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Textile Talk

Gail Cowley
Textile Art
Freehand Machine Embroidery
Creative Process
Complexity and Simplicity In Art
Embroidery
Art and Meditation
Art Market Studies
Daily Practice In Art
Crochet
Art Quilting
Mixed Media
Micro Knitting
Textiles
Fiber Arts
Portland, Oregon
Royal School Of Needlework
Covid-19
Fabric Art
Art Education
Embroidery Techniques

This podcast is for craft and textile enthusiasts all around the world. We're constantly adding great interviews with textile artists, tutors and retailers plus a little advice on our own distance study courses in craft and much more. The School of Stitched Textiles is the largest UK provider of City & Guilds Accredited Textile based distance learning courses. You can find out site at www.... more

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Latest Episodes

Emily Jo Gibbs has established an international reputation for her delicate silk organza appliqué. In her current practice Emily creates hand-stitched Portraits and Still Lifes with a graphic quality, observing the quiet beauty of the overlooked. Gen... more

Fleur Woods is a Contemporary Fibre Artist, Author, Teacher and Mentor based in Aotearoa New Zealand. Inspired by nature and drawn to fibres and textiles Fleur has developed her 'stitched paintings' through a decade of experimentation in her studio. ... more

With a keen observation of nature, Emma Rosa uses multi-disciplinary techniques and mixed media to create botanical studies from fabric and thread.

Marrying a foundation in fine art and a past career in dressmaking, she utilises machine embroidery w... more

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Ellie is a textile artist working from her garden studio in Brighton. Surrounded by the South Downs, Sussex coastline and wild plants discovered on walks, she draws inspiration from colours, contours and the ever-changing atmosphere of the natural wo... more

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Emily Jo Gibbs
Textile Artist known for her silk organza portraits and still lifes
Episode: Artist Interview - Emily Jo Gibbs
Fleur Woods
Contemporary fiber artist, author, teacher, and mentor
Independent artist
Episode: Artist Interview - Fleur Woods
Ellie Hipkin
Textile mixed media artist, founder of the Flourish Textile Art Hub
Flourish Textile Art Hub
Episode: Artist Interview - Ellie Hipkin
Kelley Aldridge
Embroidery teacher with a background in IT training and management
Royal School of Needlework
Episode: Artist Interview - Kelley Aldridge
Amanda Cobbett
Award-winning textile artist with over 25 years of experience.
Episode: Artist Interview - Amanda Cobbett
Karen L. Miller
Owner of Redbird Quilt Co., master educator for Aurifil, and passionate advocate for free motion quilting
Aurifil
Episode: Artist Interview - Karen L Miller (Aurifil Threads)
Gail Harker
Textile artist and teacher from Washington State, USA.
Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts
Episode: Artist Interview - Gail Harker
Lorrraine Benjamin
Exhibiting textile artist, long-arm quilters business owner, and graduate of the master practitioner course.
The Tangled Thread
Episode: Master Pratitioner Course - Lorrraine Benjamin
Lucy Martin
Head of Education at Hand & Lock, classically trained embroiderer and former designer for brands like Alexander McQueen.
Hand & Lock
Episode: Artist Interview - Lucy Martin

Host

Gail Cowley
Host of the Textile Talk podcast, she engages with various textile artists and educators, fostering insightful discussions in the textile community.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Wonderfully informative & inspiring!

    I look forward to every episode! Gail is a skilled interviewer who allows her guests to communicate fully and in ways that feel relevant. It’s conversational but not waffling, informative but not didactic. I love this podcast and highly recommend it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    veusvi
    United States7 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    Really well done interviews that are interesting and relaxing to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alisoncs
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Listeners describe the content as wonderfully informative and inspiring, praising the conversational tone and the skill of the interviewer. Many appreciate the insightful interviews, indicating they feel both relaxed and engaged while listening. The overall feedback highlights the podcast's ability to connect listeners with experts and enhance their understanding of textile arts.

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Apple Podcasts
#35
United States/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#26
United Kingdom/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#52
Canada/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#23
Australia/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#23
Italy/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#67
France/Leisure/Crafts

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Artist Interview - Emily Jo Gibbs
Q: Is it something that you enjoy? Is it something that you relish or something that you feel that you have to do?
Emily shares her love for teaching and how it complements her practice, providing fulfillment and inspiration.
Artist Interview - Emily Jo Gibbs
Q: How do you choose the subjects for your portraits?
Emily mentions that she often draws inspiration from her community and artists whose work she appreciates.
Artist Interview - Fleur Woods
Q: How do you go about describing the workshops when you're doing them?
Fleur emphasizes meeting participants where they are in their creative journey, encouraging exploration and personal expression in their work.
Artist Interview - Fleur Woods
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about how your background in painting informs your textile practice?
Fleur states that she approaches stitching similarly to painting, building layers and using threads like paintbrushes, blending techniques from both mediums.
Textile Talk with Emma Rosa
Q: What would you say to students wanting to take their practice into the professional field?
Don't leave it till the last minute; preparation and setting time aside for experimentation are crucial.

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Focused on the craft and textile community, this audio series features a variety of interviews with textile artists, educators, and retailers, offering insights into the world of textiles and the creative processes behind them. Listeners can expect discussions surrounding the significance of different techniques in textile arts, including quilting, embroidery, and weaving, as well as personal journeys of established artists and emerging talents. The podcast aims to educate its audience about artistic practices, enhance appreciation for textile crafts, and provide guidance for those interested in pursuing their own textile education through distance learning courses.

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These podcasts share a similar audience with Textile Talk:

1. Haptic & Hue
2. The Long Thread Podcast
3. Check Your Thread: Sewing More Sustainably
4. The Quilter on Fire Podcast
5. Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"

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Textile Talk launched 4 years ago and published 36 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 Textile Talk include:

1. Emily Jo Gibbs
2. Fleur Woods
3. Ellie Hipkin
4. Kelley Aldridge
5. Amanda Cobbett
6. Karen L. Miller
7. Gail Harker
8. Lorrraine Benjamin

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