Kirstie MacLeod - The Red Dress Part 2 [NX 113]

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Kirstie McLeod.Kirstie is a textile artist whose career has spanned performance installations, couture wedding dresses, and large-scale garments that test the limits of fabric and endurance.Kirstie is the artist behind the Red Dress, a 13-year global collaboration of 380 embroiderers from 51 countries.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:30 - The Stories Behind the Wearers00:07:48 - The Calico Garment Initiative00:18:13 - The Emotional Journey of Art and Connection00:23:26 - Navigating Vulnerability: Holding Space for Others00:31:11 - The Trifecta of the Red Dress Project00:39:03 - Reflections on Life: Love, Service, and GrowthLinks:Website: reddressembroidery.comInstagram: thereddress_embroideryIntro music is Meant to Love by William Benckert 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: needl.exchangeSign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: bit.ly/NeedleXChangeNewsIf you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: mrxstitch.comIf you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need! Find out more here: xstitchmag.comAnd follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!Facebook: mrxstitchInstagram: mrxstitchPinterest: mrxstitchYouTube: mrxstitchLinkedIn: mrjamiechalmers