Claire Voelkel-Sedlmeir - Domestic Documentary [NX102]

In this episode of NeedleXChange, I interview Claire Voelkel-Sedlmeir.Claire is a self-taught textile artist who uses embroidery as a storytelling tool to explore memory, motherhood, and creative discipline.We discuss her two 52-week stitched story projects—how they emerged from a desire to carve out creative space amidst the chaos of parenting, and how small weekly acts of making became a powerful tool for self-discovery. Claire reflects on the freedom found in constraint, the messiness of memory, and what happens when we stitch the ordinary moments of our lives into fabric.Links:Website: clairevoelkel.comInstagram: thread.yarn.paperIntro music is Electric Kids by Falcon Dives 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.exchangeFollow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrxstitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrxstitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitchLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers