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From spool of cotton to the backbone of scarves!This is called ‘measuring the warp’ - the warp is the thread that is put in the loom (when ‘dressing the loom’) under tension, to create the base for the fabric to be woven.This process really is like magic - who would have thought that measuring the warp is the starting point for ALL fabric, including the fabric you are wearing as you are reading this??You can find all the magical goodies I make HERE on my website!

My first textile obsession was cross stitch …After art school the first time around, I still hadn’t found my ideal medium - I’d tried painting, drawing, illustration, ceramics, sculpture, and loved them all - but nothing made me super excited.Until I found needlepoint - it was a Kaffe Fassett book at the library that started it all.Pretty soon, I was preferring using the cross stitch with wool to make my needlepoint more ‘chunky’, and to attain geometric patterns. I started my business Threefold Designs in 2004 with cross stitch kits and patterns.I stopped cross stitching after my tapestry skills were...

Are you lucky?I personally believe that you are what you say you are.So if you say ‘I’m never lucky’, you’re right.If you say ‘I’m so lucky’, you’re right.You get to choose.How you see yourself plays out in your life.I created these works as a talisman, sigil, reminder … you are who you say you are.I see so many people using negative words to be ‘cool’ - it’s not cool to use positive words ;)I don’t care - even if it’s cheesy and uncool, here I am. Spreading good energy and vibes!This piece (and others) are available in my TEXTural exhibition...

Thank you for the 5 star review!This is the sort of thing that makes everything worthwhile - it means a lot to me to get feedback, to know that my handwovens are making your life just that bit brighter and warmer :)If you’ve ever bought my products, I would love for you to leave a review on either my website, or on Google (where I now have a ‘business listing’!). It not only means a lot to me, but also to others who are thinking of buying handmade and want independent opinions :D

My solo exhibition ‘TEXTural’ is on until 25 February!Collective Haunt is open from Wednesday to Saturday, 11am - 4pm - we’re at 68 The Parade, Norwood. Just look for the orange building!I’m here every Saturday, so if you are around The Parade, swing by and say hi!Of course, all pieces are for sale, heh heh :)