With an impressive tenure of nearly three decades, Leanne Church has made her mark in the Sewing and Embroidery Industry. Her expertise has reached across Australia and extended to 15 states in the U.S., evidenced by her co-authorship of the Certificate III in Digitising and Computerised Embroidery in Australia.

Leanne’s roles have been diverse and influential; as a national educator for Machine Embroidery, a technical editor for Australian Machine Embroidery magazines, and a contributor of numerous articles, her commitment to education in her craft is unwavering. Her skills as a Machine Embroidery Digitiser are unparalleled, skilfully transforming everything from basic images to intricate designs for a variety of applications, including high-profile stage and screen productions.

Her expertise is recognised and sought after in the industry, leading to collaborations with prestigious designers and companies like Brother International, Husqvarna Viking, Embroidery Source and ZSK Australia. Her work with SEED, Decujba, Table Art, and Ralph Lauren has been particularly notable, especially her role as the lead Embroiderer for the Australian Open and other major events.

We welcome Leanne as Embroidery Curator at the Australian Museum of Design, and her exceptional talent expressed through the medium of embroidery.