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Sparking Saturday – LucyLou Designs
It’s that time of the week to share something pretty. This time it’s stunning silver jewellery by Jo Bignold, the creative genius behind LucyLou Designs. Jo works in her Lancashire studio using traditional silversmithing techniques. Using such a hands-on method means that she can create more unique pieces – My pieces are either one-offs […]
Finished “Fraser”
For weeks I’ve been teasing you – would you like to finally see what a finished Fraser looks like? It’s essentially a ribbed sweater but there is a subtle pattern within the work which I really enjoyed knitting. It requires some concentration but stitch markers make my life easier. I’m going to order yarn next […]
A Tangle of Cables
The second commission is now off the needles. I finished it last night but had to wait for some decent daylight in order to take some photos. Mother Nature, however, had other ideas and today is full of grey dampness. Still, I’m a determined young woman and managed to find something approximating light and took […]
Sparking Saturday – Kelly Swallow
This week I want to share my new latest crush. It’s a bit different to my normal thing but knowing me as you do, it makes sense. Your first clue is “Kelly Swallow – Unique Patchwork Designs” Your second clue is about Kelly’s process – Kelly Swallow’s chairs are individually sourced vintage pieces, each with […]
First Steps
I’ve taken another step towards global domination. During the summer I was approached by Brits Home Chic inviting me to sell my knitwear through them. At first I was a little confused. I knit menswear and looking at the website, there didn’t seem to be much in that area. Some emails passed between the co-founder […]
Sparking Saturday – Amy Lee Strachan Textile Design
It’s time to share another designer/maker with you and I felt it was about time we had a textiles designer. Something that was vibrant and exciting with strong lines and elegance. Something that is a lovely statement piece. Amy Lee Strachan’s stunning printed silk scarves certainly fill that brief. You know me and printing are […]
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Sparking Saturday – Claire Lowe
I’m really excited to be featuring a jewellery designer who uses two of my favourite things. The reason behind one of those things is explained in the pages of her site – Claire is a keen tea drinker and at university started to use tea as a material, as her experimentation progressed she became interested […]
Block Party!
The last few post have been quite introspective. I’m sure you’re desperate for something less navel-gazey. Let me assist. I’ve been blocking a sweater but not any old sweater. No siree bob. This is the first proper view of “Fraser”. I’m really pleased with the effect and how well it’s blocked. I’m working on the […]
Mountains
Sometimes I think I’m doing well. At other times I look at what I still have to do and feel overwhelmed. I value my diary almost more than my knitting because it keeps me on track. There are jobs that I want to have started/completed for a given week. They get put into a day. […]
Sparking Saturday – Lubilou
It’s grey outside and I’m still getting over my cold so I want something that is gentle and has a sense of humour. What better than Lubilou? Working in ceramics, Lubilou makes quirky handmade ceramic sheep, chickens, brooches and other creations. The most vital element to Lubilou is texture – “I always add texture. This […]