Stitchery Stories
133 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsStitchery Stories... Where textile artists share their life in fabric and thread. Embroidery. Textile Art. Inspiration, Techniques, Disasters and Delights.
Join embroidery enthusiast and textile art dabbler, Susan Weeks, in her friendly chats with UK textile artists. Discover how they got started. Share the lessons learned along the way. Get excited about what they are working on at the moment. Learn how they keep their business growing, their creativity flowing, and get a sneak peek into what is coming next...
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Karen Ruane: Contemporary Hand Embroidery & Connections With Cloth
April 11, 2018 12:03 - 40 minutes - 32.6 MBKaren Ruane: Contemporary Hand Embroidery & Connections With Cloth Karen Ruane is our guest today on the Stitchery Stories embroidery podcast. Karen shares her life as a contemporary hand embroidery artist who specialises in teaching and building supportive communities via online embroidery courses. Listen as Karen shares her embroidery journey from Cross Stitch, through leisure classes and onto a degree when her children had flown the nest. Karen's main focus is teaching through her onl...
Georgina Bellamy: 3D Goldwork & Beaded Animals
April 04, 2018 09:01 - 38 minutes - 31.2 MBGeorgina Bellamy: 3D Goldwork & Beaded Animals Today on the Stitchery Stories embroidery podcast, Georgina Bellamy shares her life as a hand embroidery artist who specialises in creating truly gorgeous 3D goldwork and beaded animals. Listen as Georgina shares her embroidery journey from working at a Dry Cleaners, through City & Guilds, a degree and then stepping out on her own and developing her embroidery brand and business. Georgina shares stories that highlight the battle between cr...
Hattie McGill: Hand Embroidery Artist
March 28, 2018 13:49 - 38 minutes - 30.9 MBHattie McGill: Hand Embroidery Artist Today on the Stitchery Stories embroidery podcast, Hattie McGill shares her life as a hand embroidery artist and freelance embroiderer working in fashion, costume and film. Listen as Hattie shares her embroidery journey and how she balances her own art for sale and commission, with the typically unpredictable world of being a freelance embroiderer. Hattie also shares some very interesting insights into doing embroidery for films and fashion designers...
Yvonne Fuchs: Relax With Slow Stitching
March 21, 2018 12:32 - 40 minutes - 32.5 MBYvonne Fuchs: Relax With Slow Stitching Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Yvonne Fuchs shares her relaxing approach to slow stitch and creating mindful and contemplative textile art. Listen as Yvonne shares her textile journey and her world journeys and their influence on her work. We are focusing on Slow Stitch today. Yvonne has combined her 2 worlds of Zen and mindfulness with her love of teaching textile art to create unique classes in Slow Stitch. Yvonne explains th...
Saima Kaur: Inspired By Indian Folk Art
March 14, 2018 09:24 - 38 minutes - 30.9 MBSaima Kaur: Inspired By Indian Folk Art And Colourful Textiles Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Saima Kaur shares her colourful hand embroidery inspired by her Indian heritage and Indian Folk art. Listen as Saima shares her embroidery journey and begins her adventure into creating a sustainable business through her textile art. Saima has an interesting story and brings Indian textiles alive through her own textile collection and research. Susan Weeks chats with Saima...
Adam Pritchett: Intricate Insects & Antique Frames
February 28, 2018 11:47 - 40 minutes - 32.8 MBAdam Pritchett: Intricate Insects & Antique Frames Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, embroidery artist Adam Pritchett shares his intricate embroidered spiders and pieces inspired by antique frames, antiquarian themes... and a sprinkling of magic and creepiness! Listen as Adam shares his relatively recent embroidery journey through his inspirations and techniques. And of course, he gets a Gold Star for being our first male embroidery artist on Stitchery Stories. Susan ...
Jane Sanders: Textile Portraits Of Iconic Pop Stars
February 21, 2018 11:56 - 39 minutes - 31.7 MBJane Sanders: Textile Portraits Of Iconic Pop Stars Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Jane Sanders shares her vibrant and exciting textile portraits of very iconic pop stars. The stars Jane chooses for her portraits are famous across a range of genres, eras and styles, so there is always something fresh about her work. And even if you don't like all of their music - you will love the artistry and stitching that Jane creates... in her kitchen! Listen as Jane shares her i...
Ann Small: Layered Cloth and Quirky Characters
February 08, 2018 10:57 - 33 minutes - 26.9 MBAnn Small: Layered Cloth and Quirky Characters Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Ann Small shares her techniques, inspiration and current excitement. Describing herself as a typical Pisces swimming in opposite directions... Ann does indeed have 2 very different aspects to her work and creativity. There are her colourful reverse applique based, large hangings which she describes as her serious textile art work. Then there are her very individual character dolls which she...
