Author Archives: Katy

Sparking Saturday – Kettle Yarn Co

Isn’t it always the way. No yarny related Sparking Saturdays and then two come along at once. However, this is my blog and I can do what I want. Plus I have quite the girl crush on the lovely Linda Lencovic. Linda is  a Canadian born, UK-based yarn dyer with a beautiful sense of subtle […]

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Sparking Saturday – Nnuroj

It can’t have escaped your notice that I’ve yet to share work from a fellow knitter as part of Sparking Saturday. This is not because I am the only knitter in the village, but because I wanted to share other things with you. I am a well rounded human being with many and varied interests. […]

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Sparking Saturday – Katharina Klug

This morning I’d like to focus on the beautiful pottery of Katharina Klug. Katharina studied ceramics in Germany and Austria for 6 years. She now lives and works in Cambridge where she teaches at a local college alongside working as an independent, ceramic artist. Katharina describes her inspiration – My work is about simplicity of […]

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Sparking Saturday – Ndidi Ekubia

This morning I want to share some beautiful silverware with you from the very talented Ndidi Ekubia. I love Ndidi’s work because she sees the world in a similar way to me – My inspirations stem from the patterns of everyday life: from the cityscape of London through to organic natural forms For someone who […]

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Sparking Saturday – Four Beautiful Keys

I have had such a girl crush this week. It’s entirely the fault of Haley Key, the designer behind Four Beautiful Keys, and her gorgeous jewellery she creates in her studio in Suffolk. A business inspired by faith & love which Haley incorporates into each design.   This is the perfect description of what Haley achieves. […]

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Sparkling Saturday – Sarah Hamilton Prints

This morning I’d like to share the fun prints and works by Sarah Hamilton. Sarah is a printmaker based in South London who creates an extensive range of cards, wooden blocks, prints and paintings. She talks about her work with such joy, it’s infectious – Every mirror, print, card and woodblock made in my sunny […]

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Sparking Saturday – Sarah and the Moon

Today I want to feature someone I’ve admired for a long time. Sarah Cross is a weaver with passion and a flair for using unconventional yarns within her work. She works with the SAORI style of weaving.If you look at www.saoriglobal.com they explain the ethos – In SAORI, on the other hand, we put more importance […]

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Sparking Saturday – Electrobloom

Today I want to share something with you that just makes me smile. Electrobloom is the brainchild of Mark Bloomfield and is one of the best uses of 3D printing I’ve seen.   You see! How can these not make you smile?! Mark has an MA (RCA) and is a trained jeweller. Alongside this, he […]

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Sparking Saturday – Justine Nettleton.

Today I want to feature the work of Justine Nettleton, an artist based in Nottingham/Derbyshire, who creates beautifully vibrant paintings and jewellery. Justine explains her inspiration – I moved to Long Eaton, Nottingham in 2003 and began making a daily bike ride around West Park to keep fit and unwind. I quickly realised that the […]

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Sparking Saturday – Dovecot Tapestry Studio

I love colour. I get really giddy when I see a range of yarns in a the shades of the rainbow and start to think of the endless combinations. So imagine my excitement when I discovered Dovecot Tapestry Studio. The studio is a light, airy place – the perfect place to create – and look […]

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