In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Kate Kretz. Kate Kretz is an acclaimed multidisciplinary artist known for her intricate, time-intensive works that tackle challenging societal issues.

In this second part of our NeedleXChange we talk about how American politics shaped Kate's work, how her book evolved from her work with artists and we discover an interesting fact about Kate's hobby for collecting... well, you'll have to listen to find out!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:02 - Using Art to Address Political Issues

00:08:03 - The MAGA Hat Series and Political Commentary

00:15:07 - Bully Culture and its Influence on Art

00:22:17 - Using Art to Navigate Challenges

00:23:56 - The Evolution of the Book

00:24:40 - Starting a Boot Camp for Artists

00:27:07 - Advocating for Artists' Voices

00:29:43 - The Impact of the Book

00:30:51 - Favourite Band/Album

00:31:17 - Favourite Book

00:32:01 - Favourite Film

00:33:46 - An Interesting Fact About Kate Kretz

Links:

Website: katekretz.com

Instagram: katekretzartist

Intro music is Meant to Love by William Benckert 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/

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• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitch
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In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Kate Kretz. Kate Kretz is an acclaimed multidisciplinary artist known for her intricate, time-intensive works that tackle challenging societal issues.

In this first part of our NeedleXChange we talk about Art from the Core, Kate's new book, we discover Kate's creative background and take a look at the experience of using human hair as an embroidery medium.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:01 - The Power of Art to Shape the World

00:08:06 - Finding Your Unique Artistic Voice

00:11:17 - Balancing Artistic Voice and Making a Living

00:14:22 - The Importance of Small-Scale Artistic Expression

00:23:31 - The Meditative Nature of Needlework

00:25:14 - Art as a Response to the World

00:27:01 - Childhood and Early Artistic Expression

00:32:23 - Discovering Fibre Art

00:34:27 - Exploring Hair as an Art Material

00:39:19 - Creating Art with Hair from Personal Experiences

Links:

Website: katekretz.com

Instagram: katekretzartist

Intro music is Meant to Love by William Benckert 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 Kathy Halper.

Kathy Halper is a mixed media artist from Illinois whose art takes a leftfield look at life. Her embroidered pieces explore slices of normal life with wit and style but they are just part of Kathy's creative repertoire.

In this second part of our NeedleXChange we discuss Kathy's fearless approach to problem solving and how she plays with media to bridge reality and fiction. And we have a good old chinwag about British TV as well.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:45 - The difference between the process of painting and of stitching.

00:06:45 - Abstract Paintings and Vases as Bridges

00:11:45 - The Story of Dog Park and the Fetch Vase

00:20:15 - Favourite band

00:22:15 - Favourite book

00:23:45 - Favourite podcast

00:29:15 - Favourite film

Links:

Website: kathyhalper.com

Instagram: kathyhalperstudio

Intro music is Down By The Creek by Victor Lundberg 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 Kathy Halper.

Kathy Halper is a mixed media artist from Illinois whose art takes a leftfield look at life. Her embroidered pieces explore slices of normal life with wit and style but they are just part of Kathy's creative repertoire.

In this first part of our NeedleXChange we explore the Joy Of Missing Out - the topics of Kathy's most recent series - and how Kathy's 2012 series looking at the emergence of teenage expression on Facebook turned out to be more controversial (and prescient) than she expected.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:00 - JOMO: The Joy of Missing Out

00:10:00 - The JOMO Series

00:16:00 - Exploring Heritage and Folk Art

00:18:00 - How Kathy started her textiles journey

00:22:00 - Documenting Teenagers on Facebook

Links:

Website: kathyhalper.com

Instagram: kathyhalperstudio

Intro music is Down By The Creek by Victor Lundberg 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 Audrey Montoya.

Audrey Montoya is a needle felting artist whose melancholic characters are strange in all the right ways. Her affinity for childhood icons and kitsch pop culture began at an early age, but after an education in the world of fine art, her adventure into needle felting has truly crystallised her vision.

This is the second part of our NeedleXChange where we discuss Audrey's solo show, how she fits into the artistic realm and find out the cultural items that float her boat.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:53 The Joy and Nostalgia of Needle Felting

00:06:05 How Audrey’s felted art fits within the artistic ecosystem

00:10:18 Transforming Artistic Style with Needle Felting

00:15:05 The Solo Show and Seeing Pieces Together

00:19:05 Favourite album

00:23:35 Favourite book

00:25:35 Last good film Audrey watched

00:27:05 An interesting fact that not a lot of people know about Audrey Montoya

Links:

Website: audreymontoya.com

Instagram: audreymontoya

Intro music is Zulu by Lucas Pittman 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 Audrey Montoya.

Audrey Montoya is a needle felting artist whose melancholic characters are strange in all the right ways. Her affinity for childhood icons and kitsch pop culture began at an early age, but after an education in the world of fine art, her adventure into needle felting has truly crystallised her vision. This is the first part of our NeedleXChange where we explore Audrey's beginning and get a sense of what an artistic force she is.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Audrey’s early work and the influence of childhood icons

00:07:00 Audrey’s Needle-Felted Sculptures

00:12:00 The process of making a sculpture

00:15:30 Turning Point in Needle Felting

Links:

Website: audreymontoya.com

Instagram: audreymontoya

Intro music is Zulu by Lucas Pittman 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 Lesley Wood.

Lesley is a British mixed media textile artist whose work connects the personal past with an unknown future.

In this second part of our NeedleXChange we take a deeper look at specific (and award-winning!) pieces of Lesley's work as well as finding out some of her cultural favourites.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:00 Creating the Inside Out Piece

00:07:07 Appreciating Digital Shadows of Self, the Hand & Lock Prize Winning Piece

00:14:04 Stash Joy - The Margaret Nicholson Award winner

00:19:34 Favourite Band

00:21:04 Favourite Podcast

00:24:04 Favourite Book

00:26:04 Favourite Film

00:28:34 An interesting fact that no one knows about Lesley Wood

Links:

Website: lesleywoodtextileart.wordpress.com

Instagram: l.wood100/

If you enjoy Lesley's work, you should listen to the NeedleXChange with Sally Wilson.

Music is Sea Lion by OTE 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 Lesley Wood.

Lesley is a British mixed media textile artist whose work connects the personal past with an unknown future.

In this first part of our NeedleXChange we explore how Lesley came to embroidery after a teaching career and quickly discovered her voice. Come back next week for the second part where we deep dive into some of her award winning art.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:00 - Studying Fine Art and Starting as a Painter

00:11:28 - Balancing Teaching and Artistic Practice

00:16:00 - Creating Embroidered Slides

00:20:30 - Teaching Art and Inspiring Students

00:26:00 - Importance of Mind Mapping and Journaling

00:33:00 - Exploring Different Techniques and Mediums

Links:

Website: lesleywoodtextileart.wordpress.com

Instagram: l.wood100/

If you enjoy Lesley's work, you should listen to the NeedleXChange with Sally Wilson.

Music is Sea Lion by OTE 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 Orly Cogan.

Orly Cogan is a New York-based textile artist whose embroidered fabrics contain other-worldly images of modern concepts with a dream-like twist.

In this second part of our NeedleXChange we discover Orly's creative process, how she explores power dynamics in her work, as well as her favourite music/podcasts/books and a heartfelt interesting fact.

Come back next week an interview with a new artist and if you enjoy NeedleXChange, a review on your favourite podcast platform would be wonderful.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:39 Change in Artwork after Motherhood

00:09:15 Depicting Intimate Relationships in Art

00:13:01 Exploring Feminine Archetypes in Art

00:16:42 Orly Cogan's Creative Process

00:19:29 Experimentation with Different Mediums

00:22:09 Orly Cogan's Musical Preferences

00:23:44 Orly’s Favourite Podcasts and Listening Habits

00:27:09 Orly’s Dyslexia

00:30:41 The last good film Orly Cogan watched

00:41:18 An interesting fact that no one knows about Orly Cogan

Links:

Website: orlycogan.com

Instagram: orlycogan

Intro music is Her Name is Edith by OTE 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 Orly Cogan.

Orly Cogan is a New York-based textile artist whose embroidered fabrics contain other-worldly images of modern concepts with a dream-like twist.

In this first part of our NeedleXChange we find out how Orly came to needlework, how her work ties in with the modern art scene and we discover possibly the greatest parenting trick ever.

Come back next week for the second part of our chat!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:50 Control and Vulnerability in Art and Conversation

00:12:15 Notebooks, Sketchbooks, and Inspiration

00:14:20 The Greatest Parenting Trick Ever

00:18:40 Influences from Childhood and Transition to Fiber Art

00:24:00 Validation and Representation in the Art World

Links:

Website: orlycogan.com

Instagram: orlycogan

Intro music is Her Name is Edith by OTE 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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