Unapologetic, Textiles Craft and Design
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What on earth are you carrying??? Inside my travel embroidery kit!
What on Earth are you Carrying?! As textiles artists, makers or designers we have a one common trait. We carry a lot of stuff!!! This can be anything from sketchbooks, pencil cases, magazines, notebooks and embroidery hoops! Today I’m going to show you what’s inside my travel sewing/embroidery/embellishment kit. I take this to work with Read more
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Practicing Flatlay Photography for Product Photography
As an independent maker, You are supposed to wear all the hats! Maker, Designer, Accountant, Marketer etc… Today I’m going to show you some of my efforts as the Photographer. I’ve been waiting for some good natural light for a couple of days now. I especially wanted to try flatlay photography as I felt this Read more
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Embroidery Lust 001
Some pickings from the latest embroidery trends on and off the high street. Christian Louboutin New Look Matalan Zara Marks and Spencers Read more
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Vegan Craftivism – Cute Enough to Eat?
Here is an ongoing project of mine. A series of embroideries bringing awareness to veganism. It is not a movement that is exclusive to just the few. Our connection to dead animals on supermarket shelves has been disconnected. Read more
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Speculate, interpret, embellish and embroider
‘An introduction to the world of embroidery and embellishment. Explore a concept of your choice through experimentation with embroidery and embellishment techniques using hand and machine methods’I will be teaching a 5 week course at CityLit in March through to April next year.This is a jam packed course that will give you the opportunity to Read more
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Inspiring Video about Karen Nicol, Textiles Designer/Artist
I came across this video on Youtube some time ago. As an aspiring Textiles Designer I was left a little envious but totally inspired and motivated after watching it. Check out Karen Nicol’s website to see more of her work. Read more
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