REPLAY: Emma McKee - On Becoming a StitchGawd in Chicago Part 2 …

REPLAY: Emma McKee - On Becoming a StitchGawd in Chicago Part 2 [NX052]

It's the school summer holidays and I'm taking a break. So instead of new chats, I'm replaying some of my old favourites! This is a repeat of episode #52. In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Emma McKee. Emma McKee is a Chicago-based cross stitch artist whose work is adored by hip-hop artists and basketball icons. This is the second part of our NeedleXChange a…

Show Notes

It's the school summer holidays and I'm taking a break. So instead of new chats, I'm replaying some of my old favourites!

This is a repeat of episode #52.

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Emma McKee.

Emma McKee is a Chicago-based cross stitch artist whose work is adored by hip-hop artists and basketball icons.

This is the second part of our NeedleXChange and we explore Emma's relationship with Chicago, her love of her Dad, how she has evolved as a designer and we check out her cultural recommendations!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:00 - The Barter System and Artistic Integrity

00:05:54 - The Trade-Off of Being a Full-Time Artist

00:08:19 - Evolution as a Cross-Stitch Designer

00:12:28 - Finding Inspiration in Cities

00:20:43 - The Qualities of a Great Dad

00:28:00 - The Impact of Boredom and Politics

00:31:15 - Favourite Albums and Films

00:41:03 - Emma's Fascination with North Korea

00:44:06 - From Opera Singer to Cross-Stitcher