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Izzy & Gina in stitchesWhat do we want?Gina has just finished two very quiet Open Studios weekends and has now learned that her summer schools won't run this year, leaving her uncertain about the future.
Izzy feels a bit flat and uninspired, As usual, she has lots of ideas for things she could do, but not quite enough motivation to pursue any of them! She needs to move forward soon but in which direction?
So how do we both decide what to do next? What do we want to do?
Mentioned:
Jane Brocket Yarnstorm https://yarnstorm.substack.com/
2023-07-2733 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesMidsummer musings (65)As we pass midsummer and start thinking about holidays and other summer pursuits we've both found our creativity diverted into other activities. As artists, should we worry?
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about life in general, and art and creativity in particular.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors. We both started our creative journey with machine embroidery, and we’re both still figuring out our ultimate creative destination! We chat about combining the creative process with running a bu...
2023-06-2934 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesEbbs and Flows (64)Do you find that creativity ebbs and flows? In this episode we discuss how we face the challenge of not feeling very creative whilst recognising there will be other times when we have more ideas than we can put into practice.
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat ab...
2023-06-1529 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesLeaving a legacy (63)How would you like to be remembered? As creative people we leave a lot of ‘stuff’ behind us but in this episode we chat about the true legacy we would like to leave rather than just the things we make.
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combin...
2023-06-0144 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesAre you a perfectionist? (62)Do you think of yourself as a perfectionist? In this episode we discuss what perfectionism means to us and whether it can be a good thing or a hindrance.
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that yo...
2023-05-1836 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesSelf care (61)What's the first thing we do when it all gets a bit overwhelming - and how else do we take care of ourselves?
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support fo...
2023-05-0453 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesDeadline Dilemmas (60)This week we have a listener question: "I need to impose my own deadlines to keep me on track. But how do I balance my need for a deadline against my inevitable angst when I can't meet them?"
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the cr...
2023-04-2054 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesBig or small? (59)What's the biggest thing we've made? The smallest? And does size matter, anyway?
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys.
Mentioned in this ep...
2023-04-0656 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesMinefield or manners? (58)How should we respond to critical comments on social media? Can we learn from them? Or is it just good manners to wait to be asked before giving your opinion?
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope th...
2023-03-2347 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesWhere to start if you had to start again? (57)What would you do if you lost it all - your creative work, your tools and supplies, your archive...where would you start, to replace it? Would you? This was the knotty question asked by a listener to the podcast!
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about co...
2023-03-091h 00
Izzy & Gina in stitchesSelling: facing the fear (56)Selling: no matter how much experience we have, it's still a tricky topic. How can we face our fears and feel better about selling?
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and su...
2023-02-2356 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesA Brand? Really?! (55)Not just for big companies: artists have a brand, too! At its simplest, our brand is the sum of everything we are and do, not just a logo or some pretty colours.
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and...
2023-02-0941 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesBreaking the rules with Jayne Emerson (54)From fashion to felt, patchwork to hashtags, and teaching Kirstie Allsopp to needlefelt along the way, Jayne Emerson's journey through art and textiles has taken all kinds of fascinating twists and turns. Join us as we untangle the threads!
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative pr...
2023-01-2637 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesLimiting beliefs (53)Do you want to reach for the stars? Dream big? What's holding you back?
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys.
Mentioned in th...
2023-01-1259 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesIt's a wrap! (52)In the last episode of 2022, we reflect on the best bits of the past year, the things we've learned, and what we might do differently next year.
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration an...
2022-12-1540 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesCreative dates (51)Taking yourself on a creative date is one of the best ways to nurture yourself as an artist: we all need to give ourselves time to "refill the well", regain perspective, and open ourselves to new ideas, influences and thoughts. But what makes a good creative date is different for everybody: here's what works for us.
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising...
2022-12-0150 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesWinging it - for 50! (50)50 episodes, and we're still talking...
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Art of Persistence (not re...
2022-11-1736 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesThe curse of creativity (49)Our compulsion to create keeps life interesting, but can create its own trouble: so is it a blessing or a curse?
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your ow...
2022-11-0338 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesMake it work (48)Many of us dream of turning our creative pursuits into a viable business. But where do you start? And is it even a good idea?
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and...
2022-10-2037 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesWhy we draw (47)Do you draw? And if not - why not? If you've stopped drawing, or never drawn, or you're scared to start, how can you get started again? And why do we think it's important you should? All questions we hope to answer in this episode!
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it al...
2022-10-061h 00
Izzy & Gina in stitchesWhen plans change (46)Since we last spoke the UK has faced massive change with the death of the queen, which has had an effect on many of us in one way or another. This has made us think about how we cope with change, whether they be nationwide events such as the death of a monarch, a worldwide pandemic or events and changes in our own lives.
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
I...
2022-09-2236 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesTaking a break (45)We're back from our summer break, but how did it go? Do we feel refreshed and revived and ready for an autumn of art, or do we need another holiday?!
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope th...
2022-09-0836 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesFollowing our own path (44)When we are creative it can be tricky to follow our own path and not try to emulate those artists we admire or who influence us. We have to learn to trust our own instincts and listen to our own voice rather than all the external voices and opinions that constantly bombard us. Easier said than done?
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors...
2022-07-2851 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesWhy we're different (43)Despite sharing many similarities - in our art, skills, interests, hangups and frustrations, politics, and more besides - four little letters mean we differ in a big way. A couple of months ago Izzy was diagnosed with ADHD, so in this episode we talk about what it means and what happens next.
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine e...
2022-07-141h 04
Izzy & Gina in stitchesListeners' Questions (42)You asked, we answered! And we'll definitely return to some of the topics raised in future episodes, as there was more to discuss than we had time for.
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find in...
2022-06-3036 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesRock'n'roll (41)The creative process can be a rollercoaster of ups and downs: how do we keep the momentum to see a project through to completion?
This is the third episode in our mini-series about the creative process, which started with Feeling Funky (39) and was followed by In The Groove (40). Now it's time for Rock'n'Roll!
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors sp...
2022-06-1635 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesIn the groove (40)How do we start a creative session in the studio? What are our "go to" moves to get us into our creative groove?
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your ow...
2022-06-0234 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesFeeling funky! (39)What do we do when we're in a funk with our art?! Last time we talked about how our art can drop down our list of priorities. By the time we get to our art, we can be tired and grumpy! So how do we break out of our funk, and get ourselves into the studio?
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising...
2022-05-1944 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesWhich comes first: art or teaching? (38)When we teach, often our own art and creativity can take a backseat. Why does this happen and what can we do to change it?
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel Moore and Gina Ferrari are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration an...
2022-05-0554 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesFraming textile art (37)To frame or not to frame? That is the question - and not just for textile art! We chat about some of the various ways we've finished and framed our textile work, and as a bonus, you can watch a video version of our chat over on our new YouTube channel https://youtu.be/I5Tlg-oOtdo.
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel Moore and Gina Ferrari are both practicing artists and t...
2022-04-2144 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesAre we overthinking this? (36)This week we're trying not to overthink things - and talking about what we can do if we find that we are.
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own cr...
2022-04-0755 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesWho's our audience? (35)This week, we're thinking about you, our audience, even more than usual! "Who is the audience for my work" is a question every artist grapples with. We both wear lots of different hats, but are we always talking to the same people? And if we want to reach more or new people, how do we do it?
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists...
2022-03-2453 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesWhy is it so hard to say no? (34)Do you ever find yourself saying yes when actually you want to say no? Why is it so hard to say no? In this episode we talk why it's hard, and how to (maybe) make it easier.
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative pr...
2022-03-1048 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesImposter Syndrome (33)Ever had the feeling you don't belong, you don't know what you're talking about, and you're not as good as other people say you are? Sounds a bit like imposter syndrome, and something most of us have experienced! Where does it come from? What triggers it? And is there anything we can do about it?
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors...
2022-02-2455 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesThe stuff we stitch (32)We've both stitched on some funny things in our time - and while we don't necessarily recommend that you give these a go, we thought you might be interested in exactly what we've stitched and how - and perhaps more importantly, what we stitch now and why!
