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Ecoprint detail by India Flint

India Flint :: Botanical Alchemist

Australian-born Textile Artist, India Flint, is renown for her ability to weave nature’s tapestry into her creations, allowing the delicate beauty of the natural world to permeate her work. With a captivating style that combines eco-dyeing, botanical alchemy, and slow stitching, Flint has established herself as a pioneer of environmentally

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Listen to our podcast, Textile Talk with Christen Brown, embroidery artist and author.

Textile Talk With Christen Brown

In episode 7 of our Textile Talk podcast – where we interview with inspiring artists – we talk to Mixed Media embroidery artist and author, Christen Brown. LISTEN NOW >> Textile Talk with Christen Brown Listen to the podcast now or read through the transcript below. Gail: Hello, everyone, and thank you so much

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A hand embroidery graduate story by Lois Stapleton

Graduate Story: Lois Stapleton Hand Embroidery 4

Lois Stapleton grew up loving Art and Design. As a economics graduate and working full-time, Lois decided to study with us to gain a better work-life balance and pursue her interest in Hand Embroidery. She knew that to get the most enjoyment from her craft she need to nurture her

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Melanie Couffe tell us 'Colour is Life' in her exclusive interview with the School of Stitched Textiles

Melanie Couffe, ‘Colour Is Life’

Melanie Couffe is an independent Cross Stitch and Blackwork designer, published author, and a self-proclaimed lover of colour! Her ‘Colour is Life’ motto is an integral part of her style and designs, through which she hopes to spread joy and love! Born in the UK but now living in the

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Life as a textile artist. An interview with Nikki Parmenter

Nikki Parmenter: Sculpting with Machine Embroidery

Cheshire-based textile artist, Nikki Parmenter creates texturally rich mixed media pieces. They explore her fascination with mythology, legends, ancient societies and visual iconography. Nikki’s work is synonymous with rich, detailed texture. Her birds showcase features that stretch out from the canvas, her frogs proudly display their rough, knobbly skin, and

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A graduate story by hand embroidery graduate, Hilary Jackson.

Graduate Story: Hilary Jackson – Hand Embroidery

Hilary Jackson is a retired teacher and has sewn all her life. It was during the pandemic that she rediscovered her love of hand sewing, and decided to learn embroidery by completing our accredited course. Having already completed our Patchwork and Quilting course (Skill Stage 3), she knew that the course was able to

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How to Appliqué: Intermediate and advanced techniques

How to Appliqué: Intermediate and Advanced Appliqué Techniques

Appliqué is a versatile and effective technique used throughout textiles. Many students come to us because they want to advance their appliqué techniques. So, before we delve into the different appliqué techniques and methods of appliqué, we’ll be taking you through the basics. We’ll be looking at how to appliqué by hand, how to

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Graduate Story by Machine Embroidery graduate Josephine Robinson

Graduate Story: Josephine Robinson Machine Embroidery

Having completed our Machine Embroidery Skill Stage 3 course, Josephine Robinson shares her experience of studying with us. Having always been a keen sewer, Josephine wanted to expand her skills and found that an accredited course would validate her skills and give her a much needed confidence boost. This is

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Interview with embroidery artist and costume designer, Michele Carragher

Michele Carragher: Stitching History and Fantasy

As a highly skilled Hand Embroiderer and artist working in costume, Michele Carragher has worked on countless award-winning productions including, Elizabeth 1, The Crown (season one), and even Game of Thrones (GOT). Her early interest in textiles, subsequent training at the London School of Fashion and shear brilliance has led

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Nautical Compass by Susan Hensel

Textile Talk with Susan Hensel

We’re really pleased to bring you something a little different! We’re utilising our brand new Podcast channel, Textile Talk, to bring you in depth interviews with inspiring artists.  Our first guest, is a multidisciplinary artist specialising in computer-aided embroidery design. Her goal is to create an experience for the viewer

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