Month: April 2019

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Ellie Novella Interview – Creator of Sew Irregular Zine

At The Knitting and Stitching Spring Show 2019 at Olympia, I had a chat with Ellie Novella, the creative mind and editor of Sew Irregular Zine, about her journey working with inspiring textiles artists – Tom of Holland & That Black Chick – and collaborating with other illustrators to make this unique publication.

Lots more on my YouTube channel.

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Three Prizes at the Show

Last weekend, I popped into The Quilt & Stitch Village for a browse and to see how my entries had performed in its three embroidery competitions. What joy, I’d won three prizes at the show!

Third prize – Traditional Embroidery for ‘Dorset Button Study No. 2‘.

One of three prizes at the show - Third prize in the Traditional Embroidery for 'Dorset Button Study No. 2'.

Third prize in the Traditional Embroidery for ‘Dorset Button Study No. 2‘

Second prize – Contemporary Embroidery for ‘Sirocco’ (made as part of my Embroiderers’ Guild Level 1 course).

One of three prizes at the show - Second prize in the Contemporary Embroidery for 'Sirocco'
Second prize in the Contemporary Embroidery for ‘Sirocco’

Third prize – 3D Embroidery for Rose Cottage.

One of three prizes at the show - Third prize in the 3D Embroidery for Rose Cottage

Third prize in the 3D Embroidery for Rose Cottage.

I’m so happy and thrilled with the judges comments. There’s now three lovely rosettes on display in my sewing room.