In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Danielle Clough, aka Fiancé Knowles.

Danielle is an South African artist known for her vibrant and expressive embroidery work, characterised by bold colours, movement, and layering, creating a visual impact that evokes joy. She believes in the inherent goodness of people and the power of support and validation in fostering self-confidence.

This is the first part of our NeedleXChange and we discuss how Danielle became a stitcher, how she became a viral sensation and what it takes to be a commercial artist, among other things. Danielle is awesome and this is a great chat - you'll love it!

Timestamps:

0:01:52 Introduction and Seasonal Conversation

00:10:58 Discovering Cape Town and Embracing Nature

00:13:53 The Beginnings of Danielle's Embroidery Journey

00:24:59 From Fashion Design to Thread Sketching

00:27:52 The Humble Origins of Danielle's Embroidery

00:29:30 Fashion vs. Freedom of Creativity

00:36:58 Aligning Brand Ethos with Personal Values

00:45:40 Balancing Commercial Work and Personal Artistic Pursuits

Links:

Website: danielleclough.com

Instagram: fiance_knowles

Intro music is Rich People Dreaming by Siine & Superintendent McCupcakes via Epidemic Sound.

About NeedleXChange:

NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.

Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.

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