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 first part of our conversation, we dive into the power of shared studio spaces, the value of peer critique, and how Chloe has built a collaborative practice that's both rigorous and restorative.

My recent NeedleXChanges with Kirstie McLeod, founder of the Red Dress project, also emphasised the benefits of collaborative projects and if you’ve not listened to those yet, you’re missing a treat. Find that chat at episodes 112 + 113.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:30 - Introduction to Creative Spaces and Community

00:06:51 - Collaborative Environment and Skill Sharing

00:12:36 - Finding Community and Support in Art

00:18:05 - Teaching Skills and Embracing Failure

00:24:46 - Creative Solutions in Crafting

00:29:23 - Childhood Influences and Artistic Roots

00:35:06 - Reconnecting with Needlework

00:39:44 - Fashion and Couture Insights

00:44:31 - The Pressure of Fashion Week

00:47:37 - Navigating Design Collaboration

Links:

Website: chloesavageembroidery.com

Instagram: chloesavageembroidery

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

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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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