Dec
17
My experiences which sculpt my view ….
Jul
25
Chunnel vision… from Folkstone to Calais… in the dark!!!!
Jul
17
It’s actually so much more than the food…
Jul
17
It’s not time we waste…. its….
Jul
17
Travel documentary photos….well sort of !!!!
Jul
16
If you can’t go through it … around it… just go –
Jul
05
Bold, bold Madrid … BUT…
Jul
03
Mystery and Uncertainty….
Jul
02
Meandering the mists of Scotland…
Jun
14
A few hours in Köln (Cologne in Germany)…..
Jun
09
Playing on the edge….
Jun
09
Renewed respect for trees…
Jun
07
Europe in bloom… so magical !!!
Jun
07
Queso… Queijo…. Fromage… whatever it is called – in English it is CHEESE… glorious CHEESE !!!
Jun
06
Adeus… Spain… Bonjour France… C’est bon… tres bon !!!!
Jun
03
Paris to Madrid…. brakes broke :-(
May
22
brmmmm .. Inverness to Thurso
May
22
Off we go….brmmmmmm – From London to Inverness for the Celtic Tour 2013 Vintage car rally.
May
18
Yorkshire Dales… over hills and over dales…. to find some Wensleydale!
May
16
First days in England from the front passenger seat.
May
10
Organic structure
May
10
Going home..
May
05
New perspectives….
What’s the plan? Where do I start? How do I organise my colours for hand weaving my blankets?
There’s a plot twist. LOL
I don’t ever have a plan!
I like to use my intuition and just go with the flow!
All my blankets are amazing, despite having no plan.
Love to know if you plan your creative projects?
Her’s an example that you could spread the word on….that you don’t necessarily need a plan for your creative pieces.
#artisanmade #handweaving #weaving #protip #weaver
22 hours ago
With my little fingers I was unknowingly laying the foundations for what would nourish me and be a part of my creative expression, 55 years later.
Come along and join me for more of my stitched and woven stories; here and there’s also more in my Link in Bio.
#madebyhand #embroideryartist #textileartist #handwoven #embroiderylove
3 days ago
An item I made 55 years ago has unwittingly earned its place in my small treasure box — a place it now so obviously deserves.
At nine years old, I had no idea I would now be embroidering stitches on blankets I’d hand woven from memories of my journeys around the world.
Something I enjoyed as a child, I must have sensed deep within me was important — something I would one day return to.
With my young fingers and hands, I was unknowingly laying the foundations for what would nourish me and become an expression of who I am.
Stitching these motifs is the ritual completion of the blanket. For me it encompasses gratitude for all that has gone into its creation; from my experiences to the processes of weaving.
These motifs I keep secret until the blanket finds its new home — just a little surprise for its new owner. My current Kolkata, Mullik Ghat series will be released in a few weeks time.
What’s something you’ve continued that you’re surprised you started in childhood?
Come along and join me for more of my stitched and woven stories.
#artisanmade #embroidered #embroideryart #weaving #fibreart
3 days ago
What would I use this basket for?
For 45 years, I’ve loved to feel natural fleece in my hands. There’s something very humbling about recognising where wool originates, and feeling the soft greasy fleece in my hands is very special; and to be able to weave into my blankets some of my own handspun yarn is very gratifying.
I like to rinse the fleece before preparing and spinning it.
I’ve tried several methods and this one suits me best, and the basket is perfect. Allows gentle rinsing without any felting.
Why not save this tip to try, if you can get your hands onto some greasy fleece, and for more come follow along.
#weaving #Handspinning #fleece #fibreart #weaver
1 week ago
This is my top number ONE Pro-tip.
Do you want meaningful work - or empty trash?!
I’m a visual artist and weaver, and this number one tip for meaningful work is for all creatives and your chosen medium!
‘Tell your stories from your own experiences!’
That’s it!
My latest body of work is based on the Mullik Ghat markets in Kolkata India, where we drove our vintage car through India, Bhutan and Myanmar.
For more - Come follow along!
#artisanmade #roadtripindia #weaving #creativetips #protip
2 weeks ago
The cacophony of fragrance and colour on the backdrop of damp grey fog of the Mullik Ghat Markets Kolkata; was incredible!
I wasn’t expecting this place to leave its mark so deeply, and is the foundation for my current body of work.