Anne Brooke: From Sketchbooks To Mixed Media Stitched Collage
January 31, 2018 19:29 - 37 minutes - 30.7 MBAnne Brooke: From Sketchbooks To Mixed Media Stitched Collage Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Anne Brooke shares her techniques and inspiration behind her stitched multimedia collages. A key feature of her work is to stitch onto paper, although she is now venturing into using fabrics, particularly vintage embroidered pieces. Her work is inspired by journeys - her walks and travels, as well as the life journeys undertaken by the vintage fabrics she uses and the work wh...
Annie Taylor: Telling Stories With Large Soft Sculptures
January 24, 2018 13:55 - 36 minutes - 29.8 MBAnnie Taylor: Telling Stories With Large Soft Sculptures Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Annie Taylor shares her wonderful stories around the stories she creates and tells with her textile art. A key outlet for her creativity and artwork are her rather large soft sculptures. The word 'doll' just doesn't seem right when you see how large they are... Big Alice, for example is 16 foot tall! These evolve from recycled bedding, their personality takes shape as their faces ...
Profanity Embroidery Group: Huge Fun Creating Beautiful Art From Ugly Words
January 17, 2018 12:59 - 37 minutes - 30.5 MBProfanity Embroidery Group: Huge Fun Creating Beautiful Art From Ugly Words Before I introduce this very entertaining episode please note there is no swearing in this episode despite the title of the group and episode. Please listen - this is a lovely story. Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Annie Taylor & Bridget Carpenter share their hilarious stories around their 'rather different' embroidery group - yes, it's the Profanity Embroidery Group. Formed by accident in 201...
Jan Dowson: Award-Winning Textile Art Tutor & Textile Artist
January 10, 2018 12:15 - 36 minutes - 29.7 MBJan Dowson: Award-Winning Textile Art Tutor & Textile Artist Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Jan Dowson shares her joy of teaching textile art over 20 years and in the process facilitating 8 students who achieved City & Guilds Gold Medals. Jan has also received a City & Guilds Gold Medal for teaching as well as 2 other prestigious awards. Following retirement, it's now 'her time' to focus on her own textile art and enjoy her own creativity. Susan Weeks chats with Jan ...
Deborah Mullins: Embroidery Artist Inspired By Palestine
December 20, 2017 13:06 - 42 minutes - 34.3 MBDeborah Mullins: Embroidery Artist Inspired By Palestine Today on the Stitchery Stories embroidery podcast, Deborah Mullins shares her passion for Palestine. The beautiful traditional embroidery and the places and people - as well as a deep sadness at the cleansing, displacement & social injustice experienced within that land. Susan chats with Deborah about: Kickstarting a passion for embroidery after many years of other creative pursuits Being inspired by 3 months in Palestine - the ...
Jamie Malden: Block Printing Specialist & Founder of Colouricious.com
December 13, 2017 15:28 - 41 minutes - 33.3 MBJamie Malden: Block Printing Specialist & Founder of Colouricious.com Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Jamie Malden from Colouricious.com shares her enthusiasm, knowledge and great joy of block printing. Susan chats with Jamie about: Developing an interest in block printing in Jaipur The design & making process for Colouricious wooden printing blocks Supporting the traditional wooden block hand carving skills by employing carpenters around Jaipur, India to hand c...
Lindy Richardson: Historic Embroidery Conservation & Community Inspiration
December 05, 2017 20:11 - 37 minutes - 30.2 MBLindy Richardson: Historic Embroidery Conservation & Community Inspiration ss019 Today on the Stitchery Stories embroidery podcast, Lindy Richardson shares her current research project. She chats with Susan Weeks about the collection of historic embroidery held by Edinburgh College of Art which was originally part of the Needlework Development Scheme. The NDS was founded in Scotland in 1934, sponsored by J and P Coats, the thread manufacturers. Its aim was to encourage embroidery and up ...
Jessica Grady: Embroidery Artist Using Unusual Materials And Bold Colours
November 22, 2017 12:59 - 41 minutes - 33.4 MBJessica Grady: Embroidery Artist Using Unusual Materials And Bold Colours ss018 Today on the Stitchery Stories embroidery podcast, Jessica Grady shares her life in fabric and thread. She chats with Susan Weeks about building her business after graduating from a textiles degree. Jessica has developed a very original style and features bright bold colours, and heavily embellished pieces, using traditional embroidery stitches with modern and unusual materials. Susan chats with Jessica about...
