Izzy & Gina in stitches (Isobel Moore & Gina Ferrari)
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| 27 Jul 2023 | What do we want? | 00:33:25 | |
Gina has just finished two very quiet Open Studios weekends and has now learned that her summer schools won't run this year, leaving her uncertain about the future. Izzy feels a bit flat and uninspired, As usual, she has lots of ideas for things she could do, but not quite enough motivation to pursue any of them! She needs to move forward soon but in which direction? So how do we both decide what to do next? What do we want to do? Mentioned: Jane Brocket Yarnstorm https://yarnstorm.substack.com/ Gina’s Substack http://ginaferrariart.substack.com Izzy’s new favourite shoes: https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-lloret-high-wedge-espadrille-sandals-blush/blush/p109780871 Izzy’s quote of the week: “You don’t have to like it, you just have to do it.” About us: Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ Izzy's Seascapes course is still open - just - until the end of Friday 28 July: https://isobelmoore.podia.com/celtic-seascapes The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson | |||
| 06 Apr 2023 | Big or small? (59) | 00:56:07 | |
What's the biggest thing we've made? The smallest? And does size matter, anyway? Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Izzy's new course https://isobelmoore.podia.com/fabulous-free-motion Kate Green Art https://www.kategreenart.com/index.html Alice Kettle https://alicekettle.co.uk/ Lorraine Loots Painting for Ants https://lorraineloots.com/ Ben Wilson Chewing Gum Art https://benwilsonchewinggumman.com/home-2/bens_story Heather Collins https://www.heathercollins.co.uk/ Bite Sized: Miniature Textiles https://dajf.org.uk/exhibitions/bite-sized-miniature-textiles-from-japan-and-the-uk Anna MacDonald https://www.annafmacdonald.com/ Oliver Burkman 4000 weeks https://www.oliverburkeman.com/books National Gallery: After Impressionism https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/after-impressionism-inventing-modern-art Andy Warhol: The Textiles https://fashiontextilemuseum.org/ You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson | |||
| 24 Mar 2022 | Who's our audience? (35) | 00:53:36 | |
This week, we're thinking about you, our audience, even more than usual! "Who is the audience for my work" is a question every artist grapples with. We both wear lots of different hats, but are we always talking to the same people? And if we want to reach more or new people, how do we do it? Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Tansy Hargan The 100 Day Project https://www.the100dayproject.org/ Faye Bridgwater https://www.fayebridgwater.com/ Izzy's courses on Podia - coming soon https://isobelmoore.podia.com/ You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson. | |||
| 07 Apr 2022 | Are we overthinking this? (36) | 00:55:55 | |
This week we're trying not to overthink things - and talking about what we can do if we find that we are. Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Anna Wilson - Tea and a Sewing Machine The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_of_Now Creative Pep Talk Podcast https://www.creativepeptalk.com/ Super Duty Tough Work Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/super-duty-tough-work-podcast/id1016100280 Gary Vaynerchuk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oOehcQjIrs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8cBTK45Uqw Missenden School of Creative Arts https://www.missendenschoolofcreativearts.co.uk/ Jackie Devereux https://www.watercolour-online.co.uk/ Janet Crowther https://www.textilestudioartists.co.uk/janet-crowther Artist residencies at Brison Veor Kate Cosgrove, illustrator https://childrensillustrators.com/KCosgrove/portfolio Two easily-remembered questions that silence negative thoughts (if you can actually remember them) You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson. | |||
| 15 Dec 2022 | It's a wrap! (52) | 00:40:15 | |
In the last episode of 2022, we reflect on the best bits of the past year, the things we've learned, and what we might do differently next year. Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Anna MacDonald https://www.annafmacdonald.com/ Anna’s Bullet journal course https://www.annafmacdonald.com/bujo-info Organising Solutions for ADHD https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/278974.Organizing_Solutions_for_People_With_Attention_Deficit_Disorder The Detectorists https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b06l51nr/detectorists Snag tights https://snagtights.com/ Forever Amano Alpaca Knitwear https://www.foreveramano.com/ You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson | |||
| 25 Feb 2021 | Art versus Craft (7) | 00:49:08 | |
Welcome to a new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. In this episode, we catch up on what we've been up to and what's inspired us, then tackle the thorny issue of Art versus Craft. What's the difference? How do we define what's art? Is one better than the other? And ultimately, does it matter what we call it? Mentioned in this episode: Is there a difference between art and craft - TED talk by Laura Morelli The Lives of the Artists by Georgio Vasari The Subversive Stitch by Rozsika Parker The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson. | |||
| 22 Sep 2022 | When plans change (46) | 00:36:07 | |
Since we last spoke the UK has faced massive change with the death of the queen, which has had an effect on many of us in one way or another. This has made us think about how we cope with change, whether they be nationwide events such as the death of a monarch, a worldwide pandemic or events and changes in our own lives. Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Alice Neel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Neel Alice Neel: The Art of not Sitting Pretty by Phoebe Hoban https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/8590744-alice-neel The Second brain - an explanation - https://www.buildingasecondbrain.com/ And further reading https://www.elizabethfilips.com/ Notion https://www.notion.so/ Evernote https://evernote.com/ Rise App https://www.risescience.com/ Funky Faces in Stitch https://ginaferrari.podia.com/funky-faces-in-stitch You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson | |||
| 18 May 2023 | Are you a perfectionist? (62) | 00:36:31 | |
Do you think of yourself as a perfectionist? In this episode we discuss what perfectionism means to us and whether it can be a good thing or a hindrance. Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Feel Better, Live More: episode with Dr Peter Attia: https://drchatterjee.com/the-science-of-longevity-why-healthspan-matters-more-than-lifespan-with-dr-peter-attia/ Painting Birds with Jim and Nancy Moir: https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/painting-birds-with-jim-and-nancy-moir/episodes/1/1/ Jim Moir (Vic Reeves) Art: https://jimmoir.com/ Le Gam, Lannilis, Finistère https://www.facebook.com/Le_gam_lannilis You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson | |||
| 19 May 2022 | Feeling funky! (39) | 00:44:06 | |
What do we do when we're in a funk with our art?! Last time we talked about how our art can drop down our list of priorities. By the time we get to our art, we can be tired and grumpy! So how do we break out of our funk, and get ourselves into the studio? Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: The 100 day project https://www.the100dayproject.org/ My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Family_and_Other_Animals The Joy of Small Things by Hannah Jane Parkinson https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/57123678 Beautiful: The Carole King Musical https://beautifulmusical.co.uk/ David Hockney at the Fitzwilliam https://fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/visit-us/exhibitions/hockneys-eye-the-art-and-technology-of-depiction Isobel's Seascapes course: https://isobelmoore.podia.com/celtic-seascapes Sign up to Izzy's newsletter and course updates for her early bird offer. https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62719226ec93244248595c40 You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson | |||
