#SeptTextileLove Day 25: Detail
I really admire the work of Jo Bee, and came across this picture in "Open Spaces", the latest book by Susan Guagliumi. This combination...
The Physics of Maths
From my favourite flea market two weeks ago, I bought a book by a Louisa Pesel, which portrays in exquisite, hand drawn detail, some of...
#SeptTextileLove Day 25: Edge
These are two samples produced when experimenting with what used to be called broomstick lace. The stretching and pinning of the edges...
#SeptTextileLove Day 2: Architecture
This is a piece of modern Chinese architecture that speaks to me of light and strength. It enabled me to hang the second picture on it,...
Serendipity for a yarn junkie
There is a charity shop in a village on my way to where I work. It has always had a varied line in merchandise, and I have frequently...
Finally ... The Final Show
Earlier this month, Lin posted some photos of our work as we went about putting together the Final Show for the course (strictly...
and there's more...
#finalshow #knit #weave
The Dye House Gallery
Everyone in Common Threads has worked tirelessly this weekend to contribute to the Bradford College Show. Preview night is this Friday,...
And the sun also rises
Perhaps you're like me, and respond to the appearance of the sun rather more than everlasting grey skies. It has shone today, making the...
Knitting with the Tsar
This afternoon has been a splendid one. After a long morning slaving over a hot knitting machine, I came back to a sunny conservatory and...
