NeedleXChange Jamie Chalmers

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Liz Kueneke.
Liz Kueneke is an Ibizan-based artist whose community created maps plot personal paths through urban environments.
This is the second part of our NeedleXChange in which we discover how Liz came to needlework, how the Urban Fabric concept came to be, Liz's relationship with Ibiza and we cover the usual Favourite questions. Finally, as is the way of these interviews, we learn another fascinating aspect of Liz's creative expression.
Be sure to listen to NX043 for the first part of our chat, to find out more about Urban Fabric.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:44 - Early Influences and Rediscovering Stitching
00:08:24 - Choosing Spain as a Creative Hub
00:15:26 - Mapping Ibiza and Using Natural Materials
00:22:19 - Incorporating Artistic Swimming as a Tool
Links:
Website: lizkueneke.com
Instagram: lizkueneke + the_urban_fabric
About NeedleXChange:
NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.
Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.
Visit the NeedleXChange website: https://www.needl.exchange/
Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChange
If you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.com
If you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!
Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/
And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!
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In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Liz Kueneke.
Liz Kueneke is an Ibizan-based artist whose community created maps plot personal paths through urban environments.
Her Urban Fabric project involves embroidering maps of different cities and inviting communities to weave their own narratives into the maps. The project aims to change people's perceptions of place and foster a sense of connection to their surroundings. Liz has conducted these participatory mapping projects in various cities around the world, including Barcelona, Manhattan, Bangalore and Morocco. Liz's work is influenced by the concept of psychogeography, which explores different ways of experiencing and understanding our environment.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:42 - Introduction and Background
00:09:44 - Different Attitudes and Responses to the Project
00:17:46 - Preserving and Sharing the Maps
Links:
Website: lizkueneke.com
Instagram: lizkueneke + the_urban_fabric
About NeedleXChange:
NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.
Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.
Visit the NeedleXChange website: https://www.needl.exchange/
Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChange
If you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.com
If you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!
Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/
And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers

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In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Kate Kretz. Kate Kretz is an acclaimed multidisciplinary artist known for her intricate, time-intensive works that tackle challenging societal issues.
In this second part of our NeedleXChange we talk about how American politics shaped Kate's work, how her book evolved from her work with artists and we discover an interesting fact about Kate's hobby for collecting... well, you'll have to listen to find out!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:02 - Using Art to Address Political Issues
00:08:03 - The MAGA Hat Series and Political Commentary
00:15:07 - Bully Culture and its Influence on Art
00:22:17 - Using Art to Navigate Challenges
00:23:56 - The Evolution of the Book
00:24:40 - Starting a Boot Camp for Artists
00:27:07 - Advocating for Artists' Voices
00:29:43 - The Impact of the Book
00:30:51 - Favourite Band/Album
00:31:17 - Favourite Book
00:32:01 - Favourite Film
00:33:46 - An Interesting Fact About Kate Kretz
Links:
Website: katekretz.com
Instagram: katekretzartist
Intro music is Meant to Love by William Benckert via Epidemic Sound.
About NeedleXChange:
NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.
Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.
Visit the NeedleXChange website: https://www.needl.exchange/
Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChange
If you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.com
If you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!
Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/
And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers
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In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Kate Kretz. Kate Kretz is an acclaimed multidisciplinary artist known for her intricate, time-intensive works that tackle challenging societal issues.
In this first part of our NeedleXChange we talk about Art from the Core, Kate's new book, we discover Kate's creative background and take a look at the experience of using human hair as an embroidery medium.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:01 - The Power of Art to Shape the World
00:08:06 - Finding Your Unique Artistic Voice
00:11:17 - Balancing Artistic Voice and Making a Living
00:14:22 - The Importance of Small-Scale Artistic Expression
00:23:31 - The Meditative Nature of Needlework
00:25:14 - Art as a Response to the World
00:27:01 - Childhood and Early Artistic Expression
00:32:23 - Discovering Fibre Art
00:34:27 - Exploring Hair as an Art Material
00:39:19 - Creating Art with Hair from Personal Experiences
Links:
Website: katekretz.com
Instagram: katekretzartist
Intro music is Meant to Love by William Benckert via Epidemic Sound.
About NeedleXChange:
NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.
Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.
Visit the NeedleXChange website: https://www.needl.exchange/
Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChange
If you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.com
If you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!
Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/
And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers
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In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Kathy Halper.
Kathy Halper is a mixed media artist from Illinois whose art takes a leftfield look at life. Her embroidered pieces explore slices of normal life with wit and style but they are just part of Kathy's creative repertoire.
In this second part of our NeedleXChange we discuss Kathy's fearless approach to problem solving and how she plays with media to bridge reality and fiction. And we have a good old chinwag about British TV as well.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:45 - The difference between the process of painting and of stitching.
00:06:45 - Abstract Paintings and Vases as Bridges
00:11:45 - The Story of Dog Park and the Fetch Vase
00:20:15 - Favourite band
00:22:15 - Favourite book
00:23:45 - Favourite podcast
00:29:15 - Favourite film
Links:
Website: kathyhalper.com
Instagram: kathyhalperstudio
Intro music is Down By The Creek by Victor Lundberg via Epidemic Sound.
About NeedleXChange:
NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.
Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.
Visit the NeedleXChange website: https://www.needl.exchange/
Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChange
If you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.com
If you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!
Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/
And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers
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In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Kathy Halper.
Kathy Halper is a mixed media artist from Illinois whose art takes a leftfield look at life. Her embroidered pieces explore slices of normal life with wit and style but they are just part of Kathy's creative repertoire.
In this first part of our NeedleXChange we explore the Joy Of Missing Out - the topics of Kathy's most recent series - and how Kathy's 2012 series looking at the emergence of teenage expression on Facebook turned out to be more controversial (and prescient) than she expected.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:00 - JOMO: The Joy of Missing Out
00:10:00 - The JOMO Series
00:16:00 - Exploring Heritage and Folk Art
00:18:00 - How Kathy started her textiles journey
00:22:00 - Documenting Teenagers on Facebook
Links:
Website: kathyhalper.com
Instagram: kathyhalperstudio
Intro music is Down By The Creek by Victor Lundberg via Epidemic Sound.
About NeedleXChange:
NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.
Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.
Visit the NeedleXChange website: https://www.needl.exchange/
Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChange
If you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.com
If you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!
Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/
And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers
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