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still fi...
2022-02-1059 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesDecluttering (31)We're creative people, and we use a lot of stuff. But what do we do when we have too much? Is it time to declutter? And how do we go about it?
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business an...
2022-01-2755 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesArtist Identity (30)Do you call yourself an artist? Or does that make you uncomfortable? We've both had mixed feelings in the past, so do we call ourselves artists now?!
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will fi...
2022-01-1352 min
Izzy & Gina in stitches2021 unravelled (29)In this final episode of the year, we look back at our goals and plans for 2021, and chat about whether we achieved them - or not! And if we didn't, do we know why? And do we like having plans anyway? Or do we prefer to set a rough intention for the year, and stay flexible?
We also talk a little about what 2022 might look like, what's actually important to us, and how we're going to attempt to keep ourselves on track in the new year.
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile ar...
2021-12-3046 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesColour Connections with Ruth Issett (28)Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys.
Mentioned in this episode:
Ruth Issett https://textilestudygroup.co.uk/members/ruth-issett/
Textile Study Gr...
2021-12-1654 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesAll I want for Christmas (27)Yes, it's that time of year! We think about what we might like to receive this Christmas - from the obvious and perhaps indulgent to the seemingly mundane things that would actually make our day.
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with run...
2021-12-0250 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesA Year of Podcasting (26)Our 26th episode and a year since we started this podcast! We chat about friendship, our personalities, what we've learned, and our plans for the future.
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find ins...
2021-11-181h 02Izzy & Gina in stitchesBotanical Embroidery with Maggie Schnücker (25)Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys.
In this episode we chat with Maggie Schnücker about her work and her new book.
Men...
2021-11-0433 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesBlowing our own trumpet: marketing! (24)Marketing is a key part of any business - including being an artist - but thinking about "marketing" can seem very dry and dull, and make you want to run for the hills. Maybe there's a different way to look at it?
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We cha...
2021-10-2152 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesTransferable skills (23)Do we have skills from other areas of life that help us in our art? That's what we're pondering this week, after spending a day learning an ancient skill that we may never use again. Or will we? Perhaps there is more value to learning new skills than just what you create on the day?
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Izzy and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in m...
2021-10-0746 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesRunning a creative business - with Viv Arthur of Art Van Go (22)In this episode Gina chats to Viv Arthur of Art Van Go, about how she came to be running such a successful and unique creative business.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys.
Mentioned in this episode:
Art Van Go
https://www.vycombe-arts.co.uk/
Art Van Go Creative Connexions
...
2021-09-2349 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesDeep and meaningful (21)In this episode, we discuss whether art needs to be deep and meaningful, whether it can just be for fun - or perhaps creating for fun is in fact creating meaningful art!
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Izzy and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business an...
2021-09-0950 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesLocation/Inspiration - with Kim Thittichai (20)In this episode Izzy chats to textile artist, tutor and author, Kim Thittichai about her inspirations, and what prompted her to move from the south coast of England to the west coast of Ireland and pastures new.
Izzy and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys.
Mentioned in this episode:
Kim Thittichai
https://www.kimt...
2021-08-2641 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesInspiration (19)This week we're talking about inspiration: what it is, what it isn't, and what to do with it when we've got it!
Izzy and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys.
Mentioned in this episode:
Foraged Fibres
https://www.foragedfibres.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/foragedfibres/?hl=en
Fi Oberon
ht...
2021-08-1246 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesSketchbooks (18)Sketchbooks - an essential part of the creative process? In this episode we discuss the sketchbooks we use, whether that's one or many, and how we use them. We also discuss the size and format we prefer to use: large, small, spiral or casebound? And of course the drawings and sketches themselves: how crucial are they to the creative process?
Welcome to a new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina...
2021-07-2953 minIzzy & Gina in stitchesThe Great Escape - creative retreats and holidays (17)Welcome to a new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Izzy and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys.
In this episode we mention
Find Your Joy with Louise Fletcher. Louise's course is now closed but yo...
2021-07-1551 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesOpen Studios (16)Welcome to a new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Izzy and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys.
