via Epidemic Sound.About NeedleXChange:NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChangeIf you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.comIf you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Niki McDonald.Niki McDonald, also known as TapestryGirl, is an Australian needlework artist whose urban pop art portraits use modern street art styles to tell stories of iconic characters she has created.In this first part of our interview we talk about how Niki juggles the artistic path while also working in special needs education and being a modern mother. Timestamps: 00:01:11 - Niki’s day job and the value of hands-on activities for mental health00:04:20 - The benefits of moving away from digital to analog forms of making00:09:20 - Niki’s educational background00:20:00 - Stitching as a “spiritual” practice00:25:40 - How Niki makes space to workLinks:Website: tapestrygirl.comInstagram: tapestry.girlIntro music is Let's Go Find The Sun by Sarah the Illstrumentalist via Epidemic Sound.About NeedleXChange:NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChangeIf you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.comIf you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Meredith Woolnough.Meredith Woolnough is an Australian machine embroidery artist whose organic creations are instantly recognisable and simply stunning. Meredith’s art pieces are celebration of the beauty of nature and at the same time, a technical marvel. We talk about her passion for science and nature, the pleasure she gets from teaching, and how her work is much like darning.Timestamps: 00:00:15 - Start00:03:30 - How her artistic journey began00:07:15 - How Meredith’s technique is like darning00:12:00 - Her involvement in scientific realms00:21:00 - The 100 Embroideries Project00:24:10 - How Meredith juggles art/life/children00:27:00 - Meredith’s toolset00:32:00 - Teaching embroidery online00:42:00 - Favourite Band00:43:00 - Favourite Podcast00:45:30 - Favourite Film00:46:15 - Favourite Book00:48:00 - Interesting fact that no one knows about Meredith WoolonoughLinks:Website: meredithwoolnough.com.auInstagram: meredithwoolnoughIntro music is Let's Go Find The Sun by Sarah the Illstrumentalist via Epidemic Sound.About NeedleXChange:NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChangeIf you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.comIf you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/subscribeAnd follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Joetta Maue.Joetta is a curator, artist and teacher whose embroidered work focuses on liminal moments - the in-between spaces that contain magic if we take time to notice them. I’ve known Joetta for over a decade, but this was the first time we’d spoken to each other, and we have a great chat about how parenthood influences her creative approach, what she learns from teaching young people to evolve their art, and how she gets inspired by minutiae.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:10 - Casual Barbie movie review00:05:11 - Joetta’s role as teacher and researcher00:13:10 - Photography as an art form vs textile art00:21:10 - How Joetta found embroidery00:35:10 - Joetta’s newer work00:41:10 - The worlds within dust00:58:10 - How motherhood changed her artistic approach01:06:40 - Routine vs ritual01:13:10 - What is making art anyway?01:25:10 - Favourite Album01:27:22 - Favourite Podcast01:30:10 - Favourite Book01:33:10 - Favourite Film01:34:10 - Interesting fact that no one knows about Joetta MaueLinks:Website: joettamaue.comInstagram: joettamaueIntro music is Let's Go Find The Sun by Sarah the Illstrumentalist via Epidemic Sound.About NeedleXChange:NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChangeIf you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here:https://www.mrxstitch.comIf you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/subscribeAnd follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Liv Aanrud.Liv Aanrud is a Los-Angeles based artist whose vibrant tufted rug art pieces are a new form of folk art. These large scale pieces simultaneously explore two realms of the female experience - joy and pain - and are packed with instinctual colour choices that make them visually arresting.Among other things, we talk about the perceived novelty of tufted rugs as an art form and how Liv’s rural upbringing influenced her aesthetic.Be sure to visit our YouTube channel where you can see Liv’s work in detail and if you liked the show, please share it with your fellow creatives. Enjoy the show!Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro00:01:07 - The varied career of Liv Aanrud00:06:28 - Liv’s education and background00:12:00 - Considering the folk art tradition00:16:00 - The impulsiveness of the creation process00:19:30 - Working with a tufting gun00:27:00 - Colour palette decision making00:32:00 - The storytelling process00:35:00 - The perception of tufted rug art00:41:00 - The size and weight of it all00:50:00 - The tufting community00:56:00 - Other artists that inspire Liv01:02:00 - Favourite album01:07:00 - Favourite film01:11:00 - Most interesting thing that no one knows about Liv AanrudLinks:Website: livaanrud.comInstagram: livaanrudIntro music is Let's Go Find The Sun by Sarah the Illstrumentalist via Epidemic Sound.About NeedleXChange:NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChangeIf you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.comIf you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/subscribeAnd follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Jane Sanders.Jane Sanders, also known as Stitchin In The Kitchen, has made a name for herself with her machine embroidered, mixed media pop portraits. Jane’s hippie punk foundations underpin her artistic mindset and, among other things, we talk about the joy of communal art projects and the challenges of commissioned work.Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro00:02:30 - Keeping It Real00:05:30 - Jane’s back story00:10:30 - Jane’s technique00:19:00 - Fan culture00:25:00 - The Lee “Scratch” Perry portrait00:30:00 - The Paul McCartney portrait00:33:00 - Jane’s sewing machine00:38:00 - The “Husband Dave” portrait00:41:00 - Tips for making portraits00:44:00 - Jane’s business model00:49:00 - Artists that Jane admires00:55:00 - Favourite book00:56:00 - Favourite film00:57:00 - Favourite album01:02:00 - The most interesting thing no one knows about Jane SandersLinks:Website: janesanders.co.ukInstagram: stitchin_in_the_kitchenIntro music is Let's Go Find The Sun by Sarah the Illstrumentalist via Epidemic Sound.About NeedleXChange:NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChangeIf you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.comIf you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/subscribeAnd follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Cas Holmes.Cas Holmes is one of the UK’s favourite textile artists, a respected teacher and author of numerous embroidered art books. Her work often uses found objects and has an alchemical philosophy, where the creativity is discovered at the edge of uncertainty.We have a terrific conversation about the fearlessness of surrendering to artistic flow, how to be resilient when life throws curveballs at you, and the value in paying attention to the everyday.Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:40 - Being a co-director of her art00:10:30 - Uncertainty as a creative tool00:13:22 - The tale of Young Cas00:15:45 - How Cas got into textiles00:20:55 - Cas’ books00:25:00 - The value of creative community00:31:00 - How we look at the world00:40:57 - The things we value and the things we miss00:48:00 - Craftivism00:50:00 - Collaborative art projects00:59:00 - How Cas’ art evolves with life changes01:09:00 - Favourite band01:11:10 - Favourite film01:13:00 - Favourite book01:14:00 - Interesting thing that no one knows about Cas HolmesLinks:Website: casholmes.ukInstagram: casholmestextilesIntro music is Let's Go Find The Sun by Sarah the Illstrumentalist via Epidemic Sound.About NeedleXChange:NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChangeIf you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.comIf you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/subscribeAnd follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Emma Homent, aka The Maker’s Marks. As well as creating needlepoint designs that hit that sweet spot of modern nostalgia, Emma is an advocate for contemporary needlework and the value of creative collaboration.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:19 - Bluey00:5:03 - When Emma & Jamie first met00:13:30 - Why Emma is so helpful00:16:55 - You need all the skills00:19:25 - The value of community00:24:00 - Emma’s childhood00:28:49 - Emma’s book: Needlepoint - A Modern Stitch Dictionary00:40:00 - The stitch that Emma invented00:44:30 - Historical context00:53:44 - Collaboration00:56:25 - Licensing 10101:07:10 - Favourite Book01:10:22 - Favourite Film01:11:32 - Favourite Musician01:14:17 - Most Interesting thing that no one knows about Emma HomentLinks:Website: themakersmarks.co.ukInstagram: themakersmarksIntro music is Let's Go Find The Sun by Sarah the Illstrumentalist via Epidemic Sound.About NeedleXChange:NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChangeIf you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.comIf you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/subscribeAnd follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.