Izzy & Gina in stitches

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 Schitt’s Creek 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 https://www.henry-moore.org/ Kettle's Yard https://www.kettlesyard.co.uk/ Circe by Madeleine Miller https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35959740-circe Greek Myths by Charlotte Higgins https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/56246237-greek-myths Stranger Things https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4574334/ 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

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 website https://drhallowell.com/ podcast https://drhallowell.com/listen/podcast/ Other resources you might find helpful https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-symptoms-in-women/ https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-symptoms-test-adults/ https://adhduk.co.uk/right-to-choose/ Jessica McCabe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMpt40zNK-w 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