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Vanessa Rush didnāt set out to become a patchwork and quilting student. In fact, she wasnāt even looking for a course at all! She was looking for āsomething to fill a voidā sheād only half-noticed in her busy life as a tax advisor. But one accidental click led her to
There are some makers whose work feels instantly familiar. Not because youāve seen the quilt before, but because the spirit of it feels lived-in. Carolyn Forster is one of those artists. Her quilts have the warmth of things that have been handled, cherished, and stitched with a kind of thoughtful
Lorraine Duffās journey into hand embroidery didnāt begin with years of creative confidence. In fact, she often said she didnāt have a creative bone in her body. Yet during lockdown, while completely housebound and searching for connection, she picked up a needle and thread and discovered a new world of
In this special episode of Textile Talk, weāre joined by two of the most insightful voices in contemporary embroidery. Robert Ossant and Jessica Pile. Between them, theyāve shaped how the world sees couture embroidery, blending its centuries-old craftsmanship with the artistry, innovation and storytelling of modern fashion. Their new book,
Lyn Whiteās journey into patchwork and quilting proves that it is never too late to unlock your creative potential. Having retired a few years ago, Lyn wanted to upskill and explore her artistic and stitching capabilities. With just a basic skirt made at school and no formal art background, she
After an incredible response from budding artists across the country (and indeed, the world), and thousands of votes cast in a truly nail-biting competition, we are overjoyed to reveal the four winners of the 2025 Joan Harrison Creative Bursary! Each of these talented makers will now have the opportunity to
When Do Adams first discovered quilting in the mid-90s, she was immediately drawn to the creativity and calm it offered. Over the years, her passion for fabric and design grew from following patterns to developing her own distinctive style, inspired by artists such as Gloria Loughman and Ricky Tims. Yet
Ā Few artists capture the emotional and historical resonance of cloth quite like Hannah Lamb. Working from her studio in Bingley, West Yorkshire, Hannahās practice explores the dialogue between textiles, place, and memory. Sheās best known for her delicate cyanotype prints and those ethereal, blue-toned āshadowsā on fabric. As well as
Over the past few weeks, weāve been blown away by the incredible talent and creativity shown in the hundreds of applications we received for the Joan Harrison Creative Bursary. This special bursary was created in memory of our dear friend and colleague Joan Harrison, who inspired so many before her
For Laurel Roberts, embroidery began as a way to find calm after years of working in a demanding and stressful role. What started with a simple kit quickly grew into a passion for colour, texture and the meditative rhythm of hand stitching. Newly retired, Laurel was ready to dedicate time
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