Thread and Thrift: July 2013

Thursday, 25 July 2013

More Thread and Thrift

More pieces that are going to Festival of Quilts the week after next.

Cabinet of Curiosities

A friend of mine is delighting audiences with this in Whitby this summer. Please go if you around one Sunday or even make a special journey!

Sunday, 21 July 2013

I have been neglecting my etsy shop of late as I have been so busy finishing off loads of work for my display at Festival of Quilts in August. However some of you will be pleased to know I have just added a couple more of my unique fabric flowers made from old quilts. There are still 2 birds on etsy @ £20 but in August all of my appliquéd birds will be going up to £25 as I realise that combining the time it takes to make them, the cost of the materials, mounting and packing and the tax man's cut I was rather under charging!

Friday, 19 July 2013

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Sunday, 14 July 2013

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Thursday, 11 July 2013

Strippy

More little stripy collages incorporating quilt bits and unpickings. All for Festival of Quilts at Birmingham NEC in August. I love working this way....

Friday, 5 July 2013

The Festival of Quilts

I have finished this collage today. I am planning to hang it unglazed next to the skirt below which is coming out of hibernation for The Festival of Quilts where I have a gallery space this summer. I am resurrecting a few old things but nearly all of it will be new work . If you are near Birmingham NEC 8th - 11th August please come and see my exhibition there.

This piece was made in 2008 and kick started my whole interest in what I call my "Thread and Thrift" approach to textiles.

Monday, 1 July 2013

Landscape

This piece is in the show at Farfield Mill at Sedburgh until 11th August. It started as a reflection on the landscapes of winter. Seems along time ago now with everything so green and lush!