Embroidery Magazine - March/ April 2025

Meet our cover star, King Eadwig—whose dramatic life rivals the ruthless world of Game of Thrones. Inside, we explore seven Saxon kings through @‌jackypuzey’s stunning eight-year embroidery project.

Delve into garden-inspired textiles with @‌janethaighherwork’s take on ‘Tulip Mania’ and @‌hannahlouisestitches’ healing journey through houseplant-infused designs. We celebrate feminist artist Su Richardson’s 50-year career, from humor-infused activism to Boob Licious.

Our ‘Offbeat Artist’ is @‌leahdoeland, whose Covid Couture transforms discarded items into haute junk fashion. From New Zealand, @‌alison_leauanae’s vivid abstracts draw from her Samoan roots.

We also meet the new @‌royalneedlework CEO, chat with @‌jessiechorley ahead of her major solo show, and get the latest from @‌kingfly_embroidery’s David Morrish on his dark, digital embroidery. Plus, a peek inside @‌beth.som’s new studio at New Brewery Arts.

There is also a feature on Jessie Chorley’s solo exhibition at Ruthin Craft Centre reflecting her life as an embroidery artist. Featuring new and archival works made from found fabrics, it showcases her creative rhythms and routines.

The exhibition includes pieces from her South London studio (2021–2025), work-in-progress displays, and favourites from her archive.

Jessie is also teaching at Loop during spring and autumn!