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Read more about the article Loughborough University Arts Degree Show 2019
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Loughborough University Arts Degree Show 2019

Have a look at some of the work that inspired me at the Arts Degree Show at Loughborough University.

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June 28, 2019
Read more about the article Knitter of the Year visit to Sirdar Yarns
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Knitter of the Year visit to Sirdar Yarns

My blog post about the visit to Sirdar Yarns by the winners of Knit Now magazine's Knitter of the Year competition.

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June 28, 2017
Read more about the article Art in Action 2016, celebrating 40 years
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Art in Action 2016, celebrating 40 years

Art in Action is one of my favourite shows. The 2016 show is the fortieth one and sadly the last one. I shall miss meeting the artists and craftspeople demonstrating their skills.

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August 8, 2016
Read more about the article Inspirational textiles: Multi-media textiles at the Arts Degree Show
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Inspirational textiles: Multi-media textiles at the Arts Degree Show

Have a look at some of the inspiring work, by students specialising in Multi-media textiles, shown at the Arts Degree Show at Loughborough University in 2016.

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July 12, 2016
Read more about the article Inspirational textiles: Printed textiles at the Arts Degree Show
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Inspirational textiles: Printed textiles at the Arts Degree Show

Have a look at some of the inspiring work, by students specialising in Printed textiles, at the Arts Degree Show at Loughborough University in 2016.

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June 28, 2016
Read more about the article Inspirational Textiles: Woven textiles at the Arts Degree Show
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Inspirational Textiles: Woven textiles at the Arts Degree Show

Have a look at some of the inspiring work, by students specialising in Woven textiles, shown at the Arts Degree Show at Loughborough University in 2016.

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June 22, 2016
Read more about the article Magical knitting at Wonderwool Wales
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Magical knitting at Wonderwool Wales

Have a look at some of the inspiring knitting and crochet that was exhibited at Wonderwool Wales.

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April 26, 2016
Read more about the article Knitted flower – Flowers for Memories
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Knitted flower – Flowers for Memories

This year Yarndale are asking for knitted or crocheting flowers to donate to Flowers for Memories to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society.

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August 7, 2015
Read more about the article Fibre, yarn and fabric festival dates July – Dec 2015
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Fibre, yarn and fabric festival dates July – Dec 2015

A day out to one of the many fibre and yarn festivals is great for your sense of well-being. You'll leave inspired ready to make something.

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July 9, 2015
Read more about the article Having fun with colour when crocheting granny stripes
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Having fun with colour when crocheting granny stripes

A few thoughts about simple ways of choosing colours for crochet granny stripes ready to yarn bomb a shop sign

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September 12, 2014
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