Dr. Isabella Rosner | Highlighting Historical Embroidery [NX019]

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Dr. Isabella Rosner.Isabella is a needlework historian, Curator at the Royal School of Needlework and the host of the Sew What? podcast. We have a fantastic conversation and I absolutely love Isabella's combination of Los Angeles attitude and thorough passion for historical needlework. She is the Yin to my Yang.Image is a casket made by Elizabeth Hall in 1683 that housed her collection of needlework. Image credit is Witney Antiques.Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Isabella’s back story00:07:45 - What the Royal School of Needlework Curator does00:11:00 - How to document historical needlework00:15:00 - Having a real voice and a curator voice00:17:45 - “Legendary Dream Team”00:18:30 - Isabella’s Holy Grail RSN pieces00:30:00 - Why Isabella likes “normal” historyLinks:Website: sewwhatpodcast.buzzsprout.comInstagram: historicembroideryIntro music is New Growth by Sarah the Illstrumentalist 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.exchange/Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChangeIf you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.comIf you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmersRSSVERIFY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.