Welcome to a new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. 

Izzy and Gina are both practising artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. 

In this our sixth episode we discuss sewing machines, ones we have owned as well as ones we currently use. 

Sewing machines we mentioned: Singer  Frister Rossmann  Bernina  Janome  Husqvarnaviking  Pfaff  

Izzy has created a handy checklist of sewing machine features she recommends you look for, if you are interested in machine embroidery. More details on her website.  

Also mentioned in this episode: 

Pet bereavement and pet loss  

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig  

Sewing machine extension tables  

The 100 day project  

Craftivism: Making a Difference 

Portrait Artists of the year 

The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson.