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my first blog post

February 20, 2019

procrastination

colour stories

new work, ideas & projects

#mondaymorningblues in the nicest possible way.. Just received my copy of this beautiful book by @thechromosapien Keith Recker. Opened with trembling hands to find myself on page 60, in my happy place, gloves on, hands in the #woad vat., grinning back ! Time for a coffee and my first journey through this colourful world... #timestopsforcolour.. #pause.. #bluehandsandhappiness Out 1 Sept Pre-Order online with 10%off @worderybooks Thank you Keith.. X
#skillswap #collaborating with friends.. @moocha1463 wears a #woodcutter scarf knit by @giannabertelliknowles #Knorfolknots in my @coloursofnrfk #4ply #bluefacedleicester and Gianna is looking lovely in her #indigodye top which @moocha1463 and I made together (she sews, I dye!) Thanks for coming to support me lovely ladies @fresh_artisanmarket at @backtothe__garden I'm back here #firstsaturdayofthemonth 7 Sept.
#the100dayproject #the100dayproject2019 #day100 Although I probably only made 57 and a half blocks i really enjoyed my #OldNewBorodBlue quilt #qayg project for a number of reasons.. *finding #flow and #focus *working with a defined palette *respecting #mottainai #wastenothing #useeverypiece *freestyle design, no fixed pattern #dailyinspiration some of my pieces were inspired by #fullmoon, #childhoodmemories #musicimlisteneningto *it travelled with me.. #antibes #fortlauderdale #lakedistrict #london.. I could pick it up and work on it wherever I was #trainsplanesautomobiles.. *This way of #mindfulmaking and #beinginthemoment is something I love to share with others and if you want to find out how to adopt this simple daily practice, join me at my next #slowstitch workshop at @makeplacenorwich on Saturday 20 July at 130pm. Details and booking via makeplace website. I have a selection of my blocks here at makeplace if you need some inspiration!
I've been working with #Knorfolknots designer @giannabertelliknowles who has designed three beautiful shawl patterns for all levels from beginners upwards using @coloursofnrfk #plantdyedyarn Gianna will be doing a half day #knittingworkshop on weds 31 July at 130pm and will also be here tomorrow at our weekly #makeplacemeetup at 6pm if you want to get started or need some help with your own projects.
#100dayproject2019 #day100 Spent at @makeplacenorwich as July #makerinresidence..... "@avivaleightextiles is a local textile artist and dyer. inspired by #Finecity #Norwich rich #textileheritage she works with historic recipes and techniques to create beautiful #naturalcolour on cloth and #Britishwool in her @coloursofnrfk range. Aviva will be making work in our #shopfrontstudio, completing her #100dayproject #100dayproject2019 #quiltasyougo #slowstitch #slowtextiles #OldNewBorodBlue quilt and running some #creativetextilesworkshops 20 July Slowstitch and 31 July collaborating with #knitwear designer @giannabertelliknowles who will be running a #knittingworkshop. Full info and book online via the website. Link in bio
#100dayproject2019 #ifotgetwhichdayimon #gardeninspiration #artichokes from a dear friend's garden #katazome #starchresist #indigo Enjoying some #slowstitch time on my #OldNewBorodBlue #quiltasyougo here at @makeplacenorwich watching the world bustle by the window...
#100dayproject2019 lost count of what day I'm on.. Been really busy with projects, setting up @fresh_artisanmarket @backtothe__garden which starts 3 August and this month I'm #makerinresidence at @makeplacenorwich in #magdalenst. Tonight's the first of our #makeplacemeetups and I'm looking forward to some #mindfulmaking and #slowstitching in the company of #creativesouls, sharing ideas and inspiring others. #knit #crochet #slowstitch #freestyleweave #quiltasyougo
#the100dayproject #the100dayproject2019 85/100 #pickingupwhereileftoff. #strawberrymoon today. A busy month meant I had to put this to one side but I'm back on it! A wonderful afternoon of #slowstitch for #slowstitchsunday our group exploring #boro #mottainai #zerowaste #indigodyedcloth Join us for the next one Sunday 14 July book online link in bio
#day46 #the100dayproject #the100dayproject2019 #qayg #roots #shweshwe #pasteresist #indigo
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