| 27 Jan 2022 | Decluttering (31) | 00:55:10 | |
We're creative people, and we use a lot of stuff. But what do we do when we have too much? Is it time to declutter? And how do we go about it? Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Our online courses are open to new enrolments until the end of January, with access until 30th April: www.coursecraft.net/u/IsobelMoore www.coursecraft.net/u/GinaFerrari Marie Kondo Decluttering Momentum https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3zcfQidjk0 The Container Concept https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_24PoIZSmVs Mind, Body and Soil Rootbound by Alice Vincent https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51803857-rootbound Alice Vincent Instagram account - Noughtieculture https://www.instagram.com/noughticulture/?hl=en Create a new desktop wallpaper using Canva You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson. | |||
| 26 Jan 2023 | Breaking the rules with Jayne Emerson (54) | 00:37:29 | |
From fashion to felt, patchwork to hashtags, and teaching Kirstie Allsopp to needlefelt along the way, Jayne Emerson's journey through art and textiles has taken all kinds of fascinating twists and turns. Join us as we untangle the threads! Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Fabric recipes with Jayne Emerson https://jayneemersontextiles.podia.com/fabric-recipes-2023 My Bones are Woven Ann Sutton https://vimeo.com/ondemand/mybonesarewoven Ideas in Weaving by Ann Sutton https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/2474031.Ideas_in_Weaving Eventually I Forgot the Rules by Shawn O’Hagan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBXnzhNBt2U Margaret Ryall's wall paper collages https://www.instagram.com/margaretryall/ Margaret Ryall website https://www.margaretryall.com/ Claire Benn interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGELXwtuOWs Claire Benn website Tansy Hargan - Games from the Tiny Caravan http://tansyhargan.bigcartel.com/product/games-from-the-tiny-green-caravan-online-course Tansy Hargan on Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/palimpsestparade Fodder School https://www.willawanders.com/fodder-school Connected Artists https://alicesheridan.com/artists/ Empire of Light https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14402146/ Kirstie Allsopp, TV presenter https://www.instagram.com/kirstiemallsopp/?hl=en You can find Jayne here: Jayne Emerson https://jayneemerson.co.uk/ and on instagram https://www.instagram.com/jayneemersontextiles/?hl=en and https://www.instagram.com/norulestextilesociety/?hl=en You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson | |||
| 05 May 2022 | Which comes first: art or teaching? (38) | 00:54:18 | |
When we teach, often our own art and creativity can take a backseat. Why does this happen and what can we do to change it? Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel Moore and Gina Ferrari are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Izzy's new course Celtic Seascapes starts 1 June, with discounted early bird access from 18 May for subscribers. Find the info here: https://isobelmoore.podia.com/celtic-seascapes Sign up for early bird access updates here: https://www.isobelmoore.co.uk/celtic-seascapes/ Michael Hyatt's Full Focus planning system: https://fullfocusplanner.com/system/ For more ideas on how to balance work with your art, try these links: https://thecreativeindependent.com/guides/how-to-balance-full-time-work-with-creative-projects/ https://artsintegration.com/topics/classroom-management/time-management/ https://artbizsuccess.com/time-management/ or should that be self-management? You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson | |||
| 30 Dec 2021 | 2021 unravelled (29) | 00:46:22 | |
In this final episode of the year, we look back at our goals and plans for 2021, and chat about whether we achieved them - or not! And if we didn't, do we know why? And do we like having plans anyway? Or do we prefer to set a rough intention for the year, and stay flexible? We also talk a little about what 2022 might look like, what's actually important to us, and how we're going to attempt to keep ourselves on track in the new year. Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Word of the year https://elisabethmcknight.com/word-of-the-year-ideas/ Whole Year Calendar https://www.year-planner-calendar.co.uk/2021-year-planner-wall-diary-calendar-public-holiday-chart-free.htm and also http://www.pdfcalendar.com/ Bullet Journal Dingbats notebooks https://www.dingbats-notebooks.com/ Moleskine notebooks https://www.moleskine.com/en-gb/ You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson. | |||
| 10 Dec 2020 | A selection of our favourite textile books (2) | 00:41:18 | |
Welcome to our new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles, with your hosts Izzy Moore and Gina Ferrari. We are both practising artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. In this episode we talk about some of our favourite textile related books; those we find useful, interesting and inspiring as well as those we might like to own. You can find a list of all books mentioned, plus a few more of our favourites, below. Gina's Choices: Inspired to Stitch 21 Textile Artists, Diana Springall, (A & C Black); From Art to Stitch, Janet Edmonds, (Search Press); Alexander McQueen, Savage Beauty, Metropolitan Museum of Art, (Yale University Press). Izzy's Choices: Mixed Media Inspirations by Beryl Taylor, (Interweave); Machine Embroidery: Stitch Techniques by Val Campbell Harding & Pam Watts, (Batsford); Celtic Art: The Methods of Construction by George Bain, (Constable). Other books that almost made the list: Mark Making in Textile Art, Helen Parrot, (Batsford); The Art of Embroidery, inspirational stitches, textures and surfaces, Francoise Tellier-Loumagne, (Thames & Hudson); Sketchbook Explorations for Mixed Media and Textile Artists Shelley Rhodes, (Batsford); The Found Object in Textile Art, Cas Holmes, (Batsford); Encyclopedia of Machine Embroidery, Val Holmes, (Batsford); World Textiles: A sourcebook, (British Museum Press). Other books mentioned in this episode: WOW Book 6 - edited by Lynda Monk, (d4daisy Books Ltd); Traditional Dress: Knowledge and Methods of Old Time Clothings, Adolf Hungry Wolf, (Good Medicine Books); Papiers a la Mode, Isabelle de Borchgrave & Rita Brown, (Bellear Publishing London); Patch Work - A life among clothes, Claire Wilcox, (V & A publishing); The Christmas Chronicles, Nigel Slater, (4th Estate); Raw Drawing, Alessandro Bonaccorsi, (Batsford); The Practice: Shipping Creative Work, Seth Godin, (Penguin Books); Spoon-Fed: Why almost everything we’ve been told about food is wrong, Tim Spector, (Jonathan Cape) If you're interested in our online teaching, Gina's Free Machining Fun courses and Angelina Angels course are open until the end of December, and Izzy's Beautiful Baubles course is open until Christmas. We both have new courses in the pipeline, so please sign up for our newsletters to find out more! You can sign up to Gina's newsletter here, and Izzy's here. The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at soundcloud.com/ikson. | |||
| 17 Jun 2021 | Stuff: what, why, and where do we put it all? (15) | 00:55:23 | |
