In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Julie Heaton.

Julie Heaton is a Bristol-based machine embroidery artist whose incredible illustrations are borne from tragedy.

When her husband ended his own life in 2009, it sparked a creative journey that continues to this day and in this first part of our conversation we talk about the impact of the suicide among other things. It's an emotional conversation but Julie's perspective is invaluable.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:25 - Julie Heaton stitches “A Couple on the Tube”

00:10:00 - The engineering of machine embroidered art

00:15:00 - Machine embroidery is the opposite to drawing

00:19:00 - Can you learn resilience?

00:22:00 - The story of Carl

00:31:00 - Where to find help

The MIND charity has a page filled with helpful links if you know anyone who is struggling and needs someone to talk to.

Links:

Website: julieheaton.com

Instagram: julieheatonartist

Music is Running Late by Mizio via Epidemic Sound.

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