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 #51.
In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Emma McKee.
Emma McKee is a Chicago-based cross stitch artist whose work is adored by hip-hop artists and basketball icons.
This is the first part of our NeedleXChange and we talk about how Emma came into cross stitch and the circumstances in which her work came to the attention of the hip-hop community. I love chatting with Emma and this conversation flows in all kinds of directions. Tune in next week for the second part of our XChange and if you enjoyed the show, share it with a friend!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:03:00 - Emma's Background
00:09:02 - Community Engagement Through Fibre Arts
00:12:12 - The Therapeutic Benefits of Stitching
00:16:09 - Emma's Unique Stitching Technique
00:27:23 - Creating Cross-Stitch Jackets for Chance the Rapper
00:29:02 - Opportunities in the Music Industry
00:30:36 - Learning and Growing in Real Time
00:35:10 - The Impact of Music and Cross-Stitch
00:38:42 - Breaking Stereotypes in Cross-Stitch
00:42:08 - Navigating Corporate Commissions
Links:
Website: stitchgawd.com
Instagram: thestitchgawd
Intro music is Loopty Loops by Pandaraps via Epidemic Sound.
About NeedleXChange
An artist interview podcast exploring contemporary embroidery and textile art. Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers.
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