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
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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
Tracey Coverley: Textile Artist
Diane Gaffney: Trader In South East Asian Textiles
SFSNAD: San Francisco School Of Needlework And Design
Susan Weeks: Celebrating Two years Of Stitchery Stories Textile Art & Embroidery Podcast
Amanda Cobbett: Realistic Embroidered Fungi and Lichen
Sally Stone: Textile Artist Yarnstorming York
Janine Heschl: Textile Wildlife Art
Sarah Cross: Artist Using Textiles And Multi-media Techniques
Kathleen Laurel Sage: Shaping Machine Embroidery With Heat
Emma Broughton: Embroidered Boxes
Loetitia Gibier: Hand Embroidery Artist With A Passion For Design
Rie Wenham: Hand Embroidery Artist Who Loves Spiders
Danielle Balfoort: Developing Abstract Contemporary Hand embroidery
Natalie Dupuis : Goldwork Embroidery Artist, Tutor & Designer
Clare Hunter: Banner Maker Writing The Threads Of Life
Laura Bray: Embroidery Artist & Creative Business Owner
Joe Mitchell: Tambour Embroidery & Haute Couture Embroidery
Tina Francis: Tapestry, Needlepoint, Canvaswork: Embroidery using wool & canvas
Eleanor Pigman: Contemporary Bead Embroidery Artist
Michelle Morgan: Hand Embroidery Artist
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