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September 26, 2016 In Art, Books, Textile Art

New book exploring Textile Collage

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Images clockwise from top right by Mandy Pattullo, Lu Flux, Maria Thomas and Karen Nicol

Batsford continue to be one of the handful of publishers who regularly print books about Textile Art and their latest book covers the varied world of collage. Textile Collage, Using Collage Techniques in Textile Art by Mandy Pattullo takes you through every step of the process from finding vintage fabrics, how to use different materials, old and new techniques and projects that include constructing collages on paper, fabric and clothing. As to be expected it is also a visual feast, and includes work from well known textile artists using collage including Karen Nicol, Cas Holmes and the author Mandy Pattullo. Overall, there is a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for the beginner or the most experienced artist to help develop your own work.

Textile Collage, Using Collage Techniques in Textile Art by Mandy Pattullo www.batsford.com

September 19, 2016 In Art, Textile Art

New work from Alice Fox

From left: Chestnut Shell with Needle Weave; Stitched Limpet; Weave, Natural Stain and Found Metal.

Alice Fox was one of our featured artists almost 12 months ago, so we thought it was time for an update.

Her latest work Findings, combines the handmade with nature. Alice takes found objects and incorporates weaving, stitch and staining highlighting their natural beauty with her delicate input.

As she explains, “the title Findings refers to two different definitions: The action of finding

someone or something; and information discovered as the result of an inquiry or investigation.”

Findings, an exhibition by Alice Fox is at the Knitting & Stitching Shows, Autumn 2016

Alexandra Palace, London 5 – 9 October; Dublin, 20 – 23 October; Harrogate, 24 – 27 November

For more information visit www.alicefox.com

September 12, 2016 In Uncategorized

Beautiful textile artists showing at MADE BRIGHTON

From Left: Fungi by Amanda Cobbett; Yellow Jumper and Why Don’t You by Emily Jo Gibbs

Inspirational Monday this week features MADE BRIGHTON exhibiting Friday 23rd – Sunday 25th September at The Brighton Dome Corn Exchange (UK). It will feature 50 contemporary designers, makers and textile artists, including these exquisite papier mache and machine embroidered mushrooms by Amanda Cobbett who draws on nature for inspiration. Also showing is Emily Jo Gibbs’ whose range of poignant embroidered portraits are from her ‘Kids Today,’ series. For more information visit www.madebrighton.co.uk

August 29, 2016 In Uncategorized

Macrame at Tommy Hilfiger

Window displays in capital cities often vie for attention, and one of the most original displays – without being over the top – I’ve ever seen is at the Tommy Hilfiger store on London’s Regent Street.

Predominantly cream with a stripe of ‘Hilfiger’ navy and scarlet this highly effective large scale macrame hanging shows how elegant macrame can be. No wonder it is having a resurgence in

popularity. I’m in the process of finding out more about it, but if you know the artist / designer behind it let us know.

August 23, 2016 In Textile Art, Uncategorized

Paul Smith celebrates 15 years with The Rug Company

Paul Smith is synonymous with quality craftsmanship, stunning colour and pattern combinations as well as a quirky detail here and there to keep things interesting. This was why I was so excited to see his new collection for The Rug Company which celebrates their 15 year collaboration.

The six rugs and one cushion all have a geometric theme. ‘Paint Stripe,’ takes inspiration from the dripping paint technique used in contemporary abstract art, ‘Refraction Bright Runner,’ sees an interplay of lines and geometric shapes, while the ‘Zig Zag Cushion,’ is simple pattern in a subtly luxe colour scheme. Added to his previous designs that also include wall hangings, they are an elegant and fun way to bring textile art to the home.

Check out www.therugcompany.com for further information.

[Top row: Zig Zag needlepoint cushion; Paint Stripe rug ; Refraction Runner, from the new collection. Below: Birdie Blossom woven tapestry cushion and Love Too needlepoint wall hanging ]