Lou Gardiner is a joyful force of nature. As textile artist in the UK, she specializes in embroidery and is best known for her recent cape-making projects, including the Cloud Cape and the Cape of Empowerment.

In our conversation, we discuss:

① how her relationship with creativity shifted during her recent cancer journey

② why we need each other now as much as ever

③ the power of softness to reshape our world

HELPFUL LINKS ♡

⤷ Learn more about Lou’s work on her website and you can follow along on Instagram

⤷ Join me and Heidi Parkes for Sewing in Place at Madeline Island School of the Arts this June

⤷ Learn more about the inner work of textiles in a supportive creative community, THE QUILTY NOOK

⤷ Theme music: Roll Jordan Roll by the Joy Drops