Jul Aug 2022

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Our featured artists for July-August are:

Priscilla Edwards - Mixed media sculptural textiles

David Morrish - Digital embroidery from the self-styled ‘disruptive designer'

Victoria Baumgartner - Folk art embroidery in aid of Ukraine. Get involved

Holly Searle, The Subversive Stitcher - Slogan-led protest artwork

Jenny King Embroidery Studio - The rush to make Sam King’s galactic jumpsuit for Eurovision 2022

Sue Rangeley - Exquisite machine-made lace on items inspired by Vita Sackville-West

Jamie Holman - A royal commission to mark the Queen’s platinum jubilee

Dr Susan Kay-Williams - A chat with the chief executive of the Royal School of Needlework as it celebrates 150 years

Deborah Campbell - A Scottish artist focusing on the coast and its dwindling sea bird numbers

Firouz FarmanFarmaian - Getting to know the shyrdak rugs produced by the women of Kyrgyzstan for the Venice Biennale

Susan Doherty - Are Susan’s artworks like voodoo dolls, deep and meaningful or fun? It’s your decision

Material Matters - The Bacton Altar Cloth, made from what is thought to be Elizabeth I’s only dress still in existence

Amanda Stinton - Winner of the Visitors’ Choice Prize at the Fashion and Embroidery Show 2022, Amanda captures hearts and minds