Charlie Reeder - Stitchsperational [NX128]

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Charlie Reeder aka Stitchsperation.Charlie is a cross stitch designer with an unashamedly joyful aesthetic.In this first part of our NeedleXChange, we talk imposter syndrome, naming the inner critic (“Brenda”), and how stitching can be a safe, meditative place to build confidence.Charlie shares ideas around stitched affirmations and repetition, plus the beginnings of Stitchsperation: bold typographic work, painted backgrounds, and designing what they couldn’t find.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:47 - Imposter syndrome and “Brenda” (naming the inner critic)00:06:07 - Stitching affirmations (repetition as reprogramming)00:10:28 - Back from Canada, broke, and making a Sweden wedding gift00:12:00 - Painting the fabric, then stitching the words00:14:42 - Aesthetic in one phrase: “Typographic bright shit?”00:15:41 - Positivity without going “toxic”00:17:25 - Cross stitch as TV-time sanity (not doom scrolling)Links:Website: stitchsperation.comInstagram: stitchsperationIntro music is Easy Breezy by Boogie Wheel via Epidemic Sound.About NeedleXChangeAn artist interview podcast exploring contemporary embroidery and textile art. Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers.Support on PatreonJoin the Green Room for weekly aftershows, monthly Q&As, and searchable transcripts.Become an Executive Producer to join quarterly roundtables and shape the show's future.patreon.com/c/xstitch/membershipStay Connectedneedl.exchange | Newsletter: bit.ly/NeedleXChangeNewsmrxstitch.com | xstitchmag.comSocial: Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube | LinkedIn