110: Custom Stitches Of All Kinds With Michelle Brooks Of The Stitchering Shop
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This week on the podcast LaChaun is speaking with Michelle Brooks a Chicago based fiber artist and owner of the Stitchering Shop. Michelle creates custom textile art pieces using a variety of fiber techniques such as tufting, embroidery stitching, and weaving. In our conversation we talk about how she began working with fibers, the fiber making community in Chicago, and how she is using her artistry to advocate for the Black Lives Matter Movement. Show notes: www.gistyarn.com/episode-110
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