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An interview with… Victoria Matthewson

With her new book on pollinating insects and plants now out, we chatted to embroidery artist Victoria Matthewson about her skill in bringing mini beasts to life in stunning detail using needle and thread…

Hi Victoria! Can you share which events led you to discover stitching and embroidery?

My stitching journey started at 10 when I was at primary school where I learned cross stitch and created a sampler. I didn’t want to work in straight lines and squares, so I went to my local library

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