“I always feel very honoured to be chosen for special work - it’s nice to have variety and challenge myself to learn new methods of stitching. This commission was something special, mounted on a large frame, with two layers of fabric together. I did feel a little nervous to begin...

“I wanted to make something that would be fun to stitch. I learnt embroidery at a young age and I’ve always enjoyed changing colours, stitches and not too much in-fill of large areas and I hope my collaborators feel the same. I absolutely believe in the therapeutic power of creativity. I...

"Stitching a piece for Fine Cell Work is an art. It is the best way to express and process feelings for me – be they good feelings, like love or inspiration, or sad feelings, like broken heart and loneliness. Feelings overflow me, and stitching allows me to unload my heart...

“I’ve found as the years have rolled by that the more proficient I have become at stitching, the less of my conscious attention is required to keep on track. I enjoy the fact that stitching bespoke work requires more concentration because every piece is different so you have to adapt...

“All my life I’ve been drawing on every surface. I don’t want to be confined by paper or canvas. I like to bring the domestic into something which can exist as a piece of art that can be used daily. The sofa in my living room is covered with sewn...