Weaving stories into repeat – how I wove memories of my grandmother into fabric design
When my grandmother died a year ago, I didn’t have time to process it. At the funeral I had two young, very lively girls to keep an eye on, which…
Hedgerow chintz – a peek at my design process
During the autumn school holidays we spent a week on the island of Texel. I was inspired by the beauty of the island. From our holiday home we looked out…
A story quilt wallhanging
The inspiration to start this quilt came from the pantone colour of the year quilt challenge on Bryan house quilts and No hats in the house (there’s nothing like an…
summer school
This month I’m taking part in a four week summer school all about pattern design. I’m really enjoying it so far, and getting into the second brief. Before that’s done…
A cut and sew accordion book tutorial
A year ago I started drawing little pictures for my daughter featuring her favourite stuffed animal - a white bunny called Babo with big floppy ears. The pictures showed her…
Honey badger tutorial for sew a softie day
Did you know there is an international sew a softie day? Thought up by Trixi Symonds of Coloured Buttons, the 16th of July will be a day focused on sewing…
diy play mat
A play mat is something you only need for a short period of time, and its also something that takes up quite a bit of space. Play mats can be…
Location and creating
I recently listened to a conversation between Kate O'Sullivan and Dan Thompson on the A Playful Day podcast. As I was listening to their discussion about connecting your art to the…