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For Laurel Roberts, embroidery began as a way to find calm after years of working in a demanding and stressful role. What started with a simple kit quickly grew into a passion for colour, texture and the meditative rhythm of hand stitching. Newly retired, Laurel was ready to dedicate time
We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome the immensely talented Kelley Aldridge to the School of Stitched Textiles as a tutor. With a background that blends traditional expertise, innovative teaching, and deep personal passion, Kelley is one of the most respected names in contemporary hand embroidery. A graduate of the Royal School
There’s something irresistible about abstract art. Its ability to bypass logic and speak straight to the senses is what captivates us most. In textile form, abstraction becomes even more powerful. It’s not only seen, but also felt. Texture, colour, rhythm and space all combine to create artworks that are as
When Nienke Eernisse enrolled on the School of Stitched Textiles’ City & Guilds accredited Machine Embroidery course at Skill Stage 4, she was searching for direction—and she found much more than she ever anticipated. With a broad interest in textiles, but little experience in machine embroidery, Nienke chose this course
Welcome to another inspiring episode from the School of Stitched Textiles Podcast – Textile Talk! In this conversation, host Gail Cowley is joined by Karen Miller, a passionate educator, quilter, and dedicated representative of Aurifil Threads. If you’ve ever stitched with Aurifil and wondered what makes it so smooth, so
In this captivating episode of our podcast, we welcome Lucy Martin, Head of Education at Hand & Lock, the renowned London embroidery house with a history dating back to 1767. With an infectious passion for embroidery and education, Lucy takes us on a journey through her career, from her early
When Fenella Fowkes embarked on our City & Guilds Machine Embroidery course (Skill Stage 3) with the School of Stitched Textiles, she was searching for more than just technical skills—she wanted to overcome the frustration of distortion and puckering in her work, to push her creative boundaries, and to find
Karen Turner is a textile artist who stitches more than just fabric—she stitches memories, time, and emotion into every piece she creates. With a background steeped in both the arts and academia, she has seamlessly blended her love of hand-stitching with an intuitive, almost meditative approach to textile work. Raised
For Anette Goelet, embroidery has always been more than just a craft. It’s a cherished connection to her childhood in Norway, where she spent hours stitching alongside her grandmothers. But as life got busier, her passion for embroidery took a backseat. That all changed when she discovered our beginner’s Hand
When Elaine Jamie-Rose Campbell enrolled in our Hand Embroidery Skill Stage 3 course, she expected to enhance her hobby. What she found, however, was a transformative journey that extended far beyond technical mastery. Through the course, Elaine explored uncharted creative territories, unlocking her potential not only as an artist but
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