The key to creating work with meaning, whether you’re a weaver or using another medium; is to tell your own stories from your lived experience.
Perhaps you could save this tip to try for your next project; and instead of thinking about things like colour or shape; why not think of a memory instead.
Love to know how you go!
For more creative tips - come along and follow!
#creativetips #kolkata #weaving #travelart #madebyhand
2 weeks ago
Here’s a different kind of pro-tip; and it comes from a lifetime of unexpected surprises!
It’s never just about technique, but it’s all about telling stories from our lived experience.
I wasn’t expecting this place to leave its mark so deeply.
The cacophony of fragrance and colour on the backdrop of damp grey fog of the Mullik Ghat Markets Kolkata, India ; was incredible!
As an artist, the most valuable insight I’ve gained is that meaningful work must come from lived experience.
Technique alone can create pieces, but only lived experience can fill them with meaning.
Whether you are a weaver or a creative working in another medium, the key to creating work with meaning is to tell your personal stories.
Connect with your memory before you even think of colour or shape. Give it a try!
Perhaps you could save, and try this pro-tip for your next project and see how your work evolves with this dedicated intention.
For more - come Follow along.
#artisanmade #roadtrip #interiordesign #protip #weaving
2 weeks ago
When I begin weaving, I have no idea what it will end up looking like
I never have a plan because I weave intuitively from my memories
Here I’m weaving my memories from the Mullik Ghat flower markets in Kolkata, India.
As I weave, I roll it, then becomes hidden. It’s always such a surprise to see my stories revealed in my blankets when I unroll it from my loom.
You could try this in your form of art as well. .
Try starting with a memory, and remember the colours of your experiences.
You can save this idea for your next project; and for my journal notes on inspiration for this series - Kolkata; pop to my link in Bio.
Come follow along with me!
#weaving #weavingloom #weavinglife #madebyhand #artisanmade
3 weeks ago
Weaving is “like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get.”
When I begin weaving, I have no idea how it will turn out.
I always start with memories; and I never have a plan.
In my latest Series, I’m weaving my memories from our vintage car roadtrip; and the Mullik Ghat flower markets in Kolkata, India.
Colour is my thing. I don’t have a colour plan because I weave intuitively, and I don’t remember what colours I’ve used.
As I weave, I roll the fabric onto the back beam, and it then becomes hidden. When I’ve finished the weaving and I unroll my piece from the back beam - it’s always such a surprise to see my stories revealed in my blankets.
Why don’t you try to weave without a plan? You could try this in any creative medium as well.
Start with a memory, and remember the colours of that experience. Then just go for it, and play!
You can save this tip for later; for my journal notes on inspiration for this series - Kolkata; pop to my link in Bio; and for more creative ideas, come follow along.
#handweaving #madebyhand #arttips #roadtripindia #weaver
3 weeks ago
What’s the plan? Where do I start? How do I organise my colours for hand weaving my blankets?
There’s a plot twist. LOL
I don’t ever have a plan!
I like to use my intuition and just go with the flow!
All my blankets are amazing, despite having no plan.
Love to know if you plan your creative projects?
Her’s an example that you could spread the word on….that you don’t necessarily need a plan for your creative pieces.
#artisanmade #handweaving #weaving #protip #weaver
22 hours ago
With my little fingers I was unknowingly laying the foundations for what would nourish me and be a part of my creative expression, 55 years later.
Come along and join me for more of my stitched and woven stories; here and there’s also more in my Link in Bio.
#madebyhand #embroideryartist #textileartist #handwoven #embroiderylove
3 days ago
An item I made 55 years ago has unwittingly earned its place in my small treasure box — a place it now so obviously deserves.
At nine years old, I had no idea I would now be embroidering stitches on blankets I’d hand woven from memories of my journeys around the world.
Something I enjoyed as a child, I must have sensed deep within me was important — something I would one day return to.
With my young fingers and hands, I was unknowingly laying the foundations for what would nourish me and become an expression of who I am.
Stitching these motifs is the ritual completion of the blanket. For me it encompasses gratitude for all that has gone into its creation; from my experiences to the processes of weaving.
These motifs I keep secret until the blanket finds its new home — just a little surprise for its new owner. My current Kolkata, Mullik Ghat series will be released in a few weeks time.
