Emma Homent AKA The Makers' Marks | Decorative Needlepoint [NX003]

In this episode of NeedleXChange we interview Emma Homent, aka The Maker’s Marks. As well as creating needlepoint designs that hit that sweet spot of modern nostalgia, Emma is an advocate for contemporary needlework and the value of creative collaboration. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:19 - Bluey 5:03 - When Emma & Jamie first met 13:30 - Why Emma is so helpful 16:55 - You need all the skills 19:25 - The value of community 24:00 - Emma’s childhood 28:49 - Emma’s book: Needlepoint - A Modern Stitch Dictionary 40:00 - The stitch that Emma invented 44:30 - Historical context 53:44 - Collaboration 56:25 - Licencing 101 1:07:10 - Favourite Book: All My Friends Are Superheroes by Andrew Kaufman 1:10:22 - Favourite Film: How to make an American Quilt 1:11:32 - Favourite Musician: Ella Fitzgerald 1:14:17 - Most Interesting thing that no one knows about Emma