LOVE VISITS
CATH KIDSTON Ana Hine uncovers inspiration galore at this gorgeous Manchester fabric store
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Talking Scrap Quilts LOVE chats to Bloggers Amanda Jean Nyberg and Cheryl Arkison about being frugal
Amanda Jean blogs at Crazy Mom Quiltsand Cheryl at Dining Room Empire. “I love the frugal nature of quilting, of using it all,” says Amanda Jean. “It goes to the heart of traditional quilting, women making something beautiful and functional out of what they have. Being frugal is in my nature, and it’s also a creative challenge.”
Cheryl, who spent years in corporate and nonprofit positions working on climate change issues, says her interest in sustainability dovetails with her love of using scraps. “I couldn’t throw little pieces away because I couldn’t justify the waste,” she says. “Amanda Jean inspired me to think about more ways to use them.” About six months after that first conversation, they started talking about working on a book together. The resulting volume, Sunday Morning Quilts, features patterns for cozy, modern scrap quilts.
“You buy fabric because you love it, you pay $10 for a yard for it, and you should use it all.”
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They offer multiple ideas for dealing with the inevitable snippets of fabric that result from quilt and sewing projects. Their organizational suggestions make it possible to actually use scraps, rather than being overwhelmed by a jumble of ragged strips. “There’s so much potential in scraps,” says Amanda Jean. “We’re really passionate about getting people excited about them, rather than dreading them. You buy fabric because you love it, you pay $10 for a yard for it, and you should use it all.”
INSPIRING BOOKS
GRADUATE FOCUS CATHY O'BRIEN Using traditional techniques such as sewing, embroidery, knitting and patchwork I create sculptural pieces from fabric with a strong sense of narrative. I juxtapose the use of craft as a medium with the method of installation, favouring photography and projection to create interesting and dynamic spaces. My most recent project investigates the Minotaur; the mythical monster that symbolises the bestial side of human nature, one governed by dark instinct over thought and reason. It is through this project I have discovered a passion for attempting to discover the contemporary in the mythological. Email cathy_amber@hotmail.co.uk Website cathyobrien.co.uk and cathyamberobrien.wordpress.com
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KIRSTIE ALLSOPP
Ana Hine chats to the woman behind of Channel 4’s Kirstie's Homemade Home
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‘GIRLY’ PRINT
Illustrative prints of rabbits, flowers and little girls reading - Aneela Hoey’s Posy collection for Moda is sweet enough to make your teeth hurt.
Aneela has done it again! Posy is the latest collection by UK designer Aneela Hoey for Moda. The collection consists of 9 designs in up to four colorways. Reminiscent of all things girly but also Spring and a change of seasons. Today, I'm showing you a little more of a peek at my newest fabric line - Posy. For this my sixth collection of prints for Moda, I decided I wanted to freshen things up a little in terms of colour and go sweeter than I ever have before, it's full of little girls reading and playing amongst the flowers, cute little chickens, bunny rabbits and more, more flowers!! Aneela has done it again! Posy is
the latest collection by UK designer Aneela Hoey for Moda. The collection consists of 9 designs in up to four colorways. Reminiscent of all things girly but also Spring and a change of seasons. For us down under we are ready to welcome Autumn; a more gentle season after a dry and long hot Summer. Today, I'm showing you a little more of a peek at my newest fabric line - Posy. For this my sixth collection of prints for Moda, I decided I wanted to freshen things up a little in terms of colour and go sweeter than I ever have before, it's full of little girls reading and playing amongst the flowers and cute little chickens.
DOWNTON ABBEY COLLECTION BY ANDOVER FABRICS
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The Downton Abbey collection is premiering with designs and colorways by Kathy Hall based on four of the “upstairs” characters. The Downton Abbey collection is premiering with designs and colorways by Kathy Hall based on The Downton Abbey collection is premiering with design.
ANEELA HOEY
ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK
•The ‘blaring’ orange lip from make-up artist Gucci Westman for Rag & Bone’s Spring 2014 ready-to-wear collection. This pattern is part of the Kona Cotton Solids line from Robert Kaufman Fabrics. •The
‘blaring’ orange lip from make-up artist Gucci Westman for Rag & Bone’s Spring 2014 ready-to-wear collection. This pattern is part of the Kona Cotton Solids line from Robert Kaufman Fabrics.
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‘blaring’ orange lip from make-up artist Gucci Westman for Rag & Bone’s Spring 2014 ready-to-wear
Made by Jen from stitchified.com
ELEPHANTS Using the Ellie Elephant template from Funky Friends Factory and Aneela Hoey‘s Sew Stitchy
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