The Spring 2026 Maker-in-Residence , Emma McKee, AKA the “StitchGawd” is a Chicago based cross stitcher and fiber artist whose work uses traditional heritage methods to focus and highlight contemporary cultural commentary, the visual zeitgeist and social history. She is known for her one of a kind stitched pieces for athletes and artists including Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Chief Keef, Saba, Smino; Cand