Artists are renowned for collecting stuff - and we're no exception. What do we hold onto, why do we keep it, and where do we put it all? Welcome to a new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Izzy and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Izzy's Seascapes course More information about the new course, and sign up for Izzy's online courses newsletter on her website https://www.isobelmoore.co.uk/courses/ Bobbin Thread: Bottom Line by Superior One Million Steps Challenge https://step.diabetes.org.uk/ Gina's Fundraising page https://step.diabetes.org.uk/fundraising/gina401 No Dig Gardening with Charles Dowding https://charlesdowding.co.uk/start-here/ Vegan recipes by Meera Sodha https://www.theguardian.com/profile/meera-sodha Gina sometimes teaches rag rugging for Ragged Life https://www.raggedlife.com/ The book Izzy mentioned: Country Rag Crafts https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/4549180-country-rag-crafts Dorothy Benson - one of the very first machine embroiderers, before zigzag had been invented! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35565599-machine-embroidery The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson. | |||
| 09 Feb 2023 | A Brand? Really?! (55) | 00:41:13 | |
Not just for big companies: artists have a brand, too! At its simplest, our brand is the sum of everything we are and do, not just a logo or some pretty colours. Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Laura Horn https://www.laurahornart.com/ Fail Like an Artist https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fail-like-an-artist/id1654446589 with Julie Battisti https://www.juliebattisti.com/ and Pheobe Gander https://www.phoebegander.com/ The Good Place https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Good_Place Wintering by Katherine May https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52623750-wintering Izzy’s Free Course - Confidence Kickstart https://isobelmoore.podia.com/confidence-kickstart Beth Kempton Wabi Sabi https://bethkempton.com/wabisabi/ 72 Japanese Seasons https://bethkempton.com/72seasons/ You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson | |||
| 10 Mar 2022 | Why is it so hard to say no? (34) | 00:48:13 | |
Do you ever find yourself saying yes when actually you want to say no? Why is it so hard to say no? In this episode we talk why it's hard, and how to (maybe) make it easier. Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Ramster Embroidery Exhibition London Drawing Group http://www.londondrawinggroup.com/ Newlyn Art School https://www.newlynartschool.co.uk/ What Are You Looking At - 150 Years of Modern Art https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15929764-what-are-you-looking-at President Zelensky (Washington Post) Ukrainian woman confronts armed Russian soldier (BBC) Farmer steals Russian tank (Farmers Weekly) https://www.fwi.co.uk/news/ukrainian-farmer-uses-tractor-to-steal-russian-tank Mentour pilot https://youtube.com/c/MentourPilotaviation Big Jet TV https://youtube.com/c/BigJetTV Mel Robbins Isobel's fundraiser https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/isobel-moore-ukraine-appeal You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson | |||
| 20 Apr 2023 | Deadline Dilemmas (60) | 00:54:10 | |
This week we have a listener question: "I need to impose my own deadlines to keep me on track. But how do I balance my need for a deadline against my inevitable angst when I can't meet them?" Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: London Drawing Group http://www.londondrawinggroup.com/ Hoopers Framing https://hoopersframing.co.uk/ Wallpaper Direct https://www.wallpaperdirect.com/wallpapers Paul Klee https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Klee Rex Ray https://www.rexraystudio.com/ Hilma Af Klint https://hilmaafklint.se/ You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson | |||
| 04 May 2023 | Self care (61) | 00:53:23 | |
What's the first thing we do when it all gets a bit overwhelming - and how else do we take care of ourselves? Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Hilma Af Klint & Mondrian at Tate Modern https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/hilma-af-klint-piet-mondrian Native Hands https://nativehands.co.uk/ruby-taylor-artist-maker-educator/ Headspace www.headspace.com Jon Kabat-Zinn https://jonkabat-zinn.com/ Tim Spector Food for Life https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/nov/03/food-for-life-by-tim-spector-review-the-science-of-eating-well Gina likes this Taming Twins recipe https://www.tamingtwins.com/butternut-squash-and-halloumi-orzo-bake/ Izzy likes broccoli... https://nutritionfacts.org/topics/broccoli/ Tim Moore - The Cyclist who went out in the Cold https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/28248418 Walter Kempowski - All for Nothing https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27477473-all-for-nothing Colin From Accounts https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_From_Accounts You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson | |||
| 14 Jan 2021 | Teaching in person vs teaching online (4) | 00:55:56 | |
Welcome to a new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Izzy and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. In 2020 we found all our teaching commitments cancelled and we both took our teaching online. In episode 4 we discuss the pros and cons of teaching in person vs teaching online. Links to our online teaching We also mentioned: Editing software for video/audio Cut My plastic - Board or plastic cut to size Open University - free courses Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to Happiness Staged with David Tennant and Michael Sheen | |||
| 23 Feb 2023 | Selling: facing the fear (56) | 00:56:27 | |
Selling: no matter how much experience we have, it's still a tricky topic. How can we face our fears and feel better about selling? Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Gina's course https://ginaferrari.podia.com/paint-print-collage-stitch Izzy's course https://isobelmoore.podia.com/confidence-kickstart Helen Perry https://www.helen-perry.co.uk/ 4000 weeks by Oliver Burkeman https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/54785515 Can You Hear Me by Jake Jones https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/51840886 Blackberry Wine by Joanne Harris https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15101.Blackberry_Wine Notera desk organiser Stanley and Elsie by Nicola Upson https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/44428398 You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson | |||
| 15 Jul 2021 | The Great Escape - creative retreats and holidays (17) | 00:51:03 | |
Welcome to a new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Izzy and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. In this episode we mention Find Your Joy with Louise Fletcher. Louise's course is now closed but you can see her art here: https://www.louisefletcherart.com/ Art Juice podcast with David Mankin https://www.louisefletcherart.com/podcast/process-and-inspiration-mankin David Mankin Suzi Lowe Kate Green https://www.kategreenart.com/index.html Fluorescent pink paint https://www.jacksonsart.com/daler-rowney-system-3-acrylic-500ml-fluorescent-pink Lucy Locket retreats. Currently Lucy is not running retreats due to the covid pandemic but has many other treats in her shop! https://www.lucylocketland.co.uk/ Debbie Zawinski https://www.instagram.com/theferalspinner/?hl=en Gina's account of her creative retreat at Lake Coniston http://ginaferrari.blogspot.com/2019/10/a-feral-weekend.html The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson. | |||
| 16 Jun 2022 | Rock'n'roll (41) | 00:35:53 | |
The creative process can be a rollercoaster of ups and downs: how do we keep the momentum to see a project through to completion? This is the third episode in our mini-series about the creative process, which started with Feeling Funky (39) and was followed by In The Groove (40). Now it's time for Rock'n'Roll! Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Gelli printing Yeates Makes YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2JAq3oewikp6542p9BaTYA Move! by Caroline Williams https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57745284-move Everything everywhere all at once You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson. | |||
| 29 Jun 2023 | Midsummer musings (65) | 00:34:15 | |
