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In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Audrey Montoya. Audrey Montoya is a needle felting artist whose melancholic characters are strange in all the right ways. Her affinity for childhood icons and kitsch pop culture began at an early age, but after an education in the world of fine art,…

John Thomas Paradiso is a Washington-based artist who has been exploring the intimacy of gay culture through needlework for over 30 years. Using hand embroidered quilting techniques, working on surfaces including leather and suede, and using traditional materials like doilies to mask the graphic parts of his subjects, John’s work…

In this episode of NeedleXChange we interview Niki McDonald. Niki McDonald, also known as TapestryGirl, is an Australian needlework artist whose urban pop art portraits use modern street art styles to tell stories of iconic characters she has created. In our interview we talk about how Niki juggles the artistic…

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Meredith Woolnough. Meredith Woolnough is an Australian machine embroidery artist whose organic creations are instantly recognisable and simply stunning. Meredith’s art pieces are celebration of the beauty of nature and at the same time, a technical marvel. We talk about her passion for…

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Meredith Woolnough. Meredith Woolnough is an Australian machine embroidery artist whose organic creations are instantly recognisable and simply stunning. Meredith’s art pieces are celebration of the beauty of nature and at the same time, a technical marvel. We talk about her passion for…

In an excerpt from NeedleXChange 001 - embroidery artist Cath Janes explains why becoming a viral sensation wasn't as great as you might think! You can watch the entire interview here: https://youtu.be/zIVLj-u-Jtk #shorts #needlexchange #cathjanes #viralvideo

In this episode of NeedleXChange we interview Liv Aanrud. Liv Aanrud is a Los-Angeles based artist whose vibrant tufted rug art pieces are a new form of folk art. These large scale pieces simultaneously explore two realms of the female experience - joy and pain - and are packed with…

In this episode of NeedleXChange we interview Jane Sanders. Jane Sanders, also known as Stitchin In The Kitchen, has made a name for herself with her machine embroidered, mixed media pop portraits. Jane’s hippie punk foundations underpin her artistic mindset and, among other things, we talk about the joy of…

In this episode of NeedleXChange we interview Cas Holmes. Cas is one of the UK’s favourite textile artists, a respected teacher and author of numerous embroidered art books. Her work often uses found objects and has an alchemical philosophy, where the creativity is discovered at the edge of uncertainty. We…

In this episode of NeedleXChange we interview Emma Homent, aka The Maker’s Marks. As well as creating needlepoint designs that hit that sweet spot of modern nostalgia, Emma is an advocate for contemporary needlework and the value of creative collaboration. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:19 - Bluey 5:03 - When…

In this episode of NeedleXChange we interview Dr Jack Roberts AKA JPR Stitch. Jack is an artistic polymath whose academic background grounds him in the creative context in which his abstract, densely stitched machine embroidered panels are born. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:57 - The beginning of JPR Stitch 00:14:20…

In this episode of NeedleXChange we interview Cath Janes. Cath is a Welsh needlework artist whose anatomical hand embroideries show the scientific beauty of bodies. Timestamps: 00:00:12 - Intro 00:01:40 - Becoming an artist 00:06:32 - Going viral 00:14:52 - Back story 00:22:12 - Creative path 00:25:27 - How Cath…

In which your erstwhile host talks of new magazine issues, announces a new podcast, and chats about his kids a bit. Pre-order the Merry Xmas issue of XStitch here: https://xstitchmag.com/product/issue-24/ Discover how the Needle Has A Point here: https://xstitchmag.com/product/the-needle-has-a-point/ Keep an ear out for NeedleXChange - coming to a podcast…

There has never been a better time for men to get into cross stitch. It's a relaxing, creative pastime that is also cool as all heck, and the variety of designs available for non-feminine tastes is huge. Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers shares his views on the matter and encourages…

In which your erstwhile host shares what's been going on for the last few weeks, or maybe he just thinks out loud, but hey, he just loves you and wanted to say hi. Sign up for the Mr X Stitch Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/mrxtube If you want to learn to cross…

In which your erstwhile host explains the upcoming price changes for XStitch Magazine and gets interrupted by nature. Sign up for the Mr X Stitch Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/mrxtube If you want to learn to cross stitch, there's only one book you need - The Mr X Stitch Guide to Cross…

Now You Have. A quick spin through some great cross stitch designs from a worldwide collective of talent. To get this kind of cross stitch for yourself, cross stitches you would be proud to display, visit https://xstitchmag.com Sign up for the Mr X Stitch Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/mrxtube If you want…

In which your erstwhile Kingpin recounts the past two months' events in a very lightweight style. Shout out to Frosty for the nudge, to @AlexHormozi for a great book and to Farnham Pottery and Creative Response for letting me workshop! Leave a comment and tell me how you are! Sign…

Happy 2023 everyone! Your erstwhile host, MrXStitch, is back with another brain dump to bring you up to speed on what's going on this year! Never a dull moment! Let me know how you are! ----- Sign up for the Mr X Stitch Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/mrxtube If you want to…

In which your erstwhile host: - Provides a top tip for getting pills into dogs. - Touches on the ongoing evolution of his email strategy - Looks forward to major project planning for the first time in his illustrious career - Explains how great the latest issue of XStitch Magazine…

In which your erstwhile host shares news of a stressful week, while taking the dog. Sorry for the shadows and wobbles! Sign up for the Mr X Stitch Newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/dqDoz If you want to learn to cross stitch, there's only one book you need - The Mr X Stitch…

In which your erstwhile host: - Confesses to a Secret Santa session - Expresses excitement about creativity in Crewe - Talks (once more) about procrastination - Looks forward to levelling up his email marketing Check out Junkyard Jam here: https://www.instagram.com/thejunkyardjam/ Find SprayDays on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcWHhQ_nFEI1Gxf3jXwANgA Start levelling up your…

In which your erstwhile host talks about the power of art and culture to improve people's lives. And also celebrates some tasty discounts on Purple Wednesday 2022, which gives you 40% off all individual issues, but only for one day. ----- Sign up for the Mr X Stitch Newsletter here:…

In which your erstwhile host: - Fends off the allure of procrastination while trying to meet deadlines - Dips his toe into the Crewe Cultural Scene - Ponders upping his email frequency - Gets ready to score some goals in 2023 Join me for the Hustlewell workshops here: https://www.hustlewell.co.uk/event-details/90-day-planning-workshop-pilot-1 https://www.hustlewell.co.uk/event-details/90-day-planning-workshop-pilot-2…