Adam Pritchett: Intricate Insects & Antique Frames

Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, embroidery artist Adam Pritchett shares his intricate embroidered spiders and pieces inspired by antique frames, antiquarian themes… and a sprinkling of magic and creepiness!

Listen as Adam shares his relatively recent embroidery journey through his inspirations and techniques. And of course, he gets a Gold Star for being our first male embroidery artist on Stitchery Stories.

Continue reading to discover the highlights of our chat and to see examples of Adam’s work …

Susan Weeks chats with Adam about:

Loving Instagram for getting discovered and connecting with other artists
Using antique frames to inspire textile art
After an unplanned Fine Art degree, developing an interest in embroidery
Teaching himself embroidery via YouTube and old books
Being inspired by nature and books
Using versatile woollen fabric and recycled velvet as a contrast to the insects and spooky subjects
Building up textures with knots and beads
Opportunities to exhibit with the Light Grey Art Lab in Minneapolis, USA
Appearing on Kirsty Allsop’s Handmade Christmas TV programme
Being featured on Martha Stewart’s Blog
What do Adam’s mates think to all these embroidery antics?
Virtual communities making it easier to share our work and inspirations
Spiders in the coffee shop?
Collaboration with fashion designer Hogan McLaughlin