It’s been a snowy weekend here…
Sneak Peek: Knitted Home Accessories at The Startup Showcase
I’ve always had an interest in interior design, so last year I decided to work on developing a range of knitted home accessories. For me, knitwear is all about creating a beautiful fabric and home ware really allows me to…
In Sight: Orange Lichen
The colour of this tree trunk really caught my eye. I’m always amazed at some of the colours you can find in nature.
Sneak Peek: Lets Knit Magazine
Lets Knit has done a lovely article in this months magazine about the rising popularity of knitted home ware. I’m featured as one of the “experts”! Go and get your copy…
Discovered Again: inside Notre Dame, Paris
Quick sketches done in Paris years ago, looking up at the ceiling in Notre Dame.
Research: 3D Printed Textiles
3D printing is a hot topic at the moment. It’s a technology that has been around for over 20 years, but it is only until recently that it has been used in fashion and textiles. Bradley Rothenberg is an architect who is currently working on developing 3D printed textiles…
Research: Campaign for Wool Interiors Collection 2014
Since I am interested in transitioning from fashion to interiors, during Wool Week I went to the Campaign for Wool Interiors Collection in London, to see how textile designers are currently working with wool for home products. I was particularly inspired by Caron Penney’s woven tapestry, Naomi Paul’s crochet lighting, Ptolemy Mann’s Ikat sofa and Kit Kemp’s digitally embroidered upholstery fabric.