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NeedleXChange

Jamie Chalmers
Embroidery
Textile Art
Craftivism
Machine Embroidery
The Great Tapestry Of Scotland
Textiles
Needlexchange
Xstitch Magazine
Domestic Dusters
Quilting
Haute Couture
Textile Arts
Photography
Royal School Of Needlework
Goldwork
CRAFT
Scottish History
Community Arts
Needlework
Cross Stitch

Jamie “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

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes163Founded3 years ago
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It's the school summer holidays and I'm taking a break. So instead of new chats, I'm replaying some of my old favourites!

This is a repeat of episode #8.

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Meredith Woolnough.

Meredith Woolnough is an Aus... more

It's the school summer holidays and I'm taking a break. So instead of new chats, I'm replaying some of my old favourites!

This is a repeat of episode #64.

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Peter Frederiksen.

Peter Frederiksen is a Chica... more

It's the school summer holidays and I'm taking a break. So instead of new chats, I'm replaying some of my old favourites!

This is a repeat of episode #63.

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Peter Frederiksen.

Peter Frederiksen is a Chica... more

It's the school summer holidays and I'm taking a break. So instead of new chats, I'm replaying some of my old favourites!

This is a repeat of episode #87.

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Stephanie Kelly Clark.

Stephanie is a contempor... more

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Recent Guests

Stephanie Kelly Clark
American embroidery artist
Episode: REPLAY: Stephanie Kelly Clark - Life Is Art [NX086]
Orly Cogan
New York-based needlework artist
Independent artist / NeedleXChange guest
Episode: REPLAY: Orly Cogan - Modern Fictions Part 2 [NX034]
Diana Weymar
Embroidery artist, curator, founder of the Tiny Pricks Project
Tiny Pricks Project
Episode: REPLAY: Diana Weymar - Pricks of Inspiration Part 2 [NX056]
John Thomas Paradiso
Artist exploring gay culture through needlework and textiles
Episode: REPLAY: John Thomas Paradiso | Exotic Embroiderings [NX011]
Emma McKee
Chicago-based cross-stitch artist known as StitchGod
Independent artist
Episode: REPLAY: Emma McKee - On Becoming a StitchGawd in Chicago Part 2 [NX052]
Danielle Clough
South African needlework artist, also known as Fiancee Knowles
Independent artist
Episode: REPLAY: Danielle Clough - Making a Racket Part 2 [NX046]
Róisín Phelan
Contemporary embroidery and textile artist specializing in punch needle
Independent artist
Episode: Róisín Phelan - Making Light of Things [NX147]
Sean Alistair
Germany-based contemporary embroidery and textile artist; curator
Independent artist/curator
Episode: Sean Alistair - Nothing Ever Really Ends [NX144]
Renan Estivan
São Paulo-based contemporary embroidery and textile artist
Independent artist
Episode: Renan Estivan - Bodies at Rest Part 2 [NX143]

Host

Jamie Chalmers
Host of NeedleXChange, Mr X Stitch

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 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 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 Podcasts
    5
    veusvi
    United States2 years ago
  • Love it!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Less 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 Podcasts
    5
    BongoPete
    United 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 Podcasts
    5
    Isa8364
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Guests and host are consistently described as engaging and thoughtful.
Audience notes the show's ability to inspire sewing, stitching, and design work.
Listeners praise deep, in-depth yet accessible interviews.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#249
United Kingdom/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#105
Italy/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#151
Australia/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#2
Israel/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#36
Israel/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#123
Spain/Arts/Visual Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

REPLAY: Orly Cogan - Modern Fictions Part 2 [NX034]
Q: Is there a point where you'll overlap your earlier work with what you do now—reflecting you as a 20-something or your daughter in that stage?
She considers whether future work might channel her daughter's experiences or her own younger self, but suggests that current themes are more anchored in motherhood and contemporary female dynamics, with a natural evolution toward new subjects rather than a direct overlap with past work.
REPLAY: Orly Cogan - Modern Fictions Part 2 [NX034]
Q: Can you talk through your process a little bit, in terms of the making of the pieces and stuff?
Orly describes a hybrid process using drawing, handwork, and a mix of vintage fabrics with contemporary textiles, emphasizing handwork over machine sewing and a desire to splice different materials to create layered, multi-media thread drawings.
REPLAY: Orly Cogan - Modern Fictions Part 2 [NX034]
Q: Do you think that the content of your art changed after motherhood?
Yes. The focus shifted from interpersonal dynamics and dating to fertility and motherhood, and now to the teen years, with each life stage informing new themes and the use of different media, reflecting personal growth and changing family dynamics.
REPLAY: Diana Weymar - Pricks of Inspiration Part 2 [NX056]
Q: Can I read you a quote?
Diana confirms the method of sourcing quotes from writers and artists to weave into her work, emphasizing attribution and the idea that language in art can broaden the public discourse.
Róisín Phelan - Making Light of Things Part 2 [NX148]
Q: What's your take on your artistic style and its relation to photorealism?
She argues that her style is intentionally not photorealistic, valuing interpretation and personal language over precision, which makes her work more expressive and easier to produce in larger quantities.

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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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1. Stephanie Kelly Clark
2. Orly Cogan
3. Diana Weymar
4. John Thomas Paradiso
5. Emma McKee
6. Danielle Clough
7. Róisín Phelan
8. Sean Alistair

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