Reflective Stitch, Time and place in textile art, Claire Wellesley-Smith

Reflective Stitch explores how ideas of time and place can bring greater meaning and emotional resonance to textile art. Claire Wellesley-Smith considers the intimate relationship between the two, offering practical approaches to stitching with intention, observing the passage of time, and drawing inspiration from the environments and experiences that shape our lives.

Through embroidery journals, site-specific work, community projects, and collaborative making, the book encourages artists to explore memory, connection, and a sense of place through textiles. Illustrated with examples of Wellesley-Smith’s own work alongside that of artists from around the world, it offers a thoughtful and contemplative source of inspiration for developing a more personal textile practice.

About the Author

Claire Wellesley-Smith is a British textile artist whose practice explores connections between textiles, place, community, and the natural world. Her work combines embroidery and slow, considered processes with an interest in landscape, memory, and the passage of time.

Publication date: 3 September 2026
Publisher: Batsford
Pages: 128
ISBN: 9781849947541
Size:  275 x 215mm