Patriotic Patterns!

Here are some things I've been working on to celebrate the events happening here in London this summer!  The cross stitch pattern is available as a free download from my website here, so if you're starting to feel a little patriotic too you can try it out (it will be available for a limited time over summer 2012).   I've also designed this tea towel which doubles up as a make-your-own bunting kit, it's available to buy from my etsy shop.  I'm so pleased the sun's come out this week, it's definitely helping to build anticipation for the summer celebrations!

Stitch Snowflake

Throughout advent I'll be showcasing Christmas craft and a few mini projects. This is a cross stitch snowflake design for you to use in your crafty projects this winter! (You should be able to click on the image and use 'save image as' so you can save it and print it out if you want) *Update* You can now download this cross stitch pattern here.

New paintings

Some new work produced for a recent commission.

The beginning of something new!

Here's one of the prints I've been working on today, inspired by cinematic glamour and times gone by. I think it's a little bit William Morris, a little bit 70's wallpaper with just a hint of aztec geometric. Sorry for the long wait since the last post, my new aim is to blog everyday, so hopefully you'll hear from me tomorrow!

Inca inspired

I was just thinking how bored I am of wearing the same, dull clothes- dressing to be warm rather than making a style statement. I love South American traditional textiles- the colours and patterns are amazing. I also really like granny/fair isle knits. Combining both would result in ultimate warmth, but I hadn't thought of a way of pulling it off. Then I saw this amazing photo of a girl in Seoul wearing an amazing mix and looking cool as well as warm...

via the satorialist

Lovely colours via Lisa Grue

How they can look so unhappy in a poncho? via Printsource

Manchester Visual Diary

Thank you Manchester for a most excellent long weekend. Highlights included; Trafford Centre (for it's sheer scale and vastness), the curry mile (for it's bright neon lights and tasty food), my first sheesha experience (mmmm...strawberry and watermelon smokiness), the town centre (including a magnificent waterstones), watching the Black Swan (which literally gave me chills) and MOSI, Museum of Science and Industry- watched a demonstration of all the cotton-yarn making-weaving processes (a must for textile geeks!).