Where Did All That Come From?
Every craftsperson has a stash of materials and bits of equipment acquired bit by bit, not necessarily in a rational or organised way. I...
Where Did The Summer Go?
I don't know about you, but the last three months since the Summer Show seem to have flown by. In my non-weaving life, I run a hand dyed...
A common thread for Common Threads
Amongst the seemingly endless research for the HNC, I came across a textile artist whose modus operandi struck a chord deep within me. ...
Introducing... Sue G
I'm Sue (G) and I'm a weaver based in Sheffield. I've always enjoyed dabbling in drawing, painting and print making, and in making...
Introducing... Lin
I’m Lin, the designer-maker behind Suffolk Threads. Suffolk has a rich textile heritage when it comes to weaving – wool, linen and silk –...
Introducing... Sue Christian
Hi, I’m Sue of Sue Christian Handweaver. I’ve been interested in and involved with textile-y stuff all my life. Mum taught me to sew on...
Introducing... Margot
I'm Margot, and I am a knitter. My mother taught me knitting and dressmaking early, and my grandmother introduced me to crochet and lace...
Introducing... Fiona
Hello! It’s my turn to tell you a bit about who I am and what I do. I’m Fiona, of Fiona Catanach Textiles, a hand weaver living and...
Introducing... Nic
Today sees the first of a series of posts introducing you to the members of the Common Threads Textile Group. I'm Nic, the weaver behind...
Who are we?
We are a group that met when we started the HNC in Fashion and Textiles (Contemporary Constructed Textiles) at Bradford School of Art ove...