As we pass midsummer and start thinking about holidays and other summer pursuits we've both found our creativity diverted into other activities. As artists, should we worry? Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about life in general, and art and creativity in particular. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors. We both started our creative journey with machine embroidery, and we’re both still figuring out our ultimate creative destination! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you'll find inspiration and support for your own creative journey, wherever it may take you. Mentioned in this episode: Nigella’s toasty granola https://www.nigella.com/recipes/toasty-olive-oil-granola Mersea Island https://visitmerseaisland.co.uk/ You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson | |||
| 28 Jul 2022 | Following our own path (44) | 00:51:01 | |
When we are creative it can be tricky to follow our own path and not try to emulate those artists we admire or who influence us. We have to learn to trust our own instincts and listen to our own voice rather than all the external voices and opinions that constantly bombard us. Easier said than done? Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Vandy Massey artist The Happy Kombucha co. Michael Mosely - Just One thing podcast Episode 32 Taking breaks can boost creativity Feel Better, Live More Dr Chattergee Episode 291 with Pdf Tim Spector on Gut Health Geek link for the predictive nature of the brain https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2015.00287/full You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson. | |||
| 24 Feb 2022 | Imposter Syndrome (33) | 00:55:05 | |
Ever had the feeling you don't belong, you don't know what you're talking about, and you're not as good as other people say you are? Sounds a bit like imposter syndrome, and something most of us have experienced! Where does it come from? What triggers it? And is there anything we can do about it? Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: The Artists Way - Every Day https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6659434-the-artist-s-way-every-day The 100 Day Project https://www.the100dayproject.org/ Portrait Artist of the Year at Compton Verney https://www.comptonverney.org.uk/event/portrait-artist-of-the-year/ Portrait Artist of the Year Helen Perry - The Switch https://www.helen-perry.co.uk/ How wanting less leads to Satisfaction "I saw the angel in the marble and I carved until I set him free" Michaelangelo Cezanne - his studio https://www.cezanne-en-provence.com/en/the-cezanne-sites/atelier-de-cezanne/ Cezanne - the artist You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson. | |||
| 28 Jan 2021 | External validation - do we need it, does it matter? (5) | 00:56:28 | |
Welcome to a new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Izzy and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. In episode 5 we discuss outside validation and ask, do we need it, is it necessary and do we like it? Also mentioned are the following: Open a new window anywhere in the world The Pomodoro Technique for time management The Snow and the Works on the Northern Line by Ruth Thomas - read or listen The music that Izzy used for her little viral video Not very seasonal now, but Gina's mince pie recipe from her blog The podcast music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson. | |||
| 25 Mar 2021 | Words and pictures (9) | 00:43:59 | |
Welcome to a new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Unfortunately, this week Gina has come down with shingles! As she's not feeling so good, we thought we'd do something different and rope in a guest presenter - namely, Izzy's husband Nick Moore, an author, poet and professional copywriter - to have a chat about writing. As artists we communicate through the art - but we do occasionally need to string words and sentences together to communicate about our art, in our newsletters, blogs, and social media posts. Nick and Izzy talk about how we should approach our writing, and Nick gives some useful tips on making our written communication more effective. Mentioned in this episode: No More Can Fit into the Evening Jane Davies mini collage course The oldest basket in the world The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson | |||
| 01 Jun 2023 | Leaving a legacy (63) | 00:44:14 | |
How would you like to be remembered? As creative people we leave a lot of ‘stuff’ behind us but in this episode we chat about the true legacy we would like to leave rather than just the things we make. Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Susan Piver - The Open Heart Project https://openheartproject.com/ Llama Life Organisation App https://llamalife.co/ 52 Ways to Walk by Annabel Streets https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/58284123 Hip Pop Kombucha https://drinkhippop.com/ You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Gina's online courses: https://ginaferrari.podia.com/https://ginaferrari.podia.com/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ Izzy's Celtic Seascapes online course: https://isobelmoore.podia.com/celtic-seascapes The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson
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| 06 Oct 2022 | Why we draw (47) | 01:00:53 | |
Do you draw? And if not - why not? If you've stopped drawing, or never drawn, or you're scared to start, how can you get started again? And why do we think it's important you should? All questions we hope to answer in this episode! Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Ira Glass: The Gap https://vimeo.com/85040589 Mrs Harris goes to Paris https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5151570/ Face paredolia https://newsroom.unsw.edu.au/news/science-tech/why-brain-programmed-see-faces-everyday-objects Prosopagnosia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosopagnosia Funky Faces in Stitch https://ginaferrari.podia.com/funky-faces-in-stitch Portrait Artist of the Year 2022 https://www.gathered.how/arts-crafts/art/sky-portrait-artist-of-the-year/ You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson | |||
| 30 Jun 2022 | Listeners' Questions (42) | 00:36:48 | |
You asked, we answered! And we'll definitely return to some of the topics raised in future episodes, as there was more to discuss than we had time for. Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Posca pens, acrylic paint in a pen Neocolour water soluble crayons Man vs Bee Dumplin' Art juice episode 170 Christine Evans The wisdom of Dolly Parton And one or two of Izzy's favourite Dolly Parton one liners:
"Find out who you are and do it on purpose" "I thank God for my failures. Maybe not at the time but after some reflection. I never feel like a failure just because something I tried has failed." You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson | |||
| 07 Oct 2021 | Transferable skills (23) | 00:46:23 | |
Do we have skills from other areas of life that help us in our art? That's what we're pondering this week, after spending a day learning an ancient skill that we may never use again. Or will we? Perhaps there is more value to learning new skills than just what you create on the day? Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Izzy and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Native Hands - Courses in traditional skills of pottery, basketry and bushcraft held outside in the woods near Lewes, East Sussex https://nativehands.co.uk/ Why craft skills are good for us https://theconversation.com/how-craft-is-good-for-our-health-98755 The benefits of Knitting https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.4276/030802213X13603244419077 Pig - The film about a truffle forager. There's a fair bit of violence so it's not always easy watching, but the food is magnificent! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pig_(2021_film) Nigel Slater's Chard and Feta tart. There doesn't seem to be online link for this exact recipe but it can be found in Kitchen Diaries II... it's worth getting hold of a copy! Baking on a Barge https://www.floatingbaker.com/ One Million Step Challenge Gina's summer challenge to walk 1.7 million steps (the distance from Lands End to John O'Groats) for Diabetes UK. You can read about it and sponsor her here: https://step.diabetes.org.uk/fundraising/gina401 One More Croissant for the Road by Felicity Cloake https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40492267-one-more-croissant-for-the-road You can find us at: Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson. | |||
