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There is a moment many makers recognise, when curiosity is there but confidence is not, when ideas begin but never quite reach the finish line. Lynne West came to us with years of creative exploration behind her and a long held desire to truly understand machine embroidery, not just how
There is something quietly compelling about embroidery that slows you down. It asks you to look longer, to notice small shifts in colour, texture and light. And few contemporary embroidery artists capture that sense of stillness as convincingly as Cassandra Dias. Working in thread-painted landscapes, Cassandra’s embroidery sits in an
This article was originally published in 2022 and updated in 2026 to include our podcast conversation with Cassandra Dias. Cassandra Dias is a true inspiration. As a new artist who has only been stitching for two years she honed her skills to establish a successful collection of work and an impressive
For Cecilia, embroidery has always been part of her life. She grew up in Brazil surrounded by creativity, with a mother who encouraged making and a grandmother who worked intricate tambour embroidery into carnival costumes. From an early age, working with her hands felt natural, and embroidery in particular became
When Trinity Nevil enrolled on our Hand Embroidery Skill Stage 3 course, she arrived with curiosity, determination, and a quiet hunger for depth. Her experience of embroidery until that point had been largely self taught, shaped by cross stitch, basic surface techniques, and hours spent studying and emulating work she
Some conversations stay with you because they articulate things you already feel but have never quite put into words. This episode is one of those. In this edition of Textile Talk, we are joined by textile artist and educator Kandy G Lopez, whose monumental stitched portraits are as emotionally charged
Blackwork embroidery is one of the most elegant and mesmerising forms of stitched textiles. With its bold monochrome palette, geometric precision and rich cultural history, it has captivated makers for centuries. Closely related is redwork embroidery, a charming and accessible technique that has inspired countless quilts, linens and decorative pieces
Crewelwork embroidery – or simply crewelwork or crewel embroidery – is one of the most characterful and expressive techniques in the world of stitched textiles. Loved for its bold texture, flowing lines and gorgeous wool threads, it has been delighting makers for centuries. Crewelwork embroidery feels both historic and wonderfully
Vanessa Rush didn’t set out to become a patchwork and quilting student. In fact, she wasn’t even looking for a course at all! She was looking for “something to fill a void” she’d only half-noticed in her busy life as a tax advisor. But one accidental click led her to
There are some makers whose work feels instantly familiar. Not because you’ve seen the quilt before, but because the spirit of it feels lived-in. Carolyn Forster is one of those artists. Her quilts have the warmth of things that have been handled, cherished, and stitched with a kind of thoughtful
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