In this episode of NeedleXChange, I interview Alison Carpenter-Hughes.

In part two of our conversation, Alison dives deeper into the emotional and symbolic aspects of her work. We discuss her connection to Leicester’s textile heritage, her ventures into community art, and how she plans to push the boundaries of her practice with bold colours, symbolism, and new materials. Plus, we get a glimpse into her personal world - her love of rock music, film favourites, and the books that inspire her creativity.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:10 - The emotional impact of Alison’s work and historical research

00:10:45 - Leicester’s textile heritage and community art projects

00:22:30 - Exploring risk, experimentation, and storytelling in embroidery

00:35:00 - The ch ...