Online Niki McDonald Exhibit

Sadly, one cannot go to see Niki McDonald's needlepoint exhibit but there's an online catalogue of her work here—
http://www.trafficjamgalleries.com/images/current-exhibition/Niki%20McDonald%20-%20Untitled.%202020%20Exhibition%20Catalogue.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2DVbLveT3KsMM1lUVWxAR3qUqaL8i72hFQWQqzPotzJRQXiHtpCzL4clI

Her original pieces are so clever!  You can see more of Niki's work at her Tapestry Girl website.
https://tapestrygirl.com

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More About Niki McDonald, Tapestry Girl

Textile Curator has a brief profile of Niki McDonald, the Australian stitcher known as Tapestry Girl.
http://www.textilecurator.com/niki-mcdonald/

Needlepoint for Fun is in Australia and had a fun visit with Niki.  Here's a video.
https://www.facebook.com/Needlepoint-For-Fun-125313707511380/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED&fref=nf

And here is an interview.  NP For Fun did a good one, since they understand needlepoint and know what to ask.
http://www.needlepoint-for-fun.com/tapestry-girl-makes-art-from-needle-and-thread.htm

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Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
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Introducing Tapestry Girl

Thanks to Needlepoint for Fun I've discovered Tapestry Girl.  Her real name is Niki McDonald and she creates huge needlepoint canvases inspired by street graffiti in Australia.
https://www.facebook.com/125313707511380/photos/a.157371940972223.28096.125313707511380/1270867009622705/?type=3&theater

She has a website which is great fun to explore.  Don't miss the video hidden under "B.O.W. 2010."
https://tapestrygirl.com

She also has a Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/TapestryGirl

Here is a very good interview.
http://www.needlepoint-for-fun.com/tapestry-girl-makes-art-from-needle-and-thread.htm

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright October 24, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.