What’s something you’ve continued that you’re surprised you started in childhood?
Come along and join me for more of my stitched and woven stories.
#artisanmade #embroidered #embroideryart #weaving #fibreart
3 days ago
What would I use this basket for?
For 45 years, I’ve loved to feel natural fleece in my hands. There’s something very humbling about recognising where wool originates, and feeling the soft greasy fleece in my hands is very special; and to be able to weave into my blankets some of my own handspun yarn is very gratifying.
I like to rinse the fleece before preparing and spinning it.
I’ve tried several methods and this one suits me best, and the basket is perfect. Allows gentle rinsing without any felting.
Why not save this tip to try, if you can get your hands onto some greasy fleece, and for more come follow along.
#weaving #Handspinning #fleece #fibreart #weaver
1 week ago
This is my top number ONE Pro-tip.
Do you want meaningful work - or empty trash?!
I’m a visual artist and weaver, and this number one tip for meaningful work is for all creatives and your chosen medium!
‘Tell your stories from your own experiences!’
That’s it!
My latest body of work is based on the Mullik Ghat markets in Kolkata India, where we drove our vintage car through India, Bhutan and Myanmar.
For more - Come follow along!
#artisanmade #roadtripindia #weaving #creativetips #protip
2 weeks ago
The cacophony of fragrance and colour on the backdrop of damp grey fog of the Mullik Ghat Markets Kolkata; was incredible!
I wasn’t expecting this place to leave its mark so deeply, and is the foundation for my current body of work.
The key to creating work with meaning, whether you’re a weaver or using another medium; is to tell your own stories from your lived experience.
Perhaps you could save this tip to try for your next project; and instead of thinking about things like colour or shape; why not think of a memory instead.
Love to know how you go!
For more creative tips - come along and follow!
#creativetips #kolkata #weaving #travelart #madebyhand
2 weeks ago
Here’s a different kind of pro-tip; and it comes from a lifetime of unexpected surprises!
It’s never just about technique, but it’s all about telling stories from our lived experience.
I wasn’t expecting this place to leave its mark so deeply.
The cacophony of fragrance and colour on the backdrop of damp grey fog of the Mullik Ghat Markets Kolkata, India ; was incredible!
As an artist, the most valuable insight I’ve gained is that meaningful work must come from lived experience.
Technique alone can create pieces, but only lived experience can fill them with meaning.
Whether you are a weaver or a creative working in another medium, the key to creating work with meaning is to tell your personal stories.
Connect with your memory before you even think of colour or shape. Give it a try!
Perhaps you could save, and try this pro-tip for your next project and see how your work evolves with this dedicated intention.
For more - come Follow along.
#artisanmade #roadtrip #interiordesign #protip #weaving
2 weeks ago
When I begin weaving, I have no idea what it will end up looking like
I never have a plan because I weave intuitively from my memories
Here I’m weaving my memories from the Mullik Ghat flower markets in Kolkata, India.
As I weave, I roll it, then becomes hidden. It’s always such a surprise to see my stories revealed in my blankets when I unroll it from my loom.
You could try this in your form of art as well. .
Try starting with a memory, and remember the colours of your experiences.
You can save this idea for your next project; and for my journal notes on inspiration for this series - Kolkata; pop to my link in Bio.
Come follow along with me!
#weaving #weavingloom #weavinglife #madebyhand #artisanmade
3 weeks ago
Weaving is “like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get.”
When I begin weaving, I have no idea how it will turn out.
I always start with memories; and I never have a plan.
In my latest Series, I’m weaving my memories from our vintage car roadtrip; and the Mullik Ghat flower markets in Kolkata, India.
Colour is my thing. I don’t have a colour plan because I weave intuitively, and I don’t remember what colours I’ve used.
As I weave, I roll the fabric onto the back beam, and it then becomes hidden. When I’ve finished the weaving and I unroll my piece from the back beam - it’s always such a surprise to see my stories revealed in my blankets.
Why don’t you try to weave without a plan? You could try this in any creative medium as well.
Start with a memory, and remember the colours of that experience. Then just go for it, and play!
You can save this tip for later; for my journal notes on inspiration for this series - Kolkata; pop to my link in Bio; and for more creative ideas, come follow along.
#handweaving #madebyhand #arttips #roadtripindia #weaver
3 weeks ago