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!

Pop Up Shop!

Come along to the Pop Up Shop in Bethnal Green on Saturday.

There'll be lots of LOVE-ly goodies from local designer makers for you to browse, including crafty products you can personalise and give to someone special on Valentines day.

In the afternoon, there'll be a special Stitch Me Up drop-in workshop, where you can choose a cross stitch craft kit or tote bag and get crafting there and then. There are no additional costs, just pay for the kit you choose and relax, enjoy the surroundings with tea and cake!

Kits start from £5 and it's great if you like being spontaneous as there's no need to book. If you know you're definitely coming, so we know how much cake to make for everyone, you can join the facebook event page here or RSVP to workshops@cerysturner.com

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.

Autre Mers by Francoise Dupre at The Women's Library

Recently I went to The Women's Library and saw an exhibition by Francoise Dupre. It was fascinating to see how the artist had explored the art of making and crossed over the disciplines of sculpture, art and design. I got excited while walking around the space and took loads of photos so I've put a few here for you to see.

'Stitch Me Up' bag in the Laden Showroom window!

The stitch me up bag I designed is in the Laden Showroom window just in time for the start of fashion week.

?Choices! - The AACDD 2011 Festival @ Bargehouse

I went to the Bargehouse this weekend, which is a great space on the southbank just behind the OXO tower. There's a show from the African and African-Caribbean design diaspora, my favourite piece was the chair pictured, designed by my friend Julie Kouamo. I love the way her printed textiles fit in so well with the textures of the walls in the space.

New paintings

Some new work produced for a recent commission.

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!).