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
Discover the captivating art of miniature knitting in this episode, as Gail Cowley interviews the renowned Althea Crome, a trailblazer in the field of micro-knitting. From her ground-breaking contributions to the film Coraline to her ingenious creative process, Althea shares fascinating insights into her artistic journey, techniques, and philosophies. Althea’s
Richard McVetis is a pioneering artist whose intricate hand embroidery redefines the boundaries of textile art. A graduate of the Royal College of Art, Richard’s journey into the world of stitched textiles began during his Art Foundation course, where his talent for detail and design was first recognized. Inspired by
At the School of Stitched Textiles, we believe in unlocking creative potential and changing lives through education. Our Joan Harrison Creative Bursary is a testament to this mission, providing talented individuals with the opportunity to pursue their artistic dreams through our prestigious hand embroidery courses—completely free of charge. Odette Barrow’s
Born into a family of needle workers, Caroline Hyde-Brown’s passion for textiles was ignited at a young age and her journey is a testament to the transformative power of creativity and connection. Initially trained in Fashion Design, Caroline found her true passion in the intricate world of Textile Design and
Over on our Podcast you can now listen to our latest interview with Di and Debbie, from the world famous Appletons brand of crewel and tapestry wool. For nearly 200 years, they have been used across the globe in some of the most prestigious tapestries and embroideries in cathedrals, stately
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
Knowledge is Power and Power is Rewarding. When you have a passion the best way to develop your skills and interest is to nurture your curiosity. Feed it with enough inspiration, knowledge, and dedicate enough time to practicing techniques, and your hobby could turn into an income – if that’s
Sarah Simi is a knitting phenomenon best known for her nudinit characters, which are brought to life through her animation company, Woolly vision. Along with animator Ed Hartwell, Sarah produces awarded-winning stop-motion animated films. Her characters live in a world entirely made from wool and fabric, brimming with naughty innuendos.
Christmas wouldn’t be ‘Christmas’ without a little bit of Christmas Crafting. So, to get those creative juices flowing we’ve put together a fabulous list of 16 latest textile books for stitch enthusiasts. Like busy little Christmas elves, we’ve been browsing the bookshelves to produce this latest list containing the newest
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