Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Discover the remarkable story of Lynne Stone, a textile and botanical artist who traded corporate life for the open road. After selling her software business, Lynne bought a second-hand bus, fitted it with solar power and sewing machines, and set off on an extraordinary journey across Australia with no fixed plan, just a passion for exploration.
Along the way, she collected native plant specimens from some of Australia's most remote landscapes and transformed them into breathtaking, scientifically accurate three-dimensional textile sculptures. From golden wattles and callistemons to rare Central Australian wildflowers, Lynne combines artistry, observation, technology and innovation to recreate the beauty of Australia's flora stitch by stitch.
In this inspiring profile, Lynne shares her creative journey, the challenges behind perfecting her techniques, and her mission to preserve and pass on her unique craft for future generations.
🌿 A story of creativity, curiosity and craftsmanship
🧵 Intricate textile art inspired by Australia's native plants
🚌 Life on the road exploring the country's natural wonders
💡 Innovation, persistence and a lifelong love of learning
#TextileArt #BotanicalArt #AustralianArtists #NativeFlowers #EmbroideryArt #CreativeJourney #AustralianStories #HandmadeArt #NatureInspired #ArtDocumentary #Craftsmanship #AustraliaTravel #ArtistProfile #Wildflowers #TextileSculpture
00:00 New Beginning
00:44 Bus Life
01:06 Meet Lynne
01:24 Flower Hunter
01:42 Textile Botanist
02:31 Lightbulb Moment
03:00 First Commission
03:14 Twenty Years
03:42 Art Of Observation
04:22 Perfecting Details
05:04 Colour Techniques
05:35 Software Founder
05:55 Digital Embroidery
06:48 Inventing Tools
07:33 Craft Legacy
07:50 Sharing Knowledge
Featured Plants:
ROUND-LEAFED MALLEE | Eucalyptus minniritchi
VICTORIA WATTLE | Acacia victoriae
GOLDEN WATTLE | Acacia pycnantha
BOTTLEBRUSH | Melaleuca sp. syn. Callistemon sp.
GUNGURRU | Eucalyptus caesia subsp. magna
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Factsheet 📃 https://www.abc.net.au/gardening/how-to/my-garden-path-lynne-stone/102908900
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Inspiring, entertaining and full of practical advice - Gardening Australia is an ABC TV program providing gardening know-how and inspiration. Join Costa Georgiadis and the team as they unearth gardening ideas, meet avid gardeners and look at some of the most inspiring gardens from across the country.
Stream more: http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/gardening-australia
Facebook: facebook.com/gardeningaustralia
Instagram: instagram.com/gardeningaustralia
Web: http://www.abc.net.au/gardening
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Discover the remarkable story of Lynne Stone, a textile and botanical artist who traded corporate life for the open road. After selling her software business, Lynne bought a second-hand bus, fitted it with solar power and sewing machines, and set off on an extraordinary journey across Australia with no fixed plan, just a passion for exploration.
Along the way, she collected native plant specimens from some of Australia's most remote landscapes and transformed them into breathtaking, scientifically accurate three-dimensional textile sculptures. From golden wattles and callistemons to rare Central Australian wildflowers, Lynne combines artistry, observation, technology and innovation to recreate the beauty of Australia's flora stitch by stitch.
In this inspiring profile, Lynne shares her creative journey, the challenges behind perfecting her techniques, and her mission to preserve and pass on her unique craft for future generations.
🌿 A story of creativity, curiosity and craftsmanship
🧵 Intricate textile art inspired by Australia's native plants
🚌 Life on the road exploring the country's natural wonders
💡 Innovation, persistence and a lifelong love of learning
#TextileArt #BotanicalArt #AustralianArtists #NativeFlowers #EmbroideryArt #CreativeJourney #AustralianStories #HandmadeArt #NatureInspired #ArtDocumentary #Craftsmanship #AustraliaTravel #ArtistProfile #Wildflowers #TextileSculpture
00:00 New Beginning
00:44 Bus Life
01:06 Meet Lynne
01:24 Flower Hunter
01:42 Textile Botanist
02:31 Lightbulb Moment
03:00 First Commission
03:14 Twenty Years
03:42 Art Of Observation
04:22 Perfecting Details
05:04 Colour Techniques
05:35 Software Founder
05:55 Digital Embroidery
06:48 Inventing Tools
07:33 Craft Legacy
07:50 Sharing Knowledge
Featured Plants:
ROUND-LEAFED MALLEE | Eucalyptus minniritchi
VICTORIA WATTLE | Acacia victoriae
GOLDEN WATTLE | Acacia pycnantha
BOTTLEBRUSH | Melaleuca sp. syn. Callistemon sp.
GUNGURRU | Eucalyptus caesia subsp. magna
📺Gardening Australia — Stream all seasons on ABC iview: ab.co/GardeningAustraliaiview
Subscribe 🔔 ab.co/GA-subscribe
Factsheet 📃 https://www.abc.net.au/gardening/how-to/my-garden-path-lynne-stone/102908900
___________________________________________
Inspiring, entertaining and full of practical advice - Gardening Australia is an ABC TV program providing gardening know-how and inspiration. Join Costa Georgiadis and the team as they unearth gardening ideas, meet avid gardeners and look at some of the most inspiring gardens from across the country.
Stream more: http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/gardening-australia
Facebook: facebook.com/gardeningaustralia
Instagram: instagram.com/gardeningaustralia
Web: http://www.abc.net.au/gardening
___________________________________________
This is an official Australian Broadcasting Corporation YouTube channel. Contributions may be removed if they violate ABC's Online Conditions of Use http://www.abc.net.au/conditions.htm (Section 3).
