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Meet our cover star King Eadwig whose short life story would not have been out of place in the ruthless world of HBO’s @gameofthrones drama. Inside, we bring you the story of seven Saxon kings and @jackypuzey’s incredible eight-year project to portray them in stitch.
Elsewhere, we delve into garden delights with the work of @janethaighherwork and @hannahlouisestitches. Janet’s work looks at ‘Tulip Mania’ and the gardens of @nationaltrust property Hidcote. Hannah tells us how, after tragic family loss, she changed her career to the healing practice of textiles, with pieces incorporating her love of houseplants (she currently has 60).
A retrospective on feminist stalwart Su Richardson looks at 50 years of her work, which often uses humour to grab people’s attention, such as in her Boob Licious series.
‘Offbeat Artist’ profiles @leahdoeland from Australia whose Covid Couture collection is remarkable in rescuing items from the bin that would seem impossible to recycle. She uses them to create jackets – the ultimate in junk couture.
Meanwhile, from New Zealand, @alison_leauanae tells us about her vivid abstract works, partly inspired by her Samoan heritage.
We also meet the new CEO of the @royalneedlework and discover her plans to revisit the spirit of the Arts and Crafts Movement; and catch up with @jessiechorley whose major solo exhibition is set to delight. Plus, we’ve got the latest from David Morrish @kingfly_embroidery, who has just published a book on digital embroidery and is working on a new style of ‘darker’ pieces.
Finally, we take a peek inside The Sewing Room of award-winning artist @beth.som, who is settling into her new studio at New Brewery Arts, Cirencester.
Claire Waring
EDITOR
Embroidery magazine
