In this episode of NeedleXChange we 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 - Intro
01:19 - Bluey
5:03 - When Emma & Jamie first met
13:30 - Why Emma is so helpful
16:55 - You need all the skills
19:25 - The value of community
24:00 - Emma’s childhood
28:49 - Emma’s book: Needlepoint - A Modern Stitch Dictionary
40:00 - The stitch that Emma invented
44:30 - Historical context
53:44 - Collaboration
56:25 - Licencing 101
1:07:10 - Favourite Book: All My Friends Are Superheroes by Andrew Kaufman
1:10:22 - Favourite Film: How to make an American Quilt
1:11:32 - Favourite Musician: Ella Fitzgerald
1:14:17 - Most Interesting thing that no one knows about Emma
Links:
Website: https://www.themakersmarks.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themakersmarks/
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