| 18 Nov 2021 | A Year of Podcasting (26) | 01:02:59 | |
Our 26th episode and a year since we started this podcast! We chat about friendship, our personalities, what we've learned, and our plans for the future. Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Dana K. White - decluttering expert! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXJYTIbOnPhWHdqJX5oK_Hw The Container Concept explained https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_24PoIZSmVs https://bethkempton.com/podcast/ https://dowhatyouloveforlife.com/course/winter-writing-sanctuary-live-2021/ The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron https://juliacameronlive.com/the-artists-way/ Uckfield Late Night Shopping 3rd December https://www.facebook.com/UckfieldLateNightShopping/ St Mary's Christmas Market, Guilden Morden, 4th December https://www.stmaryscrc.co.uk/events You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson. | |||
| 13 Jan 2022 | Artist Identity (30) | 00:52:01 | |
Do you call yourself an artist? Or does that make you uncomfortable? We've both had mixed feelings in the past, so do we call ourselves artists now?! Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys . Mentioned in this episode: Our online courses available until 30th April: www.coursecraft.net/u/IsobelMoore www.coursecraft.net/u/GinaFerrari Art Juice Nicholas Wilton & Art to Life https://www.nicholaswilton.com/ https://www.art2life.com/statement/ Louise Fletcher https://www.louisefletcherart.com/ Textile Artists or Artists who work with textiles? Louise Bourgeois https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louise_Bourgeois Tracey Emin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracey_Emin The Giver of Stars by JoJo Moyes https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43925876-the-giver-of-stars Essentialism by Greg McKeown https://gregmckeown.com/books/essentialism/ Blinkist Isobel's Blinkist link: http://blinki.st/9a3d993426ea You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson. | |||
| 01 Dec 2022 | Creative dates (51) | 00:50:02 | |
Taking yourself on a creative date is one of the best ways to nurture yourself as an artist: we all need to give ourselves time to "refill the well", regain perspective, and open ourselves to new ideas, influences and thoughts. But what makes a good creative date is different for everybody: here's what works for us. Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Andy J Pizza podcast https://www.andyjpizza.com/ TED talks https://www.ted.com/talks Esme Young https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esme_Young Louise Baldwin https://www.62group.org.uk/artist/louise-baldwin/ Cas Holmes https://casholmes.wordpress.com/ Native Hands https://nativehands.co.uk/ Zoe Intermittent Fasting Study https://joinzoe.com/learn/covid-the-big-if-study Maidstone Museum (including the Solomon Island canoe!) https://museum.maidstone.gov.uk/explore/collections/ethnography/ Stained Glass Museum Ely https://stainedglassmuseum.com/ Fashion and Textile Museum https://fashiontextilemuseum.org/ Welsh Quilt Centre https://www.jen-jones.com/about/welsh-quilt-centre Ceredigion Museum https://ceredigionmuseum.wales/ Fences App https://www.stardock.com/products/fences/ Fabric Coaster on YouTube https://youtu.be/2BTcJGSq0ao Raymond Blanc's Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons https://www.belmond.com/hotels/europe/uk/oxfordshire/belmond-le-manoir-aux-quat-saisons/ You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson | |||
| 22 Apr 2021 | A room of one's own - studios (11) | 00:48:34 | |
In this episode we talk about our studio spaces - the real ones, and our dream ones. We talk about how we use the space we have, and touch on issues around storage, decluttering, and the decisions and compromises that we all have to make when finding the space for our creative lives. Also mentioned in this episode The Giver of Stars by JoJo Moyes The Great Women Artists podcast | |||
| 18 Jul 2024 | It's been a while (67) | 00:37:30 | |
It's been a while! A year to be precise...so we thought we'd have a little natter about what we've been up to over the past year, where are currently in our art practice, and what may lie ahead. Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: The Lost Notebook by Louise Douglas You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson | |||
| 17 Nov 2022 | Winging it - for 50! (50) | 00:36:25 | |
50 episodes, and we're still talking... Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: The Art of Persistence (not read, just mentioned!) https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/25292543-the-art-of-persistence Helen Perry https://www.helen-perry.co.uk/ Izzy’s Courses https://isobelmoore.podia.com/ Gina’s Courses https://ginaferrari.podia.com/ You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson | |||
| 11 Mar 2021 | To blog or not to blog? (8) | 00:50:42 | |
Welcome to a new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. As it was through following each other's blogs that we first met, it seemed appropriate to take a closer look at our blogs and our blogging habits. We look back at our reasons for starting a blog and what we were writing then, compared with our reasons for continuing, and what we are writing now. We also discuss whether there's even still a place for blogs within how we communicate as artists, and talk about how we decide what's appropriate for sharing in a blog, compared to what we may or may not share on other social media platforms. Finally, we consider the sometimes tricky question of knowing when, how and if to say something, and when to keep schtum - something we don't always get right! Also mentioned in this episode: Sky Portrait Artist of the Week Fashion and Textile Museum blog Nigel Slater's chard & feta tart recipe can be found in his book Kitchen Diaries II (p378) We'll leave you with this excellent quote from artist Anish Kapoor: "Art isn't always about having something to say, sometimes it's about doing something and seeing what happens" The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson | |||
| 12 Jan 2023 | Limiting beliefs (53) | 00:59:23 | |
Do you want to reach for the stars? Dream big? What's holding you back? Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Business coach Sigrun https://www.instagram.com/sigruncom/?hl=en London Drawing Group http://www.londondrawinggroup.com/ Secret of Seeing: Lines with Joshua Armitage https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/secrets-of-seeing-lines-tickets-471731972027?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Couch to 5K https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/running-and-aerobic-exercises/get-running-with-couch-to-5k/ You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson | |||
| 08 Apr 2021 | Getting stuff done - how we manage our time (10) | 00:59:18 | |
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. In this episode we talk about Time Management, how we stay organised, how we prioritise and how we get stuff done! We discuss "Eating the Frog" and how we decide what is or isn't important. Mentioned in this episode are: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Channel 4 foreign language crime series 'Walter Presents' Kombucha... with or without sloe gin! The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson | |||
| 31 Dec 2020 | Looking back, looking forward (3) | 00:46:59 | |
