Emma Homent AKA The Makers' Marks | Decorative Needlepoint [NX003]

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Emma Homent, aka The Maker’s Marks. As well as creating needlepoint designs that hit that sweet spot of modern nostalgia, Emma is an advocate for contemporary needlework and the value of creative collaboration.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:19 - Bluey00:5:03 - When Emma & Jamie first met00:13:30 - Why Emma is so helpful00:16:55 - You need all the skills00:19:25 - The value of community00:24:00 - Emma’s childhood00:28:49 - Emma’s book: Needlepoint - A Modern Stitch Dictionary00:40:00 - The stitch that Emma invented00:44:30 - Historical context00:53:44 - Collaboration00:56:25 - Licensing 10101:07:10 - Favourite Book01:10:22 - Favourite Film01:11:32 - Favourite Musician01:14:17 - Most Interesting thing that no one knows about Emma HomentLinks:Website: themakersmarks.co.ukInstagram: themakersmarksIntro music is Let's Go Find The Sun 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.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/subscribeAnd 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.