Nicky Merrick: Event Photographer to Pole Wear - A Creative Journey
November 15, 2017 14:21 - 40 minutes - 32.9 MBNicky Merrick: Event Photographer to Pole Wear - A Creative Journey ss017 Today on the Stitchery Stories podcast, Nicky Merrick Shares Her Life In Fabric & Thread. She chats with Susan Weeks about her creative journey from an event photographer at pagan ceremonies, to building great success designing and making pole dancing costumes. And all the while managing her health after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. This is such a wonderful story from a very inspiring lady. Susan chats ...
Fran Brammer: Inspired By Beautiful Yorkshire Landscapes
November 08, 2017 12:57 - 36 minutes - 29.6 MBFran Brammer: Inspired By Beautiful Yorkshire Landscapes SS016 Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Fran Brammer Shares Her Life In Fabric & Thread. She chats with Susan Weeks about her creative journey and her desire to combine her love of hill walking, landscapes, costume and art. Susan chats with Fran about: Being inspired by the Yorkshire landscapes that she enjoys hiking through Her new adventure with garments, text, and landscape - exploring common elements The ...
Julia Triston: Celebrating Marks & Memories In Old Clothing & Cloth
November 01, 2017 12:12 - 44 minutes - 35.9 MBJulia Triston: Textile Artist Celebrating Marks & Memories In Old Clothing & Cloth SS015 Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Julia Triston shares her life in fabric and thread. She chats with Susan Weeks about her enduring fascination with fashion and clothing, and the stories and memories from them that inspire her textile art. Susan chats with Julia about: Fashion, garment construction, deconstruction and upcycling Inspired by Japanese fashion designers, Gaudi, and t...
Anne Kelly: Textile Art From Re-used Textile Treasures
October 25, 2017 10:50 - 39 minutes - 32 MBAnne Kelly: Textile Art From Re-used Textile Treasures SS014 Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Anne Kelly shares her life in fabric & thread. She chats with Susan Weeks about her inspiration drawn from everyday objects and textiles, international travel and folk art. Susan chats with Anne about: International travel is not always a positive experience for everyone Her Moving Memories collaborative project (come and join in) Folk Art and being inspired by everyday, ...
Chris Gray: Medieval Mysteries, Mushrooms, Moths and Mice
October 18, 2017 11:55 - 41 minutes - 33.7 MBChris Gray: Medieval Mysteries, Mushrooms, Moths and Mice Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Chris Gray Shares Her Life In Fabric and Thread. She chats with Susan Weeks about research and inspirations from earlier periods of history, and her desire to present her art on 3d forms. Susan chats with Chris about: Using mushrooms, moths and mice to showcase work on ancient themes The joys of blogging to inspire others Being gripped by Medieval Mysteries What on earth i...
Shirley Smith: Hand Embroidery & Mixed Media Artist
October 11, 2017 12:27 - 33 minutes - 27.1 MBShirley Smith: Hand Embroidery & Mixed Media Artist Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Shirley Smith Shares Her Life In Fabric & Thread. She chats with Susan Weeks about developing her artistic skills from lace to embroidery, and the friends and community spirit she enjoys within the embroidery 'world'. Susan chats with Shirley about: Her traditional start being surrounded by creative family members Where changing an L to an E led her... Inspiring tutors and mentors...
Ami James: How Textile Art Changed Her Life
October 04, 2017 11:36 - 36 minutes - 29.3 MBAmi James: How Textile Art Changed Her Life Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Ami James Shares Her Life In Fabric & Thread. She chats with Susan Weeks about how textile art has changed her life, helped her recover from illness, and developing the courage to 'go for it' in 2017. Susan chats with Ami about: What happened when the Floristry class was full... Coping with Bipolar Disorder with textile art Developing new skills and continuous learning and development D...
Cas Holmes: Textile Artist & Tutor: Found-Stitch-Paint
September 27, 2017 11:04 - 39 minutes - 32.4 MBCas Holmes: Textile Artist & Tutor: Found-Stitch-Paint Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Cas Holmes shares her life in fabric & thread. She chats with Susan Weeks about her textile art work which is summed up in her own words as being Found-Stitch-Paint. Using those key elements of found materials, stitch and paint, Cas explores the connections between land, place and environment through pieces for exhibition, her tutoring and her books. Susan chats with Cas about: A l...
Sue Stone: Textile Artist, Woman With A Fish & Current 62 Group Chair
September 20, 2017 11:26 - 38 minutes - 31.3 MBSue Stone: Textile Artist, Woman With A Fish & Current 62 Group Chair Today on the Stitchery Stories podcast, Sue Stone aka 'The Woman With The Fish', Shares Her Life In Fabric & Thread. She chats with Susan Weeks about her journey through fashion, to embroidery, back to fashion to earn a living, and finally back to embroidery and her current achievements. Susan chats with Sue about: Her major exhibitions this year Studying fashion but discovering embroidery from Constance Howard at G...