Welcome to a new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. This episode is all about reflecting on the crazy year that was 2020, and looking ahead to 2021. Looking back, we discuss what went according to plan, what didn't, what went well, how life changed, and which changes we'd keep. Looking forward, we discuss whether it's even worth setting goals for the new year, what those goals may be, as well as some things we'd like to learn or explore further. We also talk about planning tools that we've used in the past and want to try in 2021. Mentioned in this episode: Getting Things Done by David Allen("GTD") Other useful tools include Trello, which we both use to plan this podcast, and Dingbats Journals, which we're going to try out for our bullet journals. We'll report back this time next year to let you know how we get on! The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson. | |||
| 21 Apr 2022 | Framing textile art (37) | 00:44:40 | |
To frame or not to frame? That is the question - and not just for textile art! We chat about some of the various ways we've finished and framed our textile work, and as a bonus, you can watch a video version of our chat over on our new YouTube channel https://youtu.be/I5Tlg-oOtdo. Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel Moore and Gina Ferrari are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Hoopers Framing mount kits https://hoopersframing.co.uk/collections/mounts-backs-bag-kits Strand Framing make excellent wooden frames in similar dimensions to IKEA favourites https://www.strandframing.com/collections/ikea-picture-frame-range-sizes Meditation and Mindfulness by Andy Puddicombe https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27414493-the-headspace-guide-to-meditation-mindfulness Headspace On Chapel Sands by Laura Cumming https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/jun/26/on-chapel-sands-laura-cumming-review A Face to the World by Laura Cumming https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2362299.A_Face_to_the_World You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson. | |||
| 16 Dec 2021 | Colour Connections with Ruth Issett (28) | 00:54:26 | |
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Ruth Issett https://textilestudygroup.co.uk/members/ruth-issett/ Textile Study Group https://textilestudygroup.co.uk/ Bobby Britnell https://www.bobbybritnell.co.uk/ Dorothy Tucker https://textilestudygroup.co.uk/members/dorothy-tucker/ Di Buttenshaw https://www.kentguildsdw.org/ You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson. | |||
| 23 Sep 2021 | Running a creative business - with Viv Arthur of Art Van Go (22) | 00:49:24 | |
In this episode Gina chats to Viv Arthur of Art Van Go, about how she came to be running such a successful and unique creative business. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.vycombe-arts.co.uk/ Art Van Go Creative Connexions https://www.vycombe-arts.co.uk/creative-connections.html https://www.textilefairs.co.uk/ https://www.missendenschoolofcreativearts.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson. | |||
| 18 Nov 2020 | Trailer! | 00:02:24 | |
Welcome to a new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practising artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. You can find all our links at Music is Dear Autumn by Ikson: https://soundcloud.com/ikson | |||
| 15 Jun 2023 | Ebbs and Flows (64) | 00:29:29 | |
Do you find that creativity ebbs and flows? In this episode we discuss how we face the challenge of not feeling very creative whilst recognising there will be other times when we have more ideas than we can put into practice. Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Susan McCreevy https://www.susanmccreevy.com/ How to make clear gesso: Mix 1 part cornstarch with 2 parts cool water and mix in 4 parts PVA glue Izzy's Seascapes course: https://isobelmoore.podia.com/celtic-seascapes Gina's courses: https://ginaferrari.podia.com/ You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson | |||
| 02 Dec 2021 | All I want for Christmas (27) | 00:50:53 | |
Yes, it's that time of year! We think about what we might like to receive this Christmas - from the obvious and perhaps indulgent to the seemingly mundane things that would actually make our day. Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Kew Gardens & Wakehurst membership https://www.kew.org/join-and-support V & A museum membership https://www.vam.ac.uk/info/join-support Gina's best scissors https://www.raggedlife.com/collections/shop/products/rag-rug-fabric-scissors Missenden School of Creative Arts https://www.missendenschoolofcreativearts.co.uk/ Jackie Devereux https://www.watercolour-online.co.uk/ Desk Vacuum Cleaner - top ten https://uk.bestreviews.guide/mini-vacuum-cleaner-for-desk Double sided velcro https://www.velcro.com/business/products/self-engaging-and-back-to-back/ Pens Muji - https://www.amazon.co.uk/muji-pens/s?k=muji+pens Uniball - https://uniball.co.uk/all-products/brands/pin/ Pilot - https://www.pilotpen.co.uk/ Sketchbooks/notebooks Seawhite - https://www.seawhite.co.uk/Catalogue/SKETCHBOOKS-PADS Moleskine - https://www.jacksonsart.com/moleskine-hard-cover-sketchbooks Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24453082-big-magic Gutterman Recycled Threads https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/gutermann-100-recycled-sewing-thread Uckfield Late Night Shopping 3rd December https://www.facebook.com/UckfieldLateNightShopping/ St Mary's Christmas Market 4th December https://www.stmaryscrc.co.uk/events You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson. | |||
| 23 Mar 2023 | Minefield or manners? (58) | 00:47:11 | |
How should we respond to critical comments on social media? Can we learn from them? Or is it just good manners to wait to be asked before giving your opinion? Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: The Colour Storm by Damien Dibben https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58363110-the-colour-storm Fingers in the Sparkle Jar by Chris Packham https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/27993268 Izzy’s new course https://isobelmoore.podia.com/fabulous-free-motion You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson | |||
| 09 Mar 2023 | Where to start if you had to start again? (57) | 01:00:40 | |
What would you do if you lost it all - your creative work, your tools and supplies, your archive...where would you start, to replace it? Would you? This was the knotty question asked by a listener to the podcast! Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. NB: While we approached this question from a purely hypothetical viewpoint, with the luxury of being able to treat it somewhat lightheartedly, we are aware that for many artists elsewhere, most recently in New Zealand, this has sadly become their reality. Our hearts go out to them, and what they must be going through. Even after our discussion, we cannot imagine or comprehend what this must really be like. We didn't intend in any way to minimise or trivialise what is for many, a devastating, life-changing occurence. As artists we are part of an international family and we feel each other's losses and pains very deeply. If our discussion has taught us anything, it's that creative people are creative people, independent of the resources they have, and nearly always able to find a way through - even if the journey is hard. Mentioned in this episode: Alice Neel at the Barbican https://www.barbican.org.uk/AliceNeel Seed Talks https://www.seedtalks.co.uk/ Gina’s Portrait project https://mailchi.mp/ed786f8f3dcf/i-cant-do-it-without-you You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson | |||
| 10 Feb 2022 | The stuff we stitch (32) | 00:59:08 | |
