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Machine stitch

Explore the precision and versatility of machine stitching used in modern textile crafts.

            Woo Jin Joo: Magic, myths and monsters in mixed media

            Artist interview

            A closeup of large plastic bag with embroidered with a Tiger design

            Stop stalling, start stitching

            Creative development

            Hands picking out spools from a collection of threads

            Andrea Barrios Aguilar: Colour alchemist

            Artist interview

            A close up of an intricate textile design artwork in contrasting bold colours.

            Winnie van der Rijn: Subverting the patriarchy with textiles

            Artist interview

            A pile of fabric handkerchiefs with red embroidered 'lipstick' stains

            Alice Burnhope: Sensory stitching

            Artist interview

            Alice Burnhope stands inside her textile artwork 'Stone Upon Stone' looking up.

            Monika Kinner: Prairie land thread paintings

            Artist interview

            Close up of a colorful yarn artwork depicting an autumnal field with clouds in a blue sky

            Bonnie Peterson: Stitch activist

            Artist interview

            A close up detail of a colorful patchwork quilt with hand stitched writing on it

            Ben Venom: Punk rock piecing

            Artist interview

            Ben Venom, Skull Love, 2023. 91cm x 91cm (36" x 36"). Quilting, appliqué. Recycled fabric.

            Rosie James: Dangling delights

            Artist interview

            Beatrice Mayfield: Queen of beads

            Artist interview

            Beatrice Mayfield