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Finding what you like 21 Aug 2011 | 11:28 pm
Sometimes it can take a while to realise what it is about a style that really gets your enthusiasm. I've realised that over the top decoration is not for me but a judicious use of materials and embell...
A sunny day at Blickling Hall 7 Aug 2011 | 01:57 am
Just a peaceful stroll in the gardens at Blickling Hall, Norfolk
The Silk Route 25 May 2011 | 06:00 am
You can see my handpainted silks at the Hobart Gallery, Blickling Hall, Aylsham, Norfolk from May 25th to June 5th every day from 10.30 am to 5 pm. I will be exhibiting with other members of the Norfo...
Sheena's scarf 11 May 2011 | 10:41 am
I can put the progress pics on the blog now that Sheena has received her scarf from Sarah! The warp tied and spaced. Beginning the weave with the weft yarn of alpaca and cotton. Adding the inlay ya...
Work in progress 18 Apr 2011 | 04:48 am
Still playing about with different yarns, I chose a plain tweed for the warp and variegated pure wool for the weft with hand dyed pure wool used for the inlays. I decided to space the warp threads but...
It's amazing what you find! 27 Feb 2011 | 07:31 am
Last year I visited the Knitting and Stitching show at Alexandra Palace, London. Before we even got inside I thought that the Rose window looked a good source of inspiration so I took a pic. Once insi...
Looming ahead 14 Feb 2011 | 12:31 pm
Decided to warp up the loom and get weaving! I'm using a 2 shaft rigid heddle loom and sampling with various yarns before deciding on a project.
Norfolk Craft Guild 25 Oct 2010 | 10:44 am
We have now completed our second week of our autumn exhibition at the Loft Gallery, Blickling Hall, Aylsham, Norfolk, only one more week to go. We have had lots of interested visitors and lots of love...
Festival of Quilts 2010 24 Aug 2010 | 08:46 am
I have just spent a wonderful Sunday at the NEC in Birmingham at the Festival of Quilts. This is the major quilt event in Europe and has an international flavour. Lots to see, lots to buy, enthusiasti...
Blakeney Craft Guild 24 Jul 2010 | 09:49 am
Every year in July I take part in the month long exhibition at Blakeney on the north norfolk coast. There is a lovely mix of crafts from textiles through to pottery, wood, metal and glass. The exhibit...
