Artistic Director’s Award 2023

Darning Sampler - hand stitched red thread into a vintage white child's garment

I’m pleased to announce that ‘Darning Sampler‘ has received a First Award in ‘The Artistic Director’s Category’ in the Members’ Challenge 2023.

Artistic Director's Award

The Members’ Challenge ‘Layer, Layers, Layering’, will be on display on the Embroiderers’ Guild stand at the Knitting and Stitching Shows at Alexandra Palace and Harrogate in 2023.

Darning Sampler - hand stitched red thread into a vintage white child's garment
Darning Sampler

I’m honoured and thrilled to be receiving another award for my hand embroidery.

Clare Pumfrey-Green – Meet the Artist

A little textile inspiration from my YouTube Collection. Today it features the beautiful beautiful stitched art of Clare Pumfrey-Green.

Join Clare as she shares her work inspired by the Sussex coastline in England.

Clare Pumfrey-Green:  https://www.instagram.com/acertextiles/ 

Embroidered artwork by Clare Pumfrey-Green
Embroidered artwork by Clare Pumfrey-Green

She uses cloth, organza and thread to document the ever changing landscape and the affects of coastal erosion.

Artwork inspired by the Sussex coastline
Artwork inspired by the Sussex coastline

Filmed at the Festival of Quilts 2022.

Kay Leech – Meet the Artist

A little textile inspiration from my YouTube Collection. Today it features the beautiful embroidered quilts by artist Kay Leech.

Join Kay as she shares her body of work inspired by the Cumbrian Fells in the North of England.

Kay takes inspiration from the Wainwright’s books and uses hand dyed cloth and thread to document the ever changing rugged landscape on her walks. 

Kay Leech:  https://www.instagram.com/kayleechtextiles/  / https://www.kayleech.co.uk/

Art by Kay Leech
Art by Kay Leech

Every year at the Festival of Quilts, work from the UK’s leading textile artist students, selected by City & Guilds, are given the opportunity to showcase their final year’s work. 

Inspired by Cumbria in the North of England
Inspired by Cumbria in the North of England

Filmed at the Festival of Quilts 2022.