The Stitchery of Catherine Hill, a Lancashire Lass
Tom of Holland has inspired me to have a go at a little bit of stitchery of my own.
Following my class at Hope and Elvis with the wonderful Tom of Holland, I dug around my sewing room and found some candidates for darning.
Some vintage, hand-knitted baby clothes
Dotty and textiles are my perfect combination.
I slept like a baby the evening of the felt workshop. Although the felting process is a very physical one, I had forgotten how tiring it is to think on your feet and make design decisions fast as part of the creative process. The felt scarf took a day to make and I absolutely love the result. Especially wearing it with my lovely vintage ‘linen’ brooch.
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| Handmade silk, wool & textiles scarf with one of my hand-stitched brooches |
This sewing box was made post WWII by my Great Aunt Maggie for my mother. My Great Aunt was super at turning her hand to any form of craft. It was made as a Christmas gift at a time when rationing was still around and was lined with any salvaged fabric she could put her hands on.
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| Lining handmade form reclaimed materials |