In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Stephanie Matthiesen Avilés, aka Fine Frog Stitching.Steph is a cross stitch designer who is quickly gaining renown for her design aesthetic that combines deft use of colour with leftfield subject matter.In this first part of our interview, we learn Steph's journey to being a cross stitch designer, her creative background and some valuable lessons in colour theory.Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro00:01:52 - Steph’s homeland00:05:22 - The story of Fine Frog Stitching00:11:22 - What cross stitch means to Steph00:15:22 - How Steph uses colour in her designsLinks:Website: finefrogstitching.comInstagram: finefrogstitchingPatreon: patreon.com/FineFrogStitchingIntro music is From The South by Sarah the Illstrumentalist via Epidemic Sound.About NeedleXChange:NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.Visit the NeedleXChange website: https://www.needl.exchange/Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChangeIf you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.comIf you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmersRSSVERIFY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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