Dionne Swift: Artist Creating Contemporary Embroidered Art
September 13, 2017 09:33 - 40 minutes - 32.5 MBToday on the Stitchery Stories podcast, contemporary textile artist & tutor, Dionne Swift Shares Her Life In Fabric & Thread. She chats with Susan Weeks about developing rhythm and process as she recreates marks representing landscape not only in textiles but with paper and paint too. Susan chats with Dionne about: Her long-term project with North Yorkshire Military Wives Stitching vs Painting in a competition at Windsor Castle! Working through process rather than patterns and instruc...
Heather Cawte: Battle Of Stamford Bridge tapestry Project
September 06, 2017 12:58 - 30 minutes - 25 MBHeather Cawte: Battle Of Stamford Bridge Tapestry Project. Today on the Stitchery Stories podcast, Heather Cawte shares the story of the Battle Of Stamford Bridge Tapestry Project. It is a community embroidery celebrating the Battle Of Stamford Bridge in 1066. The project started in 2015 and great progress has been made, not just in the stitching, but in generating media atention and in fundraising. Susan Weeks chats with Heather about: How the tapestry project got started How the te...
Dr Jennie Batchelor: The Great Lady's Magazine Stitch-Off
August 30, 2017 07:18 - 39 minutes - 31.7 MBDr Jennie Batchelor: The Great Lady's Magazine Stitch-Off Today on the Stitchery Stories podcast, Dr Jennie Batchelor, shares her research on the embroidery patterns created for The Lady's Magazine published in the 18th & 19th centuries. She chats with Susan Weeks about how her 18th century magazine research project at the University Of Kent sparked enthusiasm & creativity in 21st century embroiderers & textile artists as they joined in The Great Lady's Magazine Stitch Off. Susan chats w...
Bridget Bernadette Karn: Artist Using Wool To Make Felt Pictures
August 16, 2017 16:29 - 37 minutes - 30.7 MBToday on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Bridget Bernadette Karn Shares Her Life In Wool & Felt. She chats with Susan Weeks about discovering wet felting and creating a business based around that newly discovered love, leading to being selected for the Royal Academy Of Arts Summer Exhibition. Susan chats with Bernadette about: Discovering wet felting at her craft club Seeing the potential to create a business The power of video for generating interest, leads & customers B...
Tracy A Franklin: Specialist Freelance Embroiderer & Durham Cathedral Head Broderer
August 02, 2017 09:44 - 36 minutes - 29.8 MBToday on the Stitchery Stories podcast, Tracy A Franklin Shares Her Life In Fabric & Thread. She chats with Susan Weeks about the different facets of her professional hand embroidery career in particular her role as Head Broderer at Durham Cathedral and her busy tuition and teaching business. Susan chats with Tracy about: How she started her embroidery career Her career at the Royal School of Needlework Building her own embroidery tuition business Having a studio in the centre of Hi...
Susie Martin: Mixed Media Artist Creating Textile Art
July 21, 2017 21:27 - 41 minutes - 35.6 MBMixed Media Artist Susie Martin Shares Her Life In Fabric & Thread in this episode of the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast. Susan Weeks chats with Susie about: Dissolving Margins & Crumbling Cliffs Learning skills by making clothes for Barbie dolls Enjoying being an active member of The Embroiderer's Guild Exploring variations in colour, stitch and threads Burning and melting for surprising results Helping curate a major exhibition Being a member of Textilia3 For this ep...
Jane White: Tuition In Couture Dressmaking & Pattern Cutting
July 21, 2017 00:00 - 39 minutes - 31.9 MBCouture Dressmaking Tutor Jane White Shares Her Life In Fabric & Thread in this episode of the Stitchery Stories podcast. Jane shares stories and insight about her lifelong love of sewing and her determination to share that love and knowledge of couture dressmaking with her students. Susan chats with Jane about: Great Auntie Margaret's treadle Singer sewing machine, inspiring sewing teachers, inspiring designers, finding lovely dressmaking fabrics, the importance of toiles and f...
Alison Larkin: Historical Hand Embroidery & Costume Historian
July 19, 2017 17:51 - 34 minutes - 29.1 MBAlison Larkin Shares Her Life In Fabric & Thread on this episode of the Stitchery Stories embroidery podcast. Alison talks about developing her second career based around her love of traditional embroidery, historical costume, and 18th century waistcoats. Susan Weeks chats with Alison about: Making & wearing historical costume, Captain Cook's Waistcoat, travelling to Australia & New Zealand for waistcoat research, working on a small scale, double sided embroidery, Alison's favo...