Textile artist / Permaculture Food Forester / Bespoke crochet / Repurposed materials / Wearable Art

Making bunting and travelling in the UK.

Making rag rugs on the road again Another day, another rag rug, or so the saying goes! Just another quick, small project on the road to replace an older green-and-yellow rug that has seen better days. The rug needs to fit in an odd section of the van…a T-shaped section of the floor leading from

Adding the finishing touches to a crocheted rug! Made from reused tshirts while travelling in Spain.

Crocheting a new bathmat from old recycled clothes. Galah colours. Info on how to piece crochet circles to create a rug that lies flat.

Creating artworks in a tiny space can be challenging I am missing being able to access to an artist studio. I think that travel and creativity go hand in hand but space is tight. There is basically no desk/floor/wall space for working and for the storage of works. Currently, I am alleviating this feeling by

Practical re-use of a lace dress and tatty shawl into a curtain using no-sew techniques and minimal hand stitching

Cooling my heels in Seville waiting for solar system repairs, taking in beautiful tiling and architecture. Mending some garments and reappraising van living.

The last stage of crocheting a ukulele case; Finishing. Sewing buttons, lacing straps and clipping D-rings.

The next step of crocheting a ukulele case; Making. How to crochet the body of a ukulele case.

Planning; creating a ukulele cover with crochet. Designing and sketching before commencing the crochet.