We've both stitched on some funny things in our time - and while we don't necessarily recommend that you give these a go, we thought you might be interested in exactly what we've stitched and how - and perhaps more importantly, what we stitch now and why! Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: One of Many Postcards by John Pedder https://www.instagram.com/p/BvirmEgA_TD/?hl=en Ramster Embroidery Exhibition The Art of Stitching on Metal by Ann Parr https://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Stitching-Metal-Ann-Parr/dp/1844482251 Surfaces for Stitch by Gwen Hedley https://www.abebooks.co.uk/9780713486667/Surfaces-Stitch-Plastics-Films-Fabric-071348666X/plp Wordle https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/03/technology/wordle-word-game-creator.html Painter's Keys newsletter https://painterskeys.com/about/ Count me in - Netflix documentary https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/count_me_in_2021 You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson. | |||
| 29 Jul 2021 | Sketchbooks (18) | 00:53:15 | |
Sketchbooks - an essential part of the creative process? In this episode we discuss the sketchbooks we use, whether that's one or many, and how we use them. We also discuss the size and format we prefer to use: large, small, spiral or casebound? And of course the drawings and sketches themselves: how crucial are they to the creative process? Welcome to a new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode https://www.ftmlondon.org/ Frank Bowling "My art is about paint not politics" https://frankbowling.com/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000f1xt https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52578297-the-midnight-library Karen Stamper sketchbook courses https://karenstampercollage.com/blog/online-concertina-sketchbook-course/ https://www.pellspool.org.uk/ https://www.the-pink-pig.co.uk/ https://www.seawhite.co.uk/ https://craftelier.com/en-gb/the-cinch-bind-it-all-book-binders.html The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson. | |||
| 01 Jul 2021 | Open Studios (16) | 00:59:19 | |
Welcome to a new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Izzy and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. In this episode we discuss our experiences of participating in artist "Open Studio" events. Cambridge Open Studios https://www.camopenstudios.co.uk/ Details of Gina's Studio https://www.camopenstudios.co.uk/user/567/summary Lewes Art Wave Festival https://www.artwavefestival.org/ South East Open Studios https://www.seos-art.org/ Bridge Arts (previously Uckfield Art Trail) https://www.facebook.com/bridge.arts.in.uckfield/ Isobel's course https://coursecraft.net/c/celticseascapes2021 Gina's new course https://coursecraft.net/c/Matisse Gallery rails https://www.picturehangingsystems.co.uk/ James Clear "The right perspective can transform burdens into opportunities" https://jamesclear.com/ Richard Wiseman, Professor of Public Understanding of Psychology, University of Hertfordshire https://richardwiseman.wordpress.com/ Richard Wiseman on The Life Scientific https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0008y3y Achiltibuie Artists https://visitcoigach.com/directory/listing/achiltibuie-artists-gallery/ Made in Assynt artists and crafters https://www.madeinassynt.co.uk/ Highland Stoneware Lochinver https://www.highlandstoneware.com/ How to eat a langoustine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dx2BbP3hD9A The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson. | |||
| 02 Jun 2022 | In the groove (40) | 00:34:16 | |
How do we start a creative session in the studio? What are our "go to" moves to get us into our creative groove? Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Karen Stamper - Sketchbook Courses https://karenstampercollage.com/workshops/ Tansy Hargan online courses http://tansyhargan.bigcartel.com/category/online-courses Helen Perry - Just Bloody Post It Podcast https://www.helen-perry.co.uk/the-just-bloody-post-it-podcast/ A recipe for elderflower cordial https://www.rivercottage.net/recipes/elderflower-cordial The recipe Isobel uses for elderberry elixir: https://nativehands.co.uk/2021/08/forage-of-the-month-aug-sept/ You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson. | |||
| 26 Aug 2021 | Location/Inspiration - with Kim Thittichai (20) | 00:41:51 | |
In this episode Izzy chats to textile artist, tutor and author, Kim Thittichai about her inspirations, and what prompted her to move from the south coast of England to the west coast of Ireland and pastures new. Izzy and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.kimthittichai.com/ http://hot-textiles.blogspot.com/ https://www.pavilionbooks.com/book/reclaimed-textiles/ Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn https://doubletrouble-ent.com/ Nicola Brown fine art textiles Trading Online Voucher Scheme (Ireland) - link correct as of August 2021 https://www.localenterprise.ie/Discover-Business-Supports/Trading-Online-Voucher-Scheme-/ https://www.thewildatlanticway.com/ https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/wildlife-guides/bird-a-z/sedge-warbler/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson. | |||
| 03 Nov 2022 | The curse of creativity (49) | 00:38:29 | |
Our compulsion to create keeps life interesting, but can create its own trouble: so is it a blessing or a curse? Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Alice Sheridan on Art Juice https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/art-juice-a-podcast-for-artists-creatives-and-art-lovers/id1451530001 Still Life by Sarah Winman https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/57001545-still-life Structured App https://structured.app/ Gina’s Course - Stitched Seasonal Wreaths https://ginaferrari.podia.com/stitched-seasonal-wreath All Isobel’s courses (watch this space!): https://isobelmoore.podia.com/online-courses You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson | |||
| 21 Oct 2021 | Blowing our own trumpet: marketing! (24) | 00:52:40 | |
Marketing is a key part of any business - including being an artist - but thinking about "marketing" can seem very dry and dull, and make you want to run for the hills. Maybe there's a different way to look at it? Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Alice Sheridan's Time to Shine course https://www.soulrocketstudio.com/shine Helen Perry - Instagram guru https://www.helen-perry.co.uk/ Gina's course Paint, Print, Collage and Stitch https://coursecraft.net/c/paintandstitch/splash Izzy's free course Create an Acoustic Stitch Book https://coursecraft.net/c/acousticstitchbook/splash MailChimp email marketing platform Flodesk email marketing platform For 50% off your subscription (forever) you can use Izzy's affiliate link: Life Force by Louise Fletcher https://www.louisefletcherart.com/book Gina's exhibition 'Paint, Print, Stitch' at The Hub, Melbourn SG8 6DZ 2nd - 26th November Gone Fishing with Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b0b7r2k6/mortimer-whitehouse-gone-fishing 'Abstract - The Art of Design' on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80057883 Olafur Eliasson https://www.olafureliasson.net/ Magic Eraser App https://apps.apple.com/us/app/magic-eraser-background-editor/id989920057 IFTTT App You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson. | |||
| 09 Sep 2021 | Deep and meaningful (21) | 00:50:41 | |
In this episode, we discuss whether art needs to be deep and meaningful, whether it can just be for fun - or perhaps creating for fun is in fact creating meaningful art! Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Izzy and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Missenden School of Creative Arts Sketches - the Story of Art and People The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://www.toneden.io/ikson/post/ikson-dear-autumn-download . | |||
| 20 May 2021 | Creative block (13) | 00:50:33 | |
Do you ever suffer from creative block? Welcome to our new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles, with your hosts Izzy Moore and Gina Ferrari. We are both practising artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. In this episode we talk about whether there's a difference between procrastination and creative block, why we might suffer from creative block, and discuss what some of the solutions might be. And as usual, we don't agree on everything! We'd love to know what you think: did we miss anything? What's your experience? You can contact Izzy here and Gina here. And please do get in touch to let us know what sort of online courses you like best - long ones to really get stuck in, short ones that you know you can complete, or bitesize, to learn just one thing? Also mentioned in this episode: Life in Pieces - American sitcom available on Amazon Prime The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson You can find out more about us and sign up to our newsletters at: Follow us on Instagram: | |||
