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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 – Dollydoo.
With the weather turning cooler and everything becoming bleak and grey, it’s important to enjoy something bright. With that in mind, I’d like to share Dollydoo. The creative outlet for Emily Jeffrey, Dollydoo is a collection of handmade applique cushions and felt pictures. They are full of fun and whimsy and put me in mind […]
Sparking Saturday – Tori Murphy
I love patterns. They soothe my brain and make my eyes relax. Do you remember Magic Eye pictures? I can’t do those because I have the wrong shaped eyeball. (Yes that really is a thing and really why the pictures exist in the first place. They are an ophthalmic diagnostic tool) For me strong geometric […]
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 – 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 […]