Open Studios Autumn 2014

Such a good atmosphere at Fairlands Valley Farmhouse with very positive feedback.

This is one of the projects I'm working on during the open weekends - my pastel sketch which is the basis for a felted panel:

In between, I'm continuing to make pre-felt, finish collages, spin hand dyed yarn, and construct braided threads.  Also I'm still doing a sketch a day!

Find of the week - a rusty metal plate that looks like a weaving tablet!  Gorgeous.

Wyrd

It's everything, and everywhere.

Cyanotypes

New statement:  

I renew the connection between textiles and human experience.   

I’m fascinated by the link that cloth has with creativity, storytelling and the transmission of culture.  

I use historical textiles combined with contemporary items in order to re-connect with undervalued aspects of everyday life, beginning with the craft of weaving.

Capturing traces: Putting together cyanotypes of loom parts and ronaldsay fleece felt.

Rob did his ice bucket challenge today.  Countdown for hol: 5 days, for uni: 15 days!