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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Starting Again.
Well, the samples arrived at the studio and seemed to meet with the approval of Emily (the boss). Now we just have to see what potential clients think. However, I am now starting to plan for the next set of samples. I’m still working with the same theme as before and focusing on menswear but […]
Sparking Saturday – Nicola Crocker.
This week I joined twitter. I’ve resisted for a long time but I realised I need it for work. Not only is it an immediate promotional tool but it’s also excellent at allowing me to discover other incredible designers and makers. So I’ve decided to introduce “Sparking Saturday” – a chance for me to share […]
The Seeds of Inspiration
Boy and I have recently become proud parents. Panic not. Before you worry this blog will be over run with bootee patterns and matinee jackets, let me explain. We don’t have actual children. Nor is it the up-coming event. Put your head between your knees and breathe. That dizzy sensation will soon pass. The management […]
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Light and Shade
I’m still thinking about our trip to Cornwall. We stayed in the very beautiful Trereife Park and I found a particular feature inspiring. There was a stunning light fitting within the main staircase which was made of metallic blooms. There are some really nice shapes in the structure. I see this and think of a […]
Cornish Capers
I’ve been away for a few days enjoying a well deserved holiday. It was my husband-to-be’s birthday last month. It ended in a “0”, so I took him away to Cornwall to help drown the trauma in fresh fish and cream tea. I did this entirely for him you understand. I didn’t enjoy a moment […]
Tempting Glances.
Over the last few posts I’ve talked about the process I go through when I’m designing a garment. That’s not to say that it’s my only method – it all depends on the inspiration – but it is my more usual way of working. The next part of the process is the one that takes […]