Liz Kueneke is an artist who works with communities to help them understand their neighbourhoods through participatory embroidery. She has carried out projects around the world, creating lasting handmade narrative geographies
Kathy Halper is a multi-disciplinary artist whose embroidered pieces explore slices of normal life with wit and style, as well as illustrating the modern challenges that we face through social media. Read on for more!
Kate Kretz is an acclaimed multidisciplinary artist known for her intricate, time-intensive works that tackle challenging societal issues. We were lucky enough to interview Kate on our Podcast NeedleXChange!
Discover our curated selection of the 14 best cross stitch books for 2023, perfect for gifting or indulging in your passion for needlework this Christmas. From modern classics to subversive samplers, these must-have cross stitch guides offer inspiration and detailed instructions for crafters at every level.
Marcia Bennett-Male is a textile artist and stone mason. This post highlights key takeaways from our interview with Marcia on our NeedleXChange podcast!
Tessa Perlow is an embroidery artist who combines repurposed textiles with hand embroidery and beading. Her work focuses on themes of magic, nature, and love.
Elisabeth Bucht is a Swedish fibre artist whose work includes impressive textile-based street art and artwork exploring themes of human life and mental health.
Ema Shin is a Japanese Textile artist recognising the women forgotten by history, and honouring herself and her ancestors through 3D sculpture. Read on for more!
Zsófia Szász brings a contemporary hand to traditional Hungarian textiles. Using unconventional materials, the artist immerses new generations in craft. Read on for more!
Discover how Orly Cogan started making her embroidered fantasies on vintage fabric in this interview with MrXStitch.
Hannalie Taute is a South African Mixed-Media artist who depicts fairy tales in rubber and thread, stitching unnerving self-portraits
Matt Smith is a multi-disciplinary artist who modifies found needlework with graphic patterns to re-examine the original artistic intent and distort preconception.