REPLAY: Emma McKee - On Becoming a StitchGawd in Chicago [NX051]

It's the school summer holidays and I'm taking a break. So instead of new chats, I'm replaying some of my old favourites!This is a repeat of episode #51.In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Emma McKee.Emma McKee is a Chicago-based cross stitch artist whose work is adored by hip-hop artists and basketball icons.This is the first part of our NeedleXChange and we talk about how Emma came into cross stitch and the circumstances in which her work came to the attention of the hip-hop community. I love chatting with Emma and this conversation flows in all kinds of directions. Tune in next week for the second part of our XChange and if you enjoyed the show, share it with a friend!Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:00 - Emma's Background00:09:02 - Community Engagement Through Fibre Arts00:12:12 - The Therapeutic Benefits of Stitching00:16:09 - Emma's Unique Stitching Technique00:27:23 - Creating Cross-Stitch Jackets for Chance the Rapper00:29:02 - Opportunities in the Music Industry00:30:36 - Learning and Growing in Real Time00:35:10 - The Impact of Music and Cross-Stitch00:38:42 - Breaking Stereotypes in Cross-Stitch00:42:08 - Navigating Corporate CommissionsLinks:Website: stitchgawd.comInstagram: thestitchgawdIntro music is Loopty Loops by Pandaraps via Epidemic Sound.About NeedleXChangeAn artist interview podcast exploring contemporary embroidery and textile art. Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers.Stay Connectedneedl.exchange | Newsletter: bit.ly/NeedleXChangeNewsmrxstitch.com | xstitchmag.com