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In the studio with Leah Vivienne

You will find Leah painting with wool in her studio on a small vineyard in Martinborough on New Zealand’s South Island. She shares what she loves about textiles and how she went from an admirer, to a maker.

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Our top favourite stitch artists

Sometimes it’s easy to forget actually how much work goes into a handmade creation – and embroidery is one art form that is created literally stitch by stitch. These are some of our favourite stitch artists from across the globe.

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Seeds of design

She’s designed textiles for the likes of Chanel and Dior, with her work sometimes being spotted on the catwalk or on high street. In this q&a we learn more about Jayne Emerson, her textile designs, and ‘fabric recipes’.

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Stephanie’s mindful hobby

Stephanie wears many hats – fibre artist, author, you name it. She shares how her family history, health history, and the realisation of her need for self-care has shaped her creative journey and her latest project, The Mindful Hobby.

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Pulling through

Roci Zeegers shares how fibre art helped her beat fear and anxiety, and instead introduced her to a world of creativity and community.

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Woven together

After a couple of years of making and selling macramé, Brittanee suddenly found herself craving something new. She tells us about finding that inspiration again, and the importance of the ever-growing fibre art community.

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Creative reflection

Kate’s connection to fibre art started at a young age, visiting her Oma’s wool shop. She tells us about her small business, Moonwake Fiber, that she runs today.

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