Conversations with Textiles - V

In advance of our exhibition we asked all of our members to describe their Conversations with Textiles. We are linking this with an Instagram week when that artist will share some of their process and work. @curious_threads

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Linda Hoddy

My Conversation with Textiles began at a very early age, in a very simple and childlike way starting with easy canvas and cross stitch projects encouraged by my Grandmother and Mother.

There has always been an assortment of projects in my life keeping me busy and happy, including dressmaking and tailoring.

Things really took off when I embarked on a City & Guilds Embroidery course which opened my eyes to a world of pattern and colour. Numerous techniques that I had never heard of were introduced to me and the conversations continued.

Recent years have been filled with contemporary textile art, especially quilting. I have been a member of a number of groups over the years, both Embroidery and Patchwork & Quilting based, and it is the numerous conversations at these meetings that inspire and encourage me in my textile world.

Linda Hoddy

Early cross stitch and canvas projects

C&G Embroidery

100 days