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NeedleXChange

Jamie Chalmers
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Textile Art
The Great Tapestry Of Scotland
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Xstitch Magazine
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Scottish History
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Craftivism
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History Of Europe Tapestry
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Dundee Tapestry

Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers interviews needlework and textile artists to find out how they make their art, how they build their business and why they love working with a needle and thread.

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In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Kirstie McLeod.

Kirstie is a textile artist whose career has spanned performance installations, couture wedding dresses, and large-scale garments that test the limits of fabric and endurance.

Kirstie is ... more

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Kirstie MacLeod.

Kirstie is a textile artist whose career has spanned performance installations, couture wedding dresses, and large-scale garments that test the limits of fabric and endurance. In 2009 Kir... more

In this episode of NeedleXChange I welcome back Dr Jack Roberts AKA JPR Stitch.

Jack is a textile artist known for his bold, abstract stitchings and his dedication to daily practice.

This episode dives into the quiet and public sides of creative wo... more

In this episode of NeedleXChange I welcome back Dr Jack Roberts AKA JPR Stitch.

Jack is a textile artist known for his bold, abstract stitchings and his dedication to daily practice.

In this first half of our conversation, Jack shares the origins o... more

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Recent Guests

Jack Roberts
Textile artist and author of a new book reflecting daily practice in abstract embroidery.
JPR Stitch
Episode: JPR Stitch Returns | Abstract Machine Embroidery [NX110]
Lesley Wheeler
Poet, quilter, and textile artist who merges tarot symbolism with textiles.
Episode: Lesley Wheeler - Textilia Arcana [NX108]
Tal Fitzpatrick
A socially engaged artist and craftivist whose quilts and textile works carry both personal and political meaning.
Episode: Tal Fitzpatrick - The Doctor of Craftivism [NX106]
Melissa English Campbell
Artist known for weaving that integrates paint and explores complex visual themes.
Episode: Melissa English Campbell - Warping Reality [NX104]
Claire Voelkel-Sedlmeir
A textile artist known for her storytelling through stitch.
Episode: Claire Voelkel-Sedlmeir - Domestic Documentary Part 2 [NX103]
Fuzzy Mall
An extraordinary artist known for creating large-scale textile portraits and installations from reclaimed fabrics.
Episode: Fuzzy Mall - Having It Large [NX100]
Deborah Simon
An extraordinary sculptor and embroiderer known for her anatomical artistry and unique textile pieces.
Self-employed
Episode: Deborah Simon - Animalistic Abstraction
Holly Searle
Visual artist transforming vintage tea towels into bold subversive statements.
Episode: Holly Searle - Subversive Stitcher [NX096]
Hattie McGill
Embroidery artist and costume specialist whose work has been featured in major films.
Episode: Hattie McGill - Cinematic Goldwork [NX094]

Host

Jamie Chalmers
Host known as Mr. X Stitch, Jamie Chalmers is passionate about textile arts and is dedicated to spotlighting various artists and their creative processes. He engages deeply with his guests to uncover their artistic journeys and the significance of their craft.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    Lin Gassaway
    United States7 months ago
  • Excellent!

    Wonderful, in depth interviews feel compelling and still conversational. Jamie Chalmers is a great interviewer and chooses wonderful guests. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    veusvi
    United States9 months ago
  • Love it!

    Really enjoy this podcast and the opportunity to hear about textile artists in depth.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Less pal hall
    United Kingdoma year 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 Podcasts
    5
    BongoPete
    United Kingdoma year 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 Podcasts
    5
    Isa8364
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth and creativity of the interviews, often highlighting the engaging and informative nature of the discussions.
Audience members recommend the show for its strong focus on textile artists and their narratives, making it a valuable resource for artists and art enthusiasts alike.
The conversations are described as both conversational and insightful, making them suitable for listening during creative activities.

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Peter Frederiksen - Tension In His Stitches [NX063]
Q: And how did you get into the world of stitching young Peter?
Peter shared his journey from a high school home economics class, where he first embroidered a patch, to studying at the Art Institute of Chicago where he explored fibers and humor in art.
Melissa Zexter - Photographic Memories [NX065]
Q: When I was a kid, she tried to show me how to knit and I knit like little things for my dolls and they all came out crooked and it just wasn't my thing.
Melissa shares that her mother did a lot of textile arts, but she didn't initially gravitate towards sewing until later in life.
Melissa Zexter - Photographic Memories [NX065]
Q: Can you talk like through the process? Is it possible to do that?
Melissa describes that she often begins taking photographs without a specific idea in mind regarding how she plans to alter them with sewing, allowing for a more intuitive creative process.
Niamh Wimperis - Arts & Crafts & Business Part 2 [NX093]
Q: And at what point are you going to run out of people to teach embroidery in Cheltenham?
Just new people every time; I haven't run out yet; we've sold out of each workshop I've done.
Niamh Wimperis - Arts & Crafts & Business Part 2 [NX093]
Q: Can you remember some of the early things, like rookie errors or anything like that?
I mean, I guess kind of not knowing fabric sizes, like ordering the wrong size of fabric.

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This program explores the vibrant world of textile and needlework through engaging interviews with artists who breathe life into fabric and thread. Each episode offers a glimpse into the creative processes, personal stories, and unique artistic journeys of featured guests, who range from innovators in abstract embroidery to socially engaged craftivists. Listeners can expect a blend of insightful discussions about the cultural significance of textile arts and the personal narratives that inspire each artist's work, making it a fruitful resource for anyone interested in creativity, artistic expression, and the transformative power of making with textiles.

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1. Jack Roberts
2. Lesley Wheeler
3. Tal Fitzpatrick
4. Melissa English Campbell
5. Claire Voelkel-Sedlmeir
6. Fuzzy Mall
7. Deborah Simon
8. Holly Searle

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