Machine Embroidery

Darren Ball – Personal Narratives And A Love Of Textiles

Darren’s embroidery reflects his love of textiles and the visual qualities present in fabric and thread. He tells us that he uses applique and free machine embroidery to illustrate personal narratives or ideas, inspired by memorabilia or his collection of vintage ‘Stitchcraft’ knitting and embroidery magazines. 

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Julie Heaton | Fashion Embroidery

Meet Julie Heaton, 3rd-place winner in the Open Textile Art category of the 2019 Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery competition. Her winning design, “A Couple on the Tube,” is a “fabric” of machine stitching that paints a portrait. It’s another Funk Files interview by Jen Funk Weber for Mr X Stitch!

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David Morrish | Fashion Embroidery

Meet David Morrish, winner of the Wilcom Award for Digital Embroidery, Textile Art Category, in the 2019 Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery competition. His winning design, “Natural Order of Things,” depicts the demise of the Yorkshire textile industry and artisan skills as a result of industrialization. It’s another Funk Files interview by Jen Funk Weber for Mr X Stitch!

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