From conception to creation

Take a behind-the-scenes look with top textile artists as they share the journey of creating their art. Discover their inspiration, research, and the steps they took to bring their art to life.

Lindsay Olson: From conception to creation

From conception to creation

Sue Stone: From conception to creation

From conception to creation

Vanessa Marr: From conception to creation

From conception to creation

Ailish Henderson: From conception to creation

From conception to creation

Ailish Henderson: Pistachio Smiles scarf|Ailish Henderson

Alice Fox: From conception to creation

From conception to creation

Emily Jo Gibbs: Stitching the tools of the trade

From conception to creation

Nike Schroeder: From conception to creation

From conception to creation

Nike Schroeder: Sequence 1|Nike Schroeder: Installation shot of TAKE AWAY. A solo show at Walter Maciel Gallery

Ali Ferguson: Embroidering emotional connections

From conception to creation

Ali Ferguson: (Hi)Stories Uncovered|Ali Ferguson: (Hi)Stories Uncovered|Ali Ferguson: (Hi)Stories Uncovered|Sketchbook Page: Jotting down 'Locard's Exchange Principle' started a 'thread of thought' Ali is still following today.|A handwritten letter captures the emotions of the writer at the exact moment of pen hitting paper.|Ali Ferguson: A mind map of Miss Dorothy|Ali Ferguson: "My dear child" letters

Debbie Smyth: From conception to creation

From conception to creation

Debbie Smyth: Detail of installation. Thread and pins on painted board.|Debbie Smyth: Market stalls in Taipei|Debbie Smyth: Preparatory work|Debbie Smyth: Installation of the artworks|Debbie Smyth: Detail of installation. Thread and pins on painted board.|Debbie Smyth: Detail of bow and arrow. Thread and pins on painted board.|Debbie Smyth: Installation of the works|Debbie Smyth: Detail of pins

Haf Weighton: From conception to creation

From conception to creation

|Haf Weighton: Salve mosaic at Rookwood hospital