In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Chloe Savage.

Chloe is a conservation embroiderer, couture specialist, and educator whose studio practice spans everything from National Trust restorations to hands-on needlepoint kits.

In this second half of our conversation, we trace Chloe's creative upbringing through diamond mines, Paris couture, and the Royal School of Needlework.

She unpacks how life detours—from teen motherhood to science teaching—ultimately fueled her practice and how art became a lifeline through grief. Please note this episode briefly touches on emotional abuse.

Another artist who processed personal trauma through artistic practice is the wonderful machine embroiderer Julie Heaton. We had a NeedleXChange way back in episodes 25 & 26.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:30 - Conservation Stories and Experiences

00:06:52 - Art as a Reflection of Personal Struggles

00:15:33 - The Journey of Healing and Empowerment

00:18:50 - Future Directions in Textile Art

00:22:59 - Embracing Creative Freedom

00:24:03 - The Role of Education in Artistic Expression

00:27:04 - The Influence of Family on Creativity

00:28:17 - Exploring Personal Interests and Hobbies

00:29:27 - The Impact of Art Installations

00:30:27 - Chloe's Favourites

00:40:57 - Overcoming Challenges and Unique Facts

Links:

Website: chloesavageembroidery.com

Instagram: chloesavageembroidery

Intro music is Getting Good at Letting Go (Instrumental Version) by Vicki Vox 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.

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