Autumn colours: expected and unexpected
Autumn Colours: in which I'm musing on the changes in colour and atmosphere. at this time of year.
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October 13, 2015
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
Tales from the Woollen Woods
One of the Woollen Woods 2015 took place at Rushcliffe Country Park. Take a look at the woollen creatures around the park.
May 29, 2015
Woollen Woods 2015
Find out about Woollen Woods which takes place in May 2015 at Rushcliffe Country Park in Nottinghamshire.
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May 6, 2015
Being a tourist in my hometown
My hometown is Leicester. During the last 10 days the eyes of the world have been upon us and we are seeing our city in a new light.
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March 26, 2015
Printed wallpaper by Sophie Painter, BA Textiles: Print, Loughborough University
A flair for printed textiles
Final year BA Textile students, specialising in printed textiles, exhibited their work in the degree show at Loughborough University.
June 20, 2014
My latest sewing project – a flowery sleeveless top with ruffles
My first project from a Japanese sewing book is a cotton flowery sleeveless top with ruffles around the neckline.
June 10, 2014
Inspiring quilts, glorious sunshine, and a picnic at Quilts UK 2014
Every year I go to Malvern to the Quilts UK show in May. In my review, I give you a flavour of this year's exhibitions.
May 30, 2014
A need for nature
Many designers find inspiration in nature. However, I'm thinking about how I need nature to refresh the mind.
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February 24, 2014
The Big Textile Show
There seems to be at least one yarn or textile festival every weekend at the moment. I've been suffering from real indecision about which ones to visit. Last weekend was one of my few free weekends until December, so it was fantastic to be able to visit a local event.…
October 3, 2013