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Brave, Bold Upcycling

Brave, Bold Upcycling

Upcycling a piece of furniture is a very satisfying activity.  When I walk round our house, I get a lot of pleasure from looking at a piece of upcycled furniture...

Brave, Bold Upcycling

Upcycling a piece of furniture is a very satisfying activity.  When I walk round our house, I get a lot of pleasure from looking at a piece of upcycled furniture...

A Creative Launch Pad!

A Creative Launch Pad!

One linocut can lead to a whole range of designs being created.  This blog post will focus on my Candian Geese linocut - the creative launch pad for 2 fabric...

A Creative Launch Pad!

One linocut can lead to a whole range of designs being created.  This blog post will focus on my Candian Geese linocut - the creative launch pad for 2 fabric...

5 Tips for Creating a Fabric Design

5 Tips for Creating a Fabric Design

Over the last 2 years, I have been adapting some of my linocut artwork into fabric designs which I sell through my shop on Spoonflower.  This blog post is about...

5 Tips for Creating a Fabric Design

Over the last 2 years, I have been adapting some of my linocut artwork into fabric designs which I sell through my shop on Spoonflower.  This blog post is about...

Lampshade with Impact!

Lampshade with Impact!

One of my favourite projects is to recover old lampshades.  By taking off the old shade,  keeping the rings and then using the fabric of your choice, you can make...

Lampshade with Impact!

One of my favourite projects is to recover old lampshades.  By taking off the old shade,  keeping the rings and then using the fabric of your choice, you can make...

Lampshade Making!

Lampshade Making!

Covering a drum lampshade is one of the most satisfying fabric projects you can do. It's a quick project and the finished product can have such an impact. You can...

Lampshade Making!

Covering a drum lampshade is one of the most satisfying fabric projects you can do. It's a quick project and the finished product can have such an impact. You can...

Sew a Skirt - Elasticated Waistband

Sew a Skirt - Elasticated Waistband

If you've never sewn any clothes before, this is a good introductory dress-making project.  It's easy to sew, yet you end up with an item of clothing which makes a...

Sew a Skirt - Elasticated Waistband

If you've never sewn any clothes before, this is a good introductory dress-making project.  It's easy to sew, yet you end up with an item of clothing which makes a...