Monthly Archives: January 2015

Helmshore Textile Museums

Posted on January 7, 2015 by jan

While visiting Harrogate in November I came across Helmshore Textile Museums.  Of course anything to do with the word textiles I am immediately  switched on and have to have a look.  The museum is in the village of Helmshore and … Continue reading →

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Contemporary Applique

Posted on January 6, 2015 by jan

I have come across a new book which I’ve borrowed from my local library.  Its called Contemporary Applique and written by Julia Triston.  This book will show you how to create a contemporary piece of work using old fashioned skills. … Continue reading →

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Harrogate Knitting & Stitch November 2014

Posted on January 6, 2015 by jan

This was my 6th visit to the show at Harrogate.  I have also visited the Dublin show several times.  I am never disappointed.  I went with a bus full of women from a patchwork group last November. We all waited … Continue reading →

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The Art of Manipulating Fabric

Posted on January 1, 2015 by jan

I borrowed The Art of Manipulating Fabric written by Colette Wolff from my college library.  I  highly recommend it to other textile artists as a must have book to own.  Wolff has covered all that has been written before but … Continue reading →

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