Three things inspired this craft project, the sea, gulls and the effective but random looking stitching currently used by many fine art embroiderers. They in turn appear to have been inspired by Asian quilts made out of recycled Sari’s. I embroidered the cushion front in free hand stitches. I wanted to create the curls where… Continue reading Embroider and appliqué a Seagull inspired Cushion
If you like Scandinavian design you will love the autumn winter collection from Broste Copenhagen. Throughout the Danish company’s, 60-year old history, design objects, furniture, and modern art have come and gone along with changing trends and tendencies. However a few objects remain as timeless examples of Broste Copenhagen ‘s unique idiom, and have achieved… Continue reading Broste Copenhagen A/W collection 2019
If you are looking for good design at a low price point then you need look no further than J D Williams autumn winter 2019 ranges. They have produced two very different looks . Arthouse Tonal Mineral Wallpaper £18 The first is called Far Away and is my favourite. It takes inspiration from autumn… Continue reading Home inspirations for Autumn Winter 2019
New, Old & Forgotten By Sally Coulthard Published by Quadrille and imprint of Hardie Grant The craft of knitting This book is to crafts people what a dictionary is to a writer, a very useful tool, full of vital information. It reminds me of the 1970’s Whole earth catalogue and the 1980’s John Seymour National… Continue reading Crafted A compendium of Crafts:
Visit Kew Gardens to see the iridescent glass sculptures of Dale Chihuly and the magnificent Hive installation by Wolfgang Buttress. At the end of Chelsea Flower show and the opening of many Gardens under the International Garden Scheme it seemed like a good time to visit Kew gardens. If like me, you choose a bank… Continue reading Chihuly at Kew
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