by Kelly | 26 May 2020 | Being Creative, Bespoke Gifts, Jewellery, Materials and Equipment, Textiles
In a move away from subtle and hard jewellery making, I was inspired by a statement necklace I purchased one summer in Tuscany from a local weekend market. A collection of beautifully handmade textile jewellery displayed on a table in a small market square in the heat...
by Kelly | 04 Oct 2019 | Bespoke Gifts, Commissions, Free Motion Embroidery, Hand-embroidery
In the last 2 years, I have started working with an embroidery hoop to produce personalised gifts for friends and family members. In March 2017, I gave a friend a birthday present for her 40th birthday with a celebratory message that would not age over time, unlike a...
by Kelly | 03 Oct 2019 | Bags, Commissions, Messenger Bags
A few years have past since I last wrote anything on this blog which was a new project at the time. I have just come back to it with motivation to get creative once more and share my creations with as many people as are interested! It appears that I saved a draft post...
by Kelly | 11 Jul 2019 | Being Creative, Materials and Equipment, Skill Building, String Art
My wonderful friend Becca whom I met whilst working in Aylesbury, has been a creative inspiration and motivation for me since I met her. A talented photographer and keen crafter, she encouraged me to join an evening course in dressmaking which I thoroughly enjoyed and...
by Kelly | 02 Feb 2017 | Dressmaking
Well, I started this dress in April 2016 after my sewing machine arrived in Italy from the UK but at the end of the month, I found myself in a new relationship and the dress was sort of pushed to one side. Admittedly there were also other reasons why I left it a...
by Kelly | 20 Mar 2015 | Being Creative, Creating in the Workshops, Masters in Design and Applied Arts
So, I started on the Masters programme in February at Wolverhampton University and life has been really hectic ever since! I am relieved to finally share my progress with you. The starting point for my studies has been looking at the application of line into 3...
