<p>In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview <strong>Severina Seidl</strong>.</p><p>Severina is a German embroidery artist whose work blurs the line between thread, paint, and narrative abstraction.</p><p>In this second half, Severina shares her ambitions in fashion embroidery, reflects on the push-pull between creativity and career, and gets candid about what it means to pursue art without a roadmap. Plus, we get her picks on books, music, and life growing up without TV.</p><p>For another artist making mixed media with a hint of darkness, my NeedleXChanges with Ruth Norbury (NX 27 &amp; 28) are definitely worth a listen.</p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>00:00:00 – Introduction</p><p>00:01:30 – Reflections on Artistic Journey</p><p>00:02:45 – Influences and Inspirations</p><p>00:09:45 – Cinematic Inspirations</p><p>00:10:43 – Growing Up Without Television</p><p><strong>Links:</strong></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.severinaseidltextiles.com/"><strong>severinaseidltextiles.com</strong></a></p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/severina.seidl_textiles"><strong>severina.seidl_textiles</strong></a></p><p>Blue Mind (Instrumental) by Torii Wolf via <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/3403dx"><strong>Epidemic Sound</strong></a>.</p><p><strong>About NeedleXChange:</strong></p><p>NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.</p><p>Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.</p><p><strong>Visit the NeedleXChange website:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.needl.exchange/Sign"><strong>needl.exchange</strong></a></p><p><strong>Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here</strong>: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://bit.ly/NeedleXChangeNewsIf"><strong>bit.ly/NeedleXChangeNews</strong></a></p><p>If you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://mrxstitch.com"><strong>mrxstitch.com</strong></a> If you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need! Find out more here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://xstitchmag.comAnd"><strong>xstitchmag.com</strong></a></p><p>And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!</p><ul><li>Facebook: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/mrxstitch"><strong>mrxstitch</strong></a></li><li>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/mrxstitch"><strong>mrxstitch</strong></a></li><li>Pinterest: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch"><strong>mrxstitch</strong></a></li><li>YouTube: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/c/mrxstitch"><strong>mrxstitch</strong></a></li><li>LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers"><strong>mrjamiechalmers</strong></a></li></ul>