In this episode of NeedleXChange I 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:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:19 - Bluey

00:5:03 - When Emma & Jamie first met

00:13:30 - Why Emma is so helpful

00:16:55 - You need all the skills

00:19:25 - The value of community

00:24:00 - Emma’s childhood

00:28:49 - Emma’s book: Needlepoint - A Modern Stitch Dictionary

00:40:00 - The stitch that Emma invented

00:44:30 - Historical context

00:53:44 - Collaboration

00:56:25 - Licensing 101

01:07:10 - Favourite Book

01:10:22 - Favourite Film

01:11:32 - Favourite Musician

01:14:17 - Most Interesting thing that no one knows about Emma Homent

Links:

Website: themakersmarks.co.uk

Instagram: themakersmarks

Intro music is Let's Go Find The Sun by Sarah the Illstrumentalist via Epidemic Sound.

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