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Machine Embroidery Episodes

JPR Stitch Returns | Abstract Machine Embroidery Part 2 [NX111]
Oct. 19, 2025

JPR Stitch Returns | Abstract Machine Embroidery Part 2 [NX111]

In this episode of NeedleXChange I welcome back Dr Jack Roberts AKA JPR Stitch. Jack is a textile artist known for his bold, abstract stitchings and his dedication to daily practice. This episode dives into the quiet and publ...

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JPR Stitch Returns | Abstract Machine Embroidery [NX110]
Oct. 12, 2025

JPR Stitch Returns | Abstract Machine Embroidery [NX110]

In this episode of NeedleXChange I welcome back Dr Jack Roberts AKA JPR Stitch. Jack is a textile artist known for his bold, abstract stitchings and his dedication to daily practice. In this first half of our conversation, Ja...

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Lesley Wheeler - Textilia Arcana Part 2 [NX109]
Oct. 5, 2025

Lesley Wheeler - Textilia Arcana Part 2 [NX109]

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Lesley Wheeler.Lesley is a poet, quilter, and textile artist whose work merges narrative, symbolism, and stitch.In this second half we discuss her development as a maker — from trusting her intuition with complex textile projects to learning embroide…

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Lesley Wheeler - Textilia Arcana [NX108]
Sept. 28, 2025

Lesley Wheeler - Textilia Arcana [NX108]

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Lesley Wheeler.Lesley is a poet, quilter, and textile artist who brings tarot symbolism to life through fabric and thread.In this first half of our conversation we explore how she approaches tarot as both a meditative tool and a form of visual storyt…

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Rosie James - Worth The Wait Part 2 [NX078]
Feb. 24, 2025

Rosie James - Worth The Wait Part 2 [NX078]

Rosie James is an artist who captures moments in machine stitch.

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Rosie James - Worth The Wait [NX077]
Feb. 17, 2025

Rosie James - Worth The Wait [NX077]

Rosie James is an artist who captures moments in machine stitch.

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Alison Carpenter-Hughes - Free-Motion, Free Spirit Part 2 [NX076]
Feb. 10, 2025

Alison Carpenter-Hughes - Free-Motion, Free Spirit Part 2 [NX076]

Alison Carpenter-Hughes is a machine embroidery artist stitching emotion, texture, and storytelling into every piece.

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Alison Carpenter-Hughes - Free-Motion, Free Spirit [NX075]
Feb. 3, 2025

Alison Carpenter-Hughes - Free-Motion, Free Spirit [NX075]

Alison Carpenter-Hughes is a machine embroidery artist stitching emotion, texture, and storytelling into every piece.

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Harriett Riddell - Portrait Machine Part 2 [NX074]
Jan. 27, 2025

Harriett Riddell - Portrait Machine Part 2 [NX074]

Harriet Riddell is a UK-based machine embroidery artist who has taken her work all over the world.

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Harriett Riddell - Portrait Machine [NX073]
Jan. 20, 2025

Harriett Riddell - Portrait Machine [NX073]

Harriet Riddell is a UK-based machine embroidery artist who has taken her work all over the world.

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Peter Frederiksen - Tension In His Stitches Part 2 [NX064]
Nov. 4, 2024

Peter Frederiksen - Tension In His Stitches Part 2 [NX064]

Peter Frederiksen is a Chicago-based artist whose machine embroidered cartoon vignettes are filled with tension and dark humour.

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Peter Frederiksen - Tension In His Stitches [NX063]
Oct. 28, 2024

Peter Frederiksen - Tension In His Stitches [NX063]

Peter Frederiksen is a Chicago-based artist whose machine embroidered cartoon vignettes are filled with tension and dark humour.

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Pete Tarrant - Digitising Demigod Part 2 [NX060]
Oct. 7, 2024

Pete Tarrant - Digitising Demigod Part 2 [NX060]

Pete Tarrant is a digitised embroidery specialist, teacher and advocator.

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Pete Tarrant - Digitising Demigod [NX059]
Sept. 30, 2024

Pete Tarrant - Digitising Demigod [NX059]

Pete Tarrant is a digitised embroidery specialist, teacher and advocator.

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Aaron Fein - Catching The Light Part 2 [NX048]
July 15, 2024

Aaron Fein - Catching The Light Part 2 [NX048]

Aaron Fein is a mixed media sculptor whose work plays with perceptions, both luminant and psychosocial.

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Aaron Fein - Catching The Light [NX047]
July 8, 2024

Aaron Fein - Catching The Light [NX047]

Aaron Fein is a mixed media sculptor whose work plays with perceptions, both luminant and psychosocial.

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Julie Heaton | Life Is Beautiful Part 2 [NX026]
Feb. 12, 2024

Julie Heaton | Life Is Beautiful Part 2 [NX026]

Julie Heaton is a Bristol-based machine embroidery artist whose incredible illustrations are borne from tragedy.

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Julie Heaton | Life Is Beautiful [NX025]
Feb. 5, 2024

Julie Heaton | Life Is Beautiful [NX025]

Julie Heaton is a Bristol-based machine embroidery artist whose incredible illustrations are borne from tragedy.

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Meredith Woolnough | Organic Machine Embroidery [NX008]
Sept. 22, 2023

Meredith Woolnough | Organic Machine Embroidery [NX008]

Meredith Woolnough is an Australian machine embroidery artist whose organic creations are instantly recognisable and simply stunning.

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Jane Sanders | Pop Portrait Perfection [NX005]
Aug. 11, 2023

Jane Sanders | Pop Portrait Perfection [NX005]

Jane Sanders, also known as Stitchin In The Kitchen, has made a name for herself with her machine embroidered, mixed media pop portraits.

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Dr. Jack Roberts AKA JPR Stitch | Abstract Machine Embroidery [NX002]
July 4, 2023

Dr. Jack Roberts AKA JPR Stitch | Abstract Machine Embroidery [NX002]

Dr Jack Roberts is an academic, an art dealer and a creator of abstract machine embroidered art pieces.

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