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NeedleXChange

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

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

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In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Haf Weighton, a Wales-based contemporary embroidery and textile artist known for turning place, memory and identity into stitch.

This is part two, where we turn to Wales, starting with Arts Council suppo... more

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Haf Weighton, a Wales-based contemporary embroidery and textile artist whose work is rooted in places, journeys and the details we usually walk past.

We talk about the story behind her High Street exhibi... more

In this episode of NeedleXChange, I interview Prisma Andrade, a Chicago-based fiber and textile artist and recent School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduate whose work turns her family's archive into material and asks what makes something sacred... more

In this episode of NeedleXChange, I interview Prisma Andrade, a Chicago-based fiber and textile artist and recent School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduate whose work turns her family's archive into material and asks what makes something sacred... more

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Recent Guests

Haf Weighton
Artist featured on NeedleXChange
Episode: Haf Weighton - Looking Up [NX154]
Prisma Andrade
Guest artist; fiber/textile practitioner
Episode: Prisma Andrade: Making the Ordinary Sacred Part 2 [NX153]
Margot Peer
Artist exploring cross-stitch and mixed media; known for large-scale crying portraits
Independent artist
Episode: Margot Peer – Wonky in the Right Way Part 2 [NX151]
Masey Kaplan
Founder of the Loose Ends project
Loose Ends
Episode: Masey Kaplan - Loose Ends [NX150]
Meredith Woolnough
Australian machine embroidery artist known for organic embroidery
Episode: REPLAY: Meredith Woolnough | Organic Machine Embroidery [NX008]
Peter Frederiksen
Chicago-based machine embroidery artist
Independent artist
Episode: REPLAY: Peter Frederiksen - Tension In His Stitches Part 2 [NX064]
Stephanie Kelly Clark
American embroidery artist
Episode: REPLAY: Stephanie Kelly Clark - Life Is Art Part 2 [NX087]
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]

Host

Jamie Chalmers
Host of NeedleXChange

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • NeedleXChange

    Tous ces podcasts sont en anglais. Il pourrait au moins y avoir un traduction à lire. Quel dommage

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Passioncouture
    France2 months ago
  • 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 States2 years 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

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The show is lauded for comprehensive technical detail and the breadth of guest artists.
Many appreciate the accessible yet thoughtful discussion of craft, artcontext, and sustainability.
Listeners praise the host for deep, conversational interviews that feel both intimate and informative.

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Apple Podcasts
#87
United Kingdom/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#82
Italy/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#220
Australia/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#55
Japan/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#86
Sweden/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#105
Israel/Arts/Visual Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

REPLAY: Meredith Woolnough | Organic Machine Embroidery [NX008]
Q: Meredith, where should people go to find out about you or take your courses?
They can find her via meredithwoolnough.com.au and social handles like @meredithwoolnough on Instagram and meredithwoolnoughartists on Facebook.
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.

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What is NeedleXChange about and what kind of topics does it cover?

NeedleXChange tends to feature in-depth conversations with fiber artists, stitchers, and mixed-media creators who push embroidery, cross-stitch, and textile art into contemporary arenas. Episodes frequently explore artistic process, scale, and presentation, as well as sustainable creative practices and the business side of making. Listeners can expect insights into technique, mica-style storytelling through textiles, and the way craft intersects with art world contexts, education, and social themes. A notable strength is the host's knack for drawing out practical detail—from workflow and tools to publishing, collaborations, and teaching—making it particularly useful for artists looking to elevate their practice or brands seeking to sponsor ... more

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Recent guests on NeedleXChange include:

1. Haf Weighton
2. Prisma Andrade
3. Margot Peer
4. Masey Kaplan
5. Meredith Woolnough
6. Peter Frederiksen
7. Stephanie Kelly Clark
8. Orly Cogan

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