Blog
Hello and welcome to my Blog especially for textile artists, combining inspiration, personal growth, creativity and design. All the good things!
Secret Love – Books!
Frankly, this book is an utter delight from cover to cover and I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in concept embroidery.
What If?….
Regardless of how we work as Textile Artists, we should always be asking ourselves that hugely important question, ‘what if?.
Slash and Burn Embroidery
Honestly, nothing’s out-of-bounds now in terms of creative, innovative embroidery.
What Is Slow Stitching Exactly?
Whatever you like to call it, needlework, embroidery, soul-stitching, or slow stitching – I highly approve and promote all it has to offer – whatever it’s called.
After Christmas Revamp
My best wishes to you all for a very happy and safe Christmas – and After Christmas Revamp.
The Mixer
I’m the baker, the mixer of ideas and the one willing to spend that precious time trying to discover a way forward, with the ingredients I have at hand.
The Power of Intention
Intent’s important because it underpins everything we do. It offers purpose and direction – enough to inspire developing a concept.
That Online Purchase Experience
As purchaser’s, we all have long memories. We also make future choices on past experiences.
Yes, No or Wow
Doubt is normal. Certainty is stifling. View problems as an opportunity. Re-awaken that inner voice. Equate failure with learning. Use desire, persistence and expertise to communicate concepts clearly and always for ‘wow.’
The Elegance of Time and Effort
Transformation and change come through effort, tremendous effort – day in, day out, hands down.
Organising An Exhibition Brief
So we all have our jobs to do. Organisers to be organised. Me, the entrant, to ensure I know what’s expected of me.
Stress or Passion
How do you know you’re working with passion? That’s easy.
From Theory to Practice
A business model created decades ago might help provide valuable guidelines for anyone wanting to understand just some of the skills needed to work as a textile or fibre artist.
Perception: The Big Disconnect
Perception comes in two forms – how we see ourselves, and, how others see us.
Hidden Messages in Textile Art
Using hidden codes and messages in our work adds not only another layer of meaning but also offers the viewer the chance to try to decipher their meanings.