Hi! I’m Laura, I’m a craft researcher and the founder of Common Threads Press.
Currently based in Cambridge, I work on research and projects around visual art, craft and publishing, independently and for arts and cultural organisations.
Images: Aaron McIntosh
Queer Needlework Practices of Past and Present
Royal School of Needlework Live Online Talk
Wednesday 7 February 2024, 7pm
In this talk, craft researcher and founder of Common Threads Press, Laura Moseley, will map the different articulations of queer identity in needlework practices since the mid-20th century. By analysing fabric, colour, technique and processes of making, Laura will look at the different ways in which queer artists have deployed embroidery and quilting in their work.
Departing from the work of second-wave feminists that worked to reinstate needlework as an emblem of ‘women’s work’, Laura will discuss how textile crafts have since become a central focus for queer artists working with similar themes of inheritance, identity and memory.
Naomi Polonsky, Associate Curator at The Women’s Art Collection, Cambridge
“It was a pleasure to work with Laura, who is creative, proactive and personable. She devised and delivered events that engaged a broad audience and was excellent in her attention to detail and ability to problem-solve.”
Rachel Ridealgh, Community Librarian for Local Studies at Norwich Heritage Centre
“Laura has always brought innovation, creativity and real enthusiasm to all of the projects we have worked on. She is consistently reliable, a great communicator and never fails to keep to deadlines. I wholeheartedly recommend Laura as a fantastic collaborator.”
Jade Anderson, Producer at Young Norfolk Arts Trust
“At Young Norfolk Arts Trust, we have had Laura facilitate a number of zine workshops from poetry to collage. We have even commissioned Laura in the past to put zines together for us during our festival period. Laura is a great active listener and a talented creative that everyone should know about, especially when it comes to grassroots activism!”
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