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Jenni Smith – Meet the Artist

A little textile inspiration from my YouTube ‘Meet the Artist’ Collection. Today it features beautiful Liberty of London quilts by author and quilter, Jenni Smith.

Jennie walks us through her stunning exhibition and shares the stories behind some of the patchwork designs featured in her new book. ‘Quilting with Liberty Fabrics’ Book is the product of years of work and is published by US publisher Lucky Spool.

Catch up with Jennie at The Festival of Quilts 2021.

Jennie is a textile artist, tutor & author. Her studio is based in a historic mill on the edge of Ilkley Moor in the North of England.

Images courtesy: https://www.jenni-smith.co.uk

Peacock Feather Quilt by Jenni Smith — Liberty Quilt

The Liberty Exhibition also features artwork by textile artist Florence Knapp aka ‘Flossie Teacakes’.

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8th September 20219th September 2021

Bankley Open 2021

I’m absolutely delighted to announce that “Sound of the Kenwood Chef” has been jury selected for the Bankley Open 2021. Bankley received over 325 submissions. Only 20 artworks were selected.

“The Bankley Open Call is back! We invite submissions from artists working in any discipline. Approximately 20 artists will be chosen by a panel of judges to exhibit in the Bankley Open exhibition opening September 2021. The 1st prize winner will receive a solo show at Bankley Studios + Gallery alongside £500 prize money + £200 production fee. There will also be a £200 prize for the runner-up, as well as a Visitor Choice Prize.”
Bankley Studios and Gallery.

The exhibition opening night and awards ceremony is on 24th September 2021, 6-9pm
and is open from 25th September – 10th October 2021. Please check the gallery for opening times.

Bankley Studios & Gallery, Bankley Street, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 3PP.

3rd September 20213rd September 2021

Stuart Hillard – Meet the Artist

A little textile inspiration from my YouTube ‘Meet the Artist’ Collection. Today it features beautiful quilts by quilter, author & fabric designer – Stuart Hillard.

Stuart reached the semi-final of BBC2’s Great British Sewing Bee, bringing a fantastic sense of invention, passion, creativity and style to all things fabric. His brilliant designs and simple-to-follow approach helps everyone to sew for their own home, their own way. Catch up with Stuart at the Festival of Quilts 2021 as he shares his latest books and stunning quilts with us.

Images courtesy: www.stuarthillardmakes.com