Today on the Stitchery Stories embroidery and textile art podcast, Louise Gardiner shares her life in fabric & thread.
Louise specialises in contemporary embroidery, particularly complex machine embroidered applique, with great detail, plenty of beads and texture.
Louise has recently worked on some high profile projects, including the Pukka Herbs Cape of Empowerment, and her Instagram initiated Stitch-A-Cloud. She also extends her work, using her embroidery designs to create beautiful velvet poufs and luxurious silk scarves. These items are essential additions to her business.
Susan Weeks chats with Louise about:
Her love of complex applique, machine embroidery & beading Creating The Cape of Empowerment commissioned by Pukka Herbs The emotional response experienced by it's wearers The popularity of her Instagram #stitchacloud project Having the courage to say No and to create space for something else The ups and downs of freelancer life Extending artwork into other saleable products Supporting creativity and artisans The excitement of exhibiting at RHS Chelsea Flower Show and much more...For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Examples of Louise's work at https://stitcherystories.com/louisegardiner
Follow the Stitchery Stories Instagram channel at: https://www.instagram.com/stitcherystories_podcast/
Visit: http://www.lougardiner.co.uk/
Shop: http://www.lougardiner.co.uk/shop.php
Look: https://www.instagram.com/lou_gardiner_embroidery/
Other guests mentioned: Jayne Emerson
Collette Kinley: A Birds Eye View in hand embroidery
Alison Carpenter-Hughes : free machine embroidery artist
Meredith Woolnough: Machine Embroidered Natural Specimens
Jenni Dutton: Capturing The Complexities Of Aging Through Textile Art
Annie Crane: Creating Textile Art With Whimsical Abandon
Claire Edwards: Pushing The Boundaries Of Traditional Hand Embroidery
Jessica Aldred: Designing Her Life Through Embroidery
Susan Weeks: Some Thoughts and Questions around Stitchery Stories Podcast
Claire Mort: Powerful Pop Art in Hand Embroidery
Ilke Cochrane: Delightful Hardanger Embroidery
Ami James Returns : Soothing Anxiety With Mindful Sewing
Jane Austen Embroidery: The Stories Behind The Words And Stitches
Lianne Van Leyen : Creating cross stitch patterns from antique schoolgirl samplers
Kate Tume: powerful textile art to highlight species loss
Eva Kitok: Textile artist making the most of spare minutes
Sharing 2019 Stitchery Stories Global Listener Highlights
CarolAnn J Allan: Loving Shibori and Slow Stitch
Stitchery Stories Live Part Two at Podcast Social Club
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Lynn Comley : Textile Artist Up And Down Dale
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