OK so all the panels are now finished and it is time to attach them to the background. As this is my first altar cloth I have to admit to being ever so slightly nervous. Questions I keep asking myself…
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Stitching, Couching and a trip to John Lewis!
Although it was back in January when I last posted such a lot has happened on this commission since then. Plenty of stitching both machine and hand, some Trapunto work (not done since my C&G’s back in the early 90’s!),…
Procrastinating Over
Well after the Christmas & New Year break I have finally finished procrastinating & have begun the preparations for the St James’ altar fall. The trickiest part turned out to be working out how much silk to buy. It was…
What your vicar really wants for Christmas.
With less than a week to go until Christmas many people will be out over the next few days purchasing last minute gifts for friends and family. Choosing gifts can be hard work, and if you’re anything like me you…
St James’ Altar Fall – Design Chosen, Fabric Bought
I have now received confirmation, the design has been chosen and fabric samples have been selected – now to start the difficult job of turning the design into the real altar fall, no small task I can assure you. I…
Altar Fall, St James, Alveston
This project has been buzzing around in my head for quite a while since the idea was first suggested to me by the vicar of St James, who just happens to be my brother in law! It has actually been…
Harrogate Knitting & Stitching Show 2019
Yesterday I visited one of my favourite trade shows, the Knitting & Stitching Show at the Harrogate Exhibition Centre. After an early start and a few queues I arrived at the centre ready to explore, I just love this show!…
St Alban the Martyr Stole
This is my most recent finished commission for the priest at St Alban the Martyr, London. I was asked to incorporate the stone mullions around the chancel window as viewed from the outside. On the nape of the neck the…
Green Eucharist Chasuble
Sorry I haven’t published anything for a while & then you get two together. This chasuble was commissioned by my sister to partner her green stole. It features the same grape vine & wheat stems design, with the addition of…
Red Pebble Stole
Earlier this year I was commissioned to produce a stole that was quite different with regards to the design. Unlike my previous work where most of the design work was completed by me then refined with the client, in this…