Selvedge Stories
Dress Circle
At this time of year I sit down one Sunday afternoon and write out my Christmas cards. After wishing my entire list a ‘Happy Christmas’ my thoughts turn to how...
Dress Circle
At this time of year I sit down one Sunday afternoon and write out my Christmas cards. After wishing my entire list a ‘Happy Christmas’ my thoughts turn to how...
Etiquette
My son is about to go off to secondary school – life is changing at a faster pace than I would ideally wish, while he is relishing the adventure. As...
Etiquette
My son is about to go off to secondary school – life is changing at a faster pace than I would ideally wish, while he is relishing the adventure. As...
Botanical
I spent Easter in Provence this year, in a 15th century town house in Bonnieux, as a guest of the wonderful Marston House folk. Jaunts around French markets and trips...
Botanical
I spent Easter in Provence this year, in a 15th century town house in Bonnieux, as a guest of the wonderful Marston House folk. Jaunts around French markets and trips...
Revive
I take it for granted that textiles are a good thing. I know sewing, knitting and weaving help me to relax and judging by the many emails I receive from...
Revive
I take it for granted that textiles are a good thing. I know sewing, knitting and weaving help me to relax and judging by the many emails I receive from...
Thread
Text and textiles are inextricably linked. The word text comes from the Latin ‘woven’. The history of textiles has added richness to our language, but also misunderstandings.The collective noun “linens”...
Thread
Text and textiles are inextricably linked. The word text comes from the Latin ‘woven’. The history of textiles has added richness to our language, but also misunderstandings.The collective noun “linens”...
Craft
What a thrill to be invited to the House of Lords. Amid high security, I witness the unveiling of the Radcliffe Red list, sponsored by the Heritage Craft Association and...
Craft
What a thrill to be invited to the House of Lords. Amid high security, I witness the unveiling of the Radcliffe Red list, sponsored by the Heritage Craft Association and...
