Tag: sewing
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Adventures in Book Making
I’m always very keen to explore new techniques and concepts. In art there is always a risk of repeating oneself that I want to avoid as much as possible. Tempting as it is to stay in my comfort zone, that can lead to stagnation and disinterest. Having a style is all very well, but I…
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An Alternative Start to the Year
I’ve always felt as if September should be the first month of the year. A hangover from childhood, no doubt, the school year always beginning in September. A new uniform, empty notebooks, newly-sharpened pencils. For many years (in particular the first two year of high school) also a time of dread. But most of the…
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To Sew or not to Sew
In my last blog post, back in May, I mentioned how inspiring I was finding Fragmentation and Repair by mixed media textile artist Shelley Rhodes. I’m still working through all the tips and images in that book, and have also bought more books on the subject of textile mixed media art, including Shelley’s first book,…
Helen Kitson 