NeedleXChange
Jamie ChalmersJamie “Mr X Stitch” Chalmers talks with contemporary embroidery, cross stitch, textile art, and mixed media art creators about how they design their work, build sustainable creative businesses, and stay inspired with a needle and thread.
NeedleXChange shares in‑depth conversations with fiber artists, stitchers, and makers so you can discover new techniques, creative journeys, and the modern needl... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 148 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Visual ArtsArts | |||
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In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Róisín Phelan, a contemporary embroidery and textile artist who has built her practice around punch needle.
Part 2 opens with practical punch needle wisdom (use the flat "wrong" side for detail, match you... more
In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Róisín Phelan, a contemporary embroidery and textile artist who has built her practice around punch needle.
We start on common ground (a shared love of squared notebooks and to-do lists) before getting in... more
In this episode of NeedleXChange, I interview Sean Alistair, a Germany-based contemporary embroidery and textile art artist known for work that mixes beauty, chaos, identity and emotional honesty.
After the first chat, I realised I needed to ask Sea... more
In this episode of NeedleXChange, I interview Sean Alistair, a Germany-based contemporary embroidery and textile art artist known for work that mixes beauty, chaos, identity and emotional honesty.
In this part, we move from the studio into parenthoo... more
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- Neil Twist - a good Twist!
Great decision to do the ad hoc episode with Neil. Loved it!! Best wishes in your work, Neil! And Jamie, I love this podcast!
Apple Podcasts5Lin Gassaway
United Statesa year ago - Excellent!
Wonderful, in depth interviews feel compelling and still conversational. Jamie Chalmers is a great interviewer and chooses wonderful guests. Highly recommend!
Apple Podcasts5veusviUnited Statesa year ago - Love it!
Really enjoy this podcast and the opportunity to hear about textile artists in depth.
Apple Podcasts5Less pal hall
United Kingdom2 years ago - Well this is my first time listening !!
Well what can I say !! Im amazed at how informative this pod cast is ,Jamie you are amazing I have truly really enjoyed Listen to these podcasts, 10/10 you are genuine Legend push the arts like you truly fab
Apple Podcasts5BongoPeteUnited Kingdom2 years ago - Inspiring and entertaining listening for stitch-enthusiasts
I love this podcast! The conversations Mr X Stitch curates with his amazing guests are lovely to listen to while sewing or walking. They really get to the heart of what inspires and engages each artist, and I await every episode with enthusiasm.
Apple Podcasts5Isa8364United Kingdom2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #128 |  Italy/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #215 |  Australia/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #12 |  New Zealand/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #84 |  Spain/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #134 |  Switzerland/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #153 | New Zealand/Arts |
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What is NeedleXChange about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show features in-depth conversations with contemporary textile artists, embroiderers, and mixed-media makers, focusing on process, technique, and the realities of running creative practices. Across episodes, guests discuss evolving practices from embroidery and cross-stitch to sculpture and textile-based storytelling, often tying craft to broader themes like curatorial work, community building, sustainability, and personal resilience. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on the intersection of craft with culture, history, and entrepreneurship, plus candid explorations of parenting, burnout, and career pivots that offer practical inspiration for makers and art-focused professionals alike.
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Which podcasts are similar to NeedleXChange?
These podcasts share a similar audience with NeedleXChange:
1. Haptic & Hue
2. The Long Thread Podcast
3. Check Your Thread: Sewing More Sustainably
4. Textile Talk
5. The Great Women Artists
How many episodes of NeedleXChange are there?
NeedleXChange launched 3 years ago and published 148 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on NeedleXChange include:
1. Sean Alistair
2. Renan Estivan
3. Shea Wilkinson
4. Charlotte Wood
5. Jessica Pyle
6. Robert Ossent
7. Robert Ossant
8. Jessica Pile
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