The Fabric Thread Podcast

Episode 8 - Meet Susie Vickery, an embroidery and textile artist

In this episode, I have a lovely conversation with Susie Vickery, a multitalented embroidery artist from Western Australia. She talks about her work with different cultural groups throughout Asia and Australia. She uses embroidery to make puppets, stop-motion animation, installations, and community projects. Find the show notes at https://thefabricthread.com/podcast-episode-8/ [https://thefabricthread.com/podcast-episode-8/]

Episode 7 - Meet Natalie Fisher, a contemporary needlepoint artist

In this episode I talk to Natalie Fisher, an Australian needlepoint artist who recently published a book titled Ghorzah (meaning Stitch in Arabic) telling the story of her stitching journey through Morocco, the UAE and Uzbekistan. She shares how her discovery of Islamic design influenced and expanded her career as an artist. Find the show notes at https://thefabricthread.com/natalie-fisher-2/ [https://thefabricthread.com/natalie-fisher-2/]

Episode 6 - Part 2 with Jude van der Merwe, Project Director of the inaugural Indian Ocean Craft Triennial (IOTA21)

This is the second half of my conversation with Jude van der Merwe, project director of the inaugural Indian Ocean Craft Triennial (IOTA21) that is currently on in Perth, Western Australia. We continue the conversation and talk in more detail about the artists and the work that can be seen in galleries across the city. This part of the conversation was recorded just before the event opened at the end of August 2021. Find the show notes at  https://thefabricthread.com/podcast-episode-5-6/ [https://thefabricthread.com/podcast-episode-5-6/]

Episode 5 - Meet Jude van der Merwe, Project Director of the inaugural Indian Ocean Craft Triennial (IOTA21)

In this episode I talk to Jude van der Merwe, Project Director of the inaugural Indian Ocean Craft Triennial (IOTA21) that is currently on in Perth, Western Australia. Our conversation spans two episodes. In this first one, she tells us how it all began, which events are on, and she gives an overview of the art and craft that are on display. This conversation was recorded before the event started back in June 2021. Find the show notes at https://thefabricthread.com/podcast-episode-5-6/ [https://thefabricthread.com/podcast-episode-5-6/]

Episode 4 - Meet Jess Stephens, Founder of Sefrou Sisters in Morocco

In this episode, we speak to Jess Stephens, founder of Sefrou Sisters, an artisan and cultural organisation in Sefrou, Morocco.  Jess tells us about the tradition of Moroccan handmade buttons and the women who make them. Find the show notes at https://thefabricthread.com/podcast-episode-4/