Love, sweet love...

As it creeps ever closer to Valentine's Day (and my 30th birthday, eep!) hearts have been going up all over the Craft Centre. I've designed two sweet new prints, both subtle enough to be displayed year-round.

The first print is based on traditional fair isle patterns which incorporates a geometric heart, the second is an intricate papercut of a key.
Both prints are available as wall art, cushions and cards.



Available on folksy (GBP) Available on etsy (USD)



Available on folksy (GBP) Available on etsy (USD)



Avaible on folksy (£) Available on etsy ($)

I've been trying to improve my photography and am super excited as I'm getting a digital SLR for my birthday! Hopefully it won't take me too long to get to grips with it...Other than that I'm flat hunting at the moment which is exciting but stressful...and I'm working on a project but all will be revealed when I can! Stay tooned! xx

Greetings for the new(ish) year!

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Hello peoples! Although I have been a little slow to start the new year, I feel it was richly deserved after a busy December. I had a lovely, relaxing holiday and a wonderful Christmas in London with family. But! I have been busy over the last week or so, working on new prints, which I'm really happy with. They are based on fun retro items, here are the first two, Polaroid and Super 8. Any feedback would be gratefully received! I'm in the studio tomorrow, raring to print, so expect more new things soon...xx

P.s It's my first screenprinting workshop of the year on Saturday, see here for details. x

Have Yourself a Crafty Little Christmas!

On Saturday 11th of December I will be running the lino printing part of the Crafty Little Christmas Ministry of Craft workshop. We will be making Christmassy lino blocks to print up cards, tags and matching gift wrap. It's a full day course, so there are two other crafts to learn, making Christmas bath bombs and Christmas decorations! If you're stuck for a present for someone this would be a lovely early Christmas gift!
Click here to book!

Christmas is coming!

So why not join us at Manchester Craft and Design Centre for a little festive shindig? On Saturday 27th November, from 2 til 4, we will be hosting the Launch of our new exhibition, Past Present Perfect and getting in the Christmas spirit with free mulled wine, music from Kathryn Edwards and a Christmas Choir. There will also be a free craft activity, making finger knitted Christmas decorations. How nice! Don't forget to come upstairs and say howdy, the double act of Miss Smith and Miss Blease will be putting in a rare appearance - this is surely not to be missed! xx

Inspired by Fair Isle

Here's a little look at some new ideas I've been working on. I've been thinking about this sort of thing for a while: geometric shapes, symmetry, folk prints and grid structures have been lurking in sketchbooks for some time. I thought I'd put some photos of my design process up too.



Pattern drawn out on graph paper and traced off.




Transfered onto stencil paper and cut out with scalpel.




Red print on white felt. I've printed this design onto aprons and tea towels so far, I'm hoping to make some felt cushions too. Come on down to the studio and take a peek! We're having our Christmas launch at the Craft Centre on Saturday 27th November, why not pop in them for a free drink and a wander about? Any feedback would be much appreciated!

New Signage!

Hurray hurray! Jane and I finally got round to agreeing on signage and putting it up! It was a bit tricky as our logos wouldn't have worked together and we both use different fonts, but Jane worked on a nice, simple design for us and I think it looks very smart! It took us about 3 hours to put it up, but it was well worth it in the end! I'm really glad we've got it up before Christmas, it's taken over a year to sort out. That's the way of self-employment, you gotsta prioritise!



Obviously the ampersand is my favourite bit xx

Ministry of Craft

Hello! Next Saturday I'm running a screenprinting workshop for the Ministry of Craft at Fred Aldous. There are still a few spaces left, so if you fancy giving it a go head over to the Ministry website and book yourself a place! We will be using simple stencil-cutting techniques and screen printing onto fabric. Bring some inspirational images and something to print onto! In past workshops people have printed onto t-shirts, bags, pillow cases and cushion covers. You could even print onto some lovely fabric and frame it, or make a sweet, personalised bunting for a party...Many possibilities! Hope to see you there! x