| 14 Jul 2022 | Why we're different (43) | 01:04:28 | |
Despite sharing many similarities - in our art, skills, interests, hangups and frustrations, politics, and more besides - four little letters mean we differ in a big way. A couple of months ago Izzy was diagnosed with ADHD, so in this episode we talk about what it means and what happens next. Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Ned Hallowell Other resources you might find helpful https://www.cambridgeopenstudios.co.uk/ You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson | |||
| 26 Nov 2020 | Meet your hosts: Izzy and Gina | 00:26:30 | |
Welcome to our new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles, with your hosts Izzy Moore and Gina Ferrari. We are both practising artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. In this episode we talk about how we started on our creative journeys, how we met, and whose idea it was to start a podcast! If you're interested in our online teaching, Gina's Free Machining Fun courses are open for you to join, and Izzy's Beautiful Baubles course is open until Christmas. We both have new courses in the pipeline, so please sign up for our newsletters to find out more! You can sign up to Gina's newsletter here, and Izzy's here. There have been changes at Missenden Abbey where we both learned how to do machine embroidery by taking a level 1 City & Guilds but The Missenden School of Creative Arts still run a wide variety of arts and crafts courses as day classes, residential weekends and summer schools. And Thrive, the horticultural therapy charity that Izzy mentioned, is still...thriving! The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson. | |||
| 12 Aug 2021 | Inspiration (19) | 00:46:42 | |
This week we're talking about inspiration: what it is, what it isn't, and what to do with it when we've got it! Izzy and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.foragedfibres.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/foragedfibres/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/rosiefarey/?hl=en https://austinkleon.com/steal/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ9z2owWxDk The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver https://www.theguardian.com/books/2009/nov/07/barbara-kingsolver-lacuna-book-review https://www.lotusbiscoff.com/en-gb/produits/lotus-biscoff-ice-cream-sticks The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson. | |||
| 20 Oct 2022 | Make it work (48) | 00:37:03 | |
Many of us dream of turning our creative pursuits into a viable business. But where do you start? And is it even a good idea? Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Genially https://genial.ly/ Searching for Italy https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0bncl3n/stanley-tucci-searching-for-italy Inside Man https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m001ck9r/inside-man Duolingo https://www.duolingo.com/ You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson | |||
| 06 May 2021 | Putting a price on art (12) | 00:47:02 | |
How do you price your art? In this episode we talk about the different ways we've tried, or considered, for pricing our work. Along the way we talk through various questions that come up when trying to put a price on creative work. Does where you sell your work affect the price? Does it matter what prices other people are charging? Can you price textiles in the same way as paintings or other forms of art? How do you account for all the costs involved? Is there a difference between pricing and selling art made as a hobby, with art made for a living? As usual, we don't have all the answers so please get in touch to let us know your experience of pricing your work! You can contact Izzy here and Gina here. Also mentioned in this episode: You can find out more about us and sign up to our newsletters at: Follow us on Instagram: | |||
| 08 Sep 2022 | Taking a break (45) | 00:36:13 | |
We're back from our summer break, but how did it go? Do we feel refreshed and revived and ready for an autumn of art, or do we need another holiday?! Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Henry Moore Foundation Kettle's Yard Circe by Madeleine Miller Greek Myths by Charlotte Higgins Stranger Things You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson | |||
| 11 Feb 2021 | Sewing machines: wonderful things or a source of tension?! (6) | 00:52:06 | |
Welcome to a new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Izzy and Gina are both practising artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. In this our sixth episode we discuss sewing machines, ones we have owned as well as ones we currently use. Sewing machines we mentioned: Singer Frister Rossmann Bernina Janome Husqvarnaviking Pfaff Izzy has created a handy checklist of sewing machine features she recommends you look for, if you are interested in machine embroidery. More details on her website. Also mentioned in this episode: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Sewing machine extension tables Craftivism: Making a Difference The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson. | |||
| 03 Jun 2021 | This almost didn't get recorded: Procrastination (14) | 00:47:15 | |
The episode that almost never was because we kept finding other things to talk about first! Welcome to our new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. In this episode, Izzy and Gina talk about what they think procrastination is, why we do it, and most importantly - how to stop procrastinating and do the things we need to do! According to Tim Urban of Waitbutwhy.com we all do it. Check out his video for an excellent explanation of what's going on in our brains when we procrastinate! Also mentioned in this episode: Find Your Joy with Louise Fletcher Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers Alice in Wonderland exhibition The Road Less Travelled by Scott Peck Whiskey Sour: There are many variations but this was Gina's recipe courtesy of Victoria Moore in 'How to Drink" 50 ml bourbon, 25 ml lemon juice, 25 ml sugar syrup and 3 teaspoons egg white shaken with lots of ice and then served over more ice. The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson. | |||
| 04 Nov 2021 | Botanical Embroidery with Maggie Schnücker (25) | 00:33:28 | |
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. In this episode we chat with Maggie Schnücker about her work and her new book. Mentioned in this episode: Website: https://maggiejosstudio.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiejosstudio Book: Botanical Embroidery - 30 Effortless Designs that showcase the beauty of nature Published by Page Street Publishing on 16 November 2021 https://www.pagestreetpublishing.com/ Available in the UK on Kindle from the publication date 16 November, and in paperback from 21st December https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/botanical-embroidery-maggie-schn-cker/1138500517?ean=9781645674184 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Botanical-Embroidery-Effortless-Designs-Showcase/dp/1645674185 Gina's exhibition: Paint, Print & Stitch 2nd - 26th November 2021 The Hub, Melbourn, Cambridgeshire One of Many Postcards by John Pedder https://www.instagram.com/p/BvirmEgA_TD/?hl=en Izzy's Beautiful Baubles course https://coursecraft.net/c/BeautifulBaubles2021/splash You can find us at: Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/ Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/ The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson. | |||