The Magic of Photography

The Magic of Photography

by | Nov 11, 2022 | Creativity, History

Photography is something I love and loathe in equal measure, but it wasn’t until I realised the scope of its history that I reviewed my opinion. My eyes glaze over trying to understand the processes and ephemera behind photography, which is why I’m a very...
Black and White

Black and White

by | Nov 4, 2022 | Creativity, Design, Inspiration

Sometimes creating is as simple as working with black and white. Theoretically, black and white are not considered colours – even though they have such an impact on the world of colour. So if you’re in the mood to create, and want to feel the pleasure of...
Inspiring Research

Inspiring Research

by | Oct 28, 2022 | Creativity, Inspiration

I’m often reading or researching online for my Stitch Safari Podcasts – it’s one of my favourite pastimes behind stitching of course. And at every turn, I’m reminded of those links with history always hovering somewhere in the background....
Snowflakes

Snowflakes

by | Oct 21, 2022 | Creativity, Design

Surely one of the easiest ways to re-kindle interest in design is the paper snowflake – yes, the ones from our childhood. There’s always that wonderful moment after cutting when the paper is opened and the patterns magically reveal themselves. Sometimes...
Kia Orana

Kia Orana

by | Oct 14, 2022 | Creativity, Inspiration

Time away can be great for renewing tired and overworked creativity. Discovering cultural and historical textile practices on the island of Rarotonga in the Cook Islands has led me down a path I never thought I’d venture, into that of Tivaevae.  Watch this short...