Emma Mckee
• – • Marwen
About the speaker
Emma Mckee isn’t your average cross stitcher. Born in Kansas City, she was first introduced to the medium through her mother, a British opera singer who frequently attempted to teach Emma how to stitch during her childhood. Yet she always refused to learn, finding the British craft too antiquated — that is, until she found a way to make cross stitching work for her.
In 2014, Emma stitched her first piece: An adaptation of Will Prince’s artwork for Chance the Rapper’s song “Hey Ma.” She followed that with a piece for street artist JC Rivera, Chicago’s “Bear Champ.” Her portfolio expanded from there, as she firmly planted herself within Chicago’s rap community, as the scene’s preeminent — and only — hip-hop cross stitcher, earning the name Stitch Gawd.
Since 2014, she’s created countless pieces for musicians and artists both in and outside Chicago.
Local partners
Busy Beaver is a Chicago based, women owned business who understand the importance of expression, sharing ideas, and building community. Which is why we love turning your ideas into handmade shareable custom buttons and stickers for over 25 years in our solar powered “Dam”“ in Chicago!
Big Shoulders Coffee offers a selection of daily roasted coffees; featuring single-origin coffees from micro producers, seasonal blends, and customer favorites. @bigshoulderscoffee
Constantly refining recipes, the Downstate Donuts team won best donut in Chicago with one key ingredient: potato. Since then, “this is the best donut I’ve ever had” is a common refrain. We blend seasonal flavors and quality ingredients with potato to make you rethink donuts.
Chicago native DJ/Producer Mike Caliber has been playing some of Chicago’s Top Nitelife venues for over ten and has been DJing for almost 20 years ago. His music production has been featured on various TV programs and he is currently working towards his goal of becoming a national media personality. Follow DJ Mike Caliber on Instagram @djmikecaliber
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Location
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Marwen
833 N Orleans St
Chicago, Illinois United States 60610
When
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Digital Engagement Chris Evans
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