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Embroider and appliqué a Seagull inspired Cushion

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

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Home inspirations for Autumn Winter 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

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RELAXED COASTAL STYLE

When I heard about the book Relaxed Coastal Style, by Sally Denning I was very keen to review it. I met Sally many years ago as she was setting out on her career as a stylist, and she used my house as a shoot location. Since then I have been very aware of her meteoric… Continue reading RELAXED COASTAL STYLE