Bread and butter

Bread because it's essential, Butter because it makes it special

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First framed sketch....

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I've just begun a series of 'woven sketches'...

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I visited DesignJunction in the old CSM building today. I was struck by the amount of lighting that features textiles in some form, including one made out of silk cocoons.

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A stack of kneelers with lovely cross stitch patterns.

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Beautiful carving in Cirencester parish church

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Portobello/Goldbourne roads as inspiring as ever....

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Beautiful cocktails at the Boundary

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Corny, I know, but who doesn't love a rainbow?

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I've just finished retiling the fireplace in my workroom with mirror tiles, very Art Deco!

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It must be spring! I had such an urge for a brilliant green yarn, I had to get my spindle out and spin it. Here it is being woven into a very leafy sample.

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Just bought some interesting new yarns from the Handweavers Studio and have begun thinking about designs...

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These are photos taken at an exhibition of Jacquard designs from Lyon at Rodney Archer's house in Spitalfield. All of them are done by hand on squared paper...

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Latest collection...

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A festive feast of frosty photos!

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Not often you see an abandoned site in the middle of town, even if it is Axminster.

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Waiting for a frame...

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Constructing worlds is a must, full of geometry, pattern, textures…. The last photo is my homage to the theme of the exhibition and the incredible architecture of the Barbican!