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 second part of our conversation we talk about how her experience at the Royal College of Art helped her process her experience and turn a creative corner.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:24 - Childhood influence on Textiles

00:05:30 - Julie’s portrait of her Dad

00:17:00 - Transformation at the Royal College of Art

00:33:00 - Teaching and sharing the Journey

00:36:00 - Favourite Band

00:38:15 - Favourite Podcast

00:40:40 - Favourite Book

00:42:45 - Favourite Film

00:45:30 - An interesting fact that no one knows about Julie Heaton

If you enjoy Julie's technique, you'll love the NeedleXChange with Meredith Woolnough.

Links:

Website: julieheaton.com

Instagram: julieheatonartist

Music is Running Late by Mizio 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.

Visit the NeedleXChange website: https://www.needl.exchange/

Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChange

If you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.com

If you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!

Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/

And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitch
• Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitch
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitch
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers

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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.

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.

Visit the NeedleXChange website: https://www.needl.exchange/

Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChange

If you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.com

If you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!

Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/

And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitch
• Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitch
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitch
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers

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In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Elizabeth Reese, Associate Manager of Marketing at Woodlawn & Pope Leighey House which is home to America's longest running needlework competition.

Woodlawn is a unique historic site connected to George Washington and features both a federal-style mansion and a Frank Lloyd Wright house. The Needlework Show, which is in its 61st year, invites needleworkers from all over the country and internationally to submit their work for display and judging.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:10 - Meet Elizabeth Reese

00:05:00 - Woodlawn: A Unique Historic Site

00:10:50 - America's Longest Running Annual Needlework Show

00:13:30 - Entering the Competition, the Judging Process and the Categories

00:23:30 - The online exhibitions and Virtual Talk Programme

00:30:00 - The History of the Needlework Show

00:34:00 - Connecting Needlework to the History of Woodlawn

00:42:30 - Favourite Band

00:43:45 - Favourite Book

00:44:40 - Favourite Film

00:46:00 - An interesting fact that no one knows about Elizabeth Reese

Links:

Website: woodlawnpopeleighey.org/nwshow24

Instagram: woodlawnandpopeleighey

Intro music is From The South by Sarah the Illstrumentalist 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.

Visit the NeedleXChange website: https://www.needl.exchange/

Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChange

If you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.com

If you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!

Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/

And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitch
• Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitch
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitch
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers

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In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Stephanie Matthiesen Avilés, aka Fine Frog Stitching.

Steph is a cross stitch designer who is quickly gaining renown for her design aesthetic that combines deft use of colour with leftfield subject matter.

In this second part of our interview, we nerd out about coffee, discover a shared love of Odesza and find out a fact that not that many people know!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:28 - Believe in the process

00:04:08 - Steph’s favourite social media platforms

00:12:08 - How Steph fell into cross stitch

00:15:08 - Steph’s Barista wisdom

00:19:08 - Favourite Band

00:23:08 - Favourite Book

00:26:08 - Favourite Film

00:27:38 - An interesting fact that no one knows about Stephanie Matthiesen Avilés

Links:

Website: finefrogstitching.com

Instagram: finefrogstitching

Patreon: patreon.com/FineFrogStitching

Intro music is From The South by Sarah the Illstrumentalist 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.

Visit the NeedleXChange website: https://www.needl.exchange/

Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChange

If you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.com

If you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!

Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/

And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitch
• Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitch
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitch
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers

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In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Stephanie Matthiesen Avilés, aka Fine Frog Stitching.

Steph is a cross stitch designer who is quickly gaining renown for her design aesthetic that combines deft use of colour with leftfield subject matter.

In this first part of our interview, we learn Steph's journey to being a cross stitch designer, her creative background and some valuable lessons in colour theory.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:52 - Steph’s homeland

00:05:22 - The story of Fine Frog Stitching

00:11:22 - What cross stitch means to Steph

00:15:22 - How Steph uses colour in her designs

Links:

Website: finefrogstitching.com

Instagram: finefrogstitching

Patreon: patreon.com/FineFrogStitching

Intro music is From The South by Sarah the Illstrumentalist 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.

Visit the NeedleXChange website: https://www.needl.exchange/

Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChange

If you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.com

If you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!

Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/

And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitch
• Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitch
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitch
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers

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Your NeedleXChange host, Jamie Chalmers, reflects on the show and shares news about what's in store for 2024.

In this episode of NeedleXChange we interview [artist name].

