Harriet Riddell | NeedleXChange
Harriet Riddle joins us on our podcast NeedleXChange, discussing how her travels, life drawing, and community influence her unique approach to free-motion embroidery.
Harriet Riddle joins us on our podcast NeedleXChange, discussing how her travels, life drawing, and community influence her unique approach to free-motion embroidery.
In this NeedleXChange, Betsy Greer shares her insights on craftivism, the intersection of crafting and activism. She explores how using craft as a tool for social change empowers both the creator and the community. Through personal reflection and practical examples, Betsy highlights how crafting can spark transformation and inspire others to take action.
Salley Mavor is a mixed-media artist whose folk-art-inspired vignettes tell stories of light and dark. Her journey as an artist has been about finding her true artistic voice and having the freedom to explore and express her vision.
Julie Heaton is a Bristol-based machine embroidery artist whose incredible illustrations are borne from tragedy. We have a great interview with Julie on our Podcast NeedleXChange!
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.
Per Fhager is a Swedish needlework artist whose large scale embroideries capture the atmosphere and drama of classic Japanese video games.
Discover how Orly Cogan started making her embroidered fantasies on vintage fabric in this interview with MrXStitch.
Dr Susan Kay-Williams was the Chief Executive of the Royal School of Needlework from 2007 to 2024 and is a recognised expert on the history of colour and textile art.
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
Joetta Maue is one of our longest-standing columnists, combining remarkable artistic talent and a flair for art curation to bring us her wonderful Future Heirlooms column. We recently caught up with Joetta on our podcast NeedleXChange!
Dr Jack Roberts is JPR Stitch, and his abstract free machine embroideries are zen-like musings on the creative process. Find out more in our podcast interview on NeedleXChange!
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!