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
Georgina Bellamy: 3D Goldwork & Beaded Animals
Hattie McGill: Hand Embroidery Artist
Yvonne Fuchs: Relax With Slow Stitching
Saima Kaur: Inspired By Indian Folk Art
Adam Pritchett: Intricate Insects & Antique Frames
Jane Sanders: Textile Portraits Of Iconic Pop Stars
Ann Small: Layered Cloth and Quirky Characters
Anne Brooke: From Sketchbooks To Mixed Media Stitched Collage
Annie Taylor: Telling Stories With Large Soft Sculptures
Profanity Embroidery Group: Huge Fun Creating Beautiful Art From Ugly Words
Jan Dowson: Award-Winning Textile Art Tutor & Textile Artist
Deborah Mullins: Embroidery Artist Inspired By Palestine
Jamie Malden: Block Printing Specialist & Founder of Colouricious.com
Lindy Richardson: Historic Embroidery Conservation & Community Inspiration
Jessica Grady: Embroidery Artist Using Unusual Materials And Bold Colours
Nicky Merrick: Event Photographer to Pole Wear - A Creative Journey
Fran Brammer: Inspired By Beautiful Yorkshire Landscapes
Julia Triston: Celebrating Marks & Memories In Old Clothing & Cloth
Anne Kelly: Textile Art From Re-used Textile Treasures
Chris Gray: Medieval Mysteries, Mushrooms, Moths and Mice
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