Lost in Lace conference…

If you were inspired by our article on the Lost In Lace exhibition, (issue 43) why not attend the conference on 3 February. Speakers will include curator Lesley Millar MBE, artists Michael Brennand-Wood, Kathleen Rogers and others. Chaired by Crafts magazine editor Grant Gibson, the panel will be discuss how they have been inspired by the aesthetics, techniques and cultural associations of lace.  10am – 4pm, 3 February 2012, 
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Water Hall Tickets: £40 (£30 concession) click here to book.

Handmade treasures

Take a moment to have a look at Sania Pell‘s lovely, stylish blog At Home. We’d like to thank Sania for her ‘handmade treasures‘ blog about the Selvedge Christmas Fair, we love her photographs of Susi Joel‘s silk acorns! We hope you enjoyed the fair if you were able to visit on 10 December but don’t worry if you couldn’t make it – our Spring Fair is on 31 March! We hope to see you there…

Sania Pell’s book The Homemade Home: 50 thrift and chic handmade projects is available here RRP £16.99

Serial Persuits

Gallery Nature Morte presents Serial Pursuits, an exhibition inviting visitors to contemplate the power of sequences and sets.  Opened on 10 December with background serial sound loops from Audiobombing Crew; the exhibition showcases the work of David Mabb, Dayanita Singh and Manisha Parekh. Immerse yourself in a collage of  line and image to follow the course of each artist’s message.

Gallery Nature Morte, Zimmerstrasse 90 (3rd Floor), Berlin, 10117, Germany. 13 December-28 January 2012.

Stylish Stationery

Make your new year a stylish one and stay chic yet organised with the new collection from the Japanese stationery company Trystrams. A must have for those with a passion for pattern, each piece is stamped with the striking geometric motifs and bold colour palette characteristic of Swedish design company Tiogruppen (Ten Swedish Designers). The collection boasts a decorative notepad, notebook, diary or the newly introduced carry case to cover all your working needs. View the whole range online here.

Congratulations to…

Gill Watson, Simplicity’s Felt Maker. Frances Stevens, yarns, Paperphine. Linda Robinson, Sally Weatherill’s tie and scarf. Erin Thompson, the blanket from The Great English Outdoors, Jane Huett, Quinton-Chadwick’s dress. Ruth Ling, Petra Börner’s print. Darcie Corpus, Toast’s gown and slippers. Althea H, Ally Capellino’s bag. Sandra Loder, Eloise Grey’s jacket. Susan Tische, Tamar Mogendorff’s birdcage. Jeri Auty, a duvet cover set, Cabbages & Roses. Jo Milnes, Pfaff’s Abition 1.0 machine… Happy Holidays to one and all!