Techno Stitch

Synopsis

Based on a 1996 exhibition held at the Oldham Art Gallery Computerised machine embroidery is mainly used for the mass production of embroidery on clothing and household textiles. This programme explores the potential for creative embroidery within a wider area using the latest software available for computerised embroidery. Includes diverse work by eight designers, makers and artists: Susan Telford, Melanie Miller, Grayson Perry, Mandy Wrightson, Alice Lee, Margot Rolf, Nigel Cheney, and Jane McKeating.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Multimedia; 40 slides.

Year of production

1996

Availability

Sale; 2000 sale: £43.00 (inc. VAT +p&p)

Documentation

Accompanying text with introduction, commentary, bibliograpy.

Subjects

Crafts

Keywords

embroidery; textiles

Credits

Writer

Melanie Miller

Distributor

Name

Manchester Metropolitan University, Faculty of Art and Design

Email

c.hilton@mmu.ac.uk or j.davis@mmu.ac.uk

Web

http://www.artdes.mmu.ac.uk/visualresources/slidesets/ External site opens in new window

Phone

0161 247 1930

Fax

0161 247 6897

Address

The Visual Resources Curator
Righton Building
Cavendish Street
Manchester
M15 6BG