In this episode we discuss our experiences of participating in artist "Open Studio" events.
Cambridge Open Studios http...
2021-07-0159 minIzzy & Gina in stitchesStuff: what, why, and where do we put it all? (15)Artists are renowned for collecting stuff - and we're no exception. What do we hold onto, why do we keep it, and where do we put it all?
Welcome to a new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Izzy and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that yo...
2021-06-1755 minIzzy & Gina in stitchesThis almost didn't get recorded: Procrastination (14)The episode that almost never was because we kept finding other things to talk about first!
Welcome to our new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys.
In thi...
2021-06-0347 minIzzy & Gina in stitchesCreative block (13)Do you ever suffer from creative block?
Welcome to our new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles, with your hosts Izzy Moore and Gina Ferrari. We are both practising artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys.
In this episode we talk...
2021-05-2050 minIzzy & Gina in stitchesPutting a price on art (12)How do you price your art?
In this episode we talk about the different ways we've tried, or considered, for pricing our work. Along the way we talk through various questions that come up when trying to put a price on creative work.
Does where you sell your work affect the price? Does it matter what prices other people are charging? Can you price textiles in the same way as paintings or other forms of art? How do you account for all the costs involved? Is there a difference between pricing and selling art made as...
2021-05-0647 minIzzy & Gina in stitchesA room of one's own - studios (11)In this episode we talk about our studio spaces - the real ones, and our dream ones.
We talk about how we use the space we have, and touch on issues around storage, decluttering, and the decisions and compromises that we all have to make when finding the space for our creative lives.
Also mentioned in this episode
The Giver of Stars by JoJo Moyes
The Great Women Artists podcast
A useful shortcut to create Instagram hashtags
Thread storage boxes
Quilting cupboards
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2021-04-2248 minIzzy & Gina in stitchesGetting stuff done - how we manage our time (10)Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys.
In this episode we talk about Time Management, how we stay organised, how we prioritise and how we ge...
2021-04-0859 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesWords and pictures (9)Welcome to a new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys.
Unfortunately, this week Gina has come down with shingles! As she's not feeling so good, we thought we...
2021-03-2543 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesTo blog or not to blog? (8)Welcome to a new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys.
As it was through following each other's blogs that we first met, it seemed appropriate to take a...
2021-03-1150 minIzzy & Gina in stitchesArt versus Craft (7)Welcome to a new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys.
In this episode, we catch up on what we've been up to and what's inspired us, then ta...
2021-02-2549 min
Izzy & Gina in stitchesSewing machines: wonderful things or a source of tension?! (6)Welcome to a new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Izzy and Gina are both practising artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys.
In this our sixth episode we discuss sewing machines, ones we have owned as well as ones we c...
2021-02-1152 minIzzy & Gina in stitchesExternal validation - do we need it, does it matter? (5)Welcome to a new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Izzy and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys.
In episode 5 we discuss outside validation and ask, do we need it, is it necessary and do we...
2021-01-2856 minIzzy & Gina in stitchesTeaching in person vs teaching online (4)Welcome to a new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Izzy and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys.
In 2020 we found all our teaching commitments cancelled and we both took our teaching online. In episode 4 we...
2021-01-1455 minIzzy & Gina in stitchesLooking back, looking forward (3)Welcome to a new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys.
This episode is all about reflecting on the crazy year that was 2020, and looking ahead to 2021. Looking back, we di...
2020-12-3146 minIzzy & Gina in stitchesA selection of our favourite textile books (2)Welcome to our new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles, with your hosts Izzy Moore and Gina Ferrari. We are both practising artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys.
In this episode we talk about some of our favourite textile related books; thos...
2020-12-1041 minIzzy & Gina in stitchesMeet your hosts: Izzy and GinaWelcome to our new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles, with your hosts Izzy Moore and Gina Ferrari.
We are both practising artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys.
In this episode we talk about how we started on our cre...
2020-11-2626 minIzzy & Gina in stitchesTrailer!Welcome to a new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practising artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys.
You can find all our links at
www.isobelmoore.co.uk and www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk...
2020-11-1802 min