[Succinct description of artist]

Timestamps:

00:00:12 - Intro

Links:

Website: https://www.mrxstitch.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrxstitch/

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.

Visit the NeedleXChange website: https://www.needl.exchange/

Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChange

If you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.com

If you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!

Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/

And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitch
• Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitch
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitch
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers

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This episode of NeedleXChange is the second part of my interview with Dr. Isabella Rosner.

Isabella is a needlework historian, Curator at the Royal School of Needlework and the host of the Sew What? podcast. We have a fantastic conversation and I absolutely love Isabella's combination of Los Angeles attitude and thorough passion for historical needlework. She is the Yin to my Yang.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:30 - “Stitching is just for women”. Discuss.

00:17:00 - Needlework as a method of painting

00:19:50 - Isabella’s favourite Sew What?! episodes

00:27:00 - Isabella’s theory on the frog pouches trend

00:32:00 - Favourite Book

00:34:16 - Favourite Album

00:36:56 - Favourite Film

00:39:56 - An interesting fact about Isabella Rosner that no one knows

Links:

Website: sewwhatpodcast.buzzsprout.com

Instagram: historicembroidery

Intro music is New Growth by Sarah the Illstrumentalist via Epidemic Sound.

Intro music is by Sarah The Illstrumentalist on 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.

Visit the NeedleXChange website: https://www.needl.exchange/

Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChange

If you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.com

If you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!

Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/

And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitch
• Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitch
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitch
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers

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In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Dr. Isabella Rosner.

Isabella is a needlework historian, Curator at the Royal School of Needlework and the host of the Sew What? podcast. We have a fantastic conversation and I absolutely love Isabella's combination of Los Angeles attitude and thorough passion for historical needlework. She is the Yin to my Yang.

Image is a casket made by Elizabeth Hall in 1683 that housed her collection of needlework. Image credit is Witney Antiques.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Isabella’s back story

00:07:45 - What the Royal School of Needlework Curator does

00:11:00 - How to document historical needlework

00:15:00 - Having a real voice and a curator voice

00:17:45 - “Legendary Dream Team”

00:18:30 - Isabella’s Holy Grail RSN pieces

00:30:00 - Why Isabella likes “normal” history

Links:

Website: sewwhatpodcast.buzzsprout.com

Instagram: historicembroidery

Intro music is New Growth by Sarah the Illstrumentalist 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.

Visit the NeedleXChange website: https://www.needl.exchange/

Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChange

If you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.com

If you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!

Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/

And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitch
• Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitch
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitch
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers

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In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Chrissie Juno Mann.

Chrissie is a world-class embroiderer and tutor, having graduated from the Royal School of Needlework, and in this second part of our NeedleXChange we have a terrific talk about needlework types, newsletters and the most controversial topic of all - what the back of your work should look like..!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:00 - Chrissie’s incredible post University adventures

00:17:36 - Chrissie’s favourite needlework types

00:20:48 - The range of Chrissie’s courses

00:27:52 - What should the back of your work look like?

00:33:00 - Chrissie’s creative challenge

00:43:00 - How Chrissie uses email newsletters

00:48:00 - Favourite book

00:52:00 - Favourite podcast

00:55:00 - Favourite TV show

Links:

Website: cloudjuno.co.uk

Instagram: chrissie_juno_mann

Intro music is New Growth by Sarah the Illstrumentalist 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.

Visit the NeedleXChange website: https://www.needl.exchange/

Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChange

If you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.com

If you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!

Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/

And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitch
• Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitch
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitch
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers

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In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Chrissie Juno Mann.

Chrissie is a world-class embroiderer and tutor, having graduated from the Royal School of Needlework, and in our NeedleXChange we have a terrific talk about finding creative/work balance, why traditional needlework is still important and that interesting point where a new idea comes creeping into your brain.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:00 - How Chrissie runs her online embroidery classes

00:05:48 - Chrissie’s prize winning Blackwork piece - Iyana

00:11:20 - How Chrissie balances stitching for work and for pleasure

00:20:00 - The value in shaking up traditional needlework types

00:23:00 - Chrissie’s journey into stitching

00:31:00 - When new creative ideas start to emerge

Links:

Website: cloudjuno.co.uk

Instagram: chrissie_juno_mann

Intro music is New Growth by Sarah the Illstrumentalist 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.

Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChange

If you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.com

If you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!

Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/

And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitch
• Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitch
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitch
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers

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