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In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Loren Batt. Loren is an American-born artist who’s made France home for decades. In this first half, we trace her path from linguistics and art history into printmaking, then the leap into layered, tapestry-like paintings and quilted figures inspired by guild traditions, street…

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Loren Batt. Loren is an American-born artist who’s made France home for decades. In this first half, we trace her path from linguistics and art history into printmaking, then the leap into layered, tapestry-like paintings and quilted figures inspired by guild traditions, street…

What are your thoughts on the Art vs. Design conversation? This clip is taken from our recent interview with @chloesavageembroidery - All episodes out now! Just search ‘NeedleXChange’ wherever you listen to your podcasts 😊 #needlexchangepodcast #podcast #newepisode #textilespodcast #podcaster #podcastlife #podcasters

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Chloe Savage. Chloe is a conservation embroiderer, couture specialist, and educator whose studio practice spans everything from National Trust restorations to hands-on needlepoint kits. In this second half of our conversation, we trace Chloe's creative upbringing through diamond mines, Paris couture, and the…

How do you deal with perfectionism in your practice? This snippet is taken from our NeedleXChange a while back with @caro__caro__caro__ 🖤 Catch all episodes wherever you listen to your podcasts, or listen on YouTube for free! #needlexchangepodcast #podcast #newepisode #textilespodcast #podcaster #podcastlife #podcasters

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Chloe Savage. Chloe is a conservation embroiderer, couture specialist, and educator whose studio practice spans everything from National Trust restorations to hands-on needlepoint kits. In this first part of our conversation, we dive into the power of shared studio spaces, the value of…

Remember our chat with @fuzzymallart ?! Each Monday, we upload a brand new NeedleXChange episode, each featuring the best talent in textiles today! NeedleXChange is available on all major streaming platforms, including YouTube, so what are you waiting for?! #needlexchangepodcast #podcast #newepisode #textilespodcast #podcaster #podcastlife #podcasters

On our NeedleXChange podcast, we don’t just talk about textiles; if you want to know more about your favourite artists, we’ve got you covered! This clip is from our interview with @severina.seidl_textiles ⚡ #newepisode #podcast #textilespodcast #needlexchangepodcast

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Severina Seidl. Severina is a German embroidery artist whose work blurs the line between thread, paint, and narrative abstraction. In this second half, Severina shares her ambitions in fashion embroidery, reflects on the push-pull between creativity and career, and gets candid about what…

Remember our chat with Claire Voelkel-Sedlmeir? Well, you can still catch all episodes on our podcast ‘NeedleXChange’, AND you can listen for FREE on Youtube…so what are you waiting for?! @thread.yarn.paper #newepisode #podcast #textilespodcast #needlexchangepodcast

Ever thought about what you could learn at the @royalneedlework ? Listen to our podcast interview with recent graduate @severina.seidl_textiles to find out! Part 1 of our interview is out now on all major streaming platforms, just search ’NeedleXChange’ #newepisode #podcast #textilespodcast #needlexchangepodcast

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Severina Seidl. Severina is a German embroidery artist whose work blurs the line between thread, paint, and narrative abstraction. We explore her journey from fashion school in Germany to the Royal School of Needlework, unpacking the nerves, transitions, and discovery of her personal…

What gives objects power? Listen to our full discussion with @manuela_caniato (all episodes out now) to listen to our discussion on this topic! Just search ‘NeedleXChange podcast' #newepisode #needlexchangepodcast #textilespodcast

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Manuela Caniato. Manuela is an Italian-born textile artist and educator now based in Belgium, with a background in linguistics and fashion history. In this episode of NeedleXChange I continue my conversation with Manuela Caniato.Manuela shares the thinking behind her embroidered portraits that explore…

Who remembers our chat with Hattie McGill on our NeedleXChange podcast a while back? Can you believe the projects that Hattie has worked on! @hattiemcgillembroidery Catch the episode wherever you listen to your podcasts, or listen on Youtube for free 🤩 #newepisode #needlexchangepodcast #textilespodcast

Let's all embrace anarchy in embroidery! Part 1 of our interview with Manuela Caniato is out NOW 💥 @manuela_caniato Listen to the episode wherever you get your podcasts (or listen for free on Youtube) #newepisode #needlexchangepodcast #textilespodcast

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Manuela Caniato. Manuela is an Italian-born textile artist and educator now based in Belgium, with a background in linguistics and fashion history. In this first half we talk about her journey from advertising to academia, her teaching in both Italy and Belgium, and…

Dr Jack Roberts a.k.a @jpr_stitch recently returned to our NeedleXChange podcast to tell us all about his new book ‘One a day, every day’, all about his daily practice of stitching - in this clip Jack tells us about this process and what it can bring up when used daily.…

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Kirstie McLeod. Kirstie is a textile artist whose career has spanned performance installations, couture wedding dresses, and large-scale garments that test the limits of fabric and endurance. Kirstie is the artist behind the Red Dress, a 13-year global collaboration of 380 embroiderers from…

Want to know more about the red dress project, a record-breaking global embroidery project by Kirstie Macleod? Head to our interview with Kirstie on our podcast “NeedleXChange” available on all major platforms, including Youtube where you can listen for free 🔥 #podcast #newepisode #textilespodcast #needlexchangepodcast

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Kirstie McLeod. Kirstie is a textile artist whose career has spanned performance installations, couture wedding dresses, and large-scale garments that test the limits of fabric and endurance. In 2009 Kirstie launched The Red Dress embroidery project, something that has become far greater than…

What is your creative process? Do you plan your pieces, or do you work spontaneously? We learnt a lot from our chat with Lesley Wheeler, and you could too! Listen to the episode wherever you listen to your podcasts, just search ‘NeedleXChange’ @major_arcana_textiles #podcast #newepisode #textilespodcast #needlexchangepodcast

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 public sides of creative work. Jack talks about the unglamorous tasks behind…

Want to know more about craftivism? Why not check out our NeedleXChange interview with @talfitzpatrick 🔥 Find the episode wherever you listen to your podcasts! #podcast #needlexchangepodcast #newepisode #textilespodcast