Becky Grover | Art Quilts
For my first Quilty Pleasures column I scoured the internet, getting lost in the vast number of creative quilters! I stumbled on Becky Grover on
For my first Quilty Pleasures column I scoured the internet, getting lost in the vast number of creative quilters! I stumbled on Becky Grover on
Spring is here! In the northern hemisphere, the weather is warming, sun is shining, and flowers are beginning to bloom. I love watching my bird
Any worthy artist will tell you: Learning never ends. Whether self-taught or formally trained for a foundation, there are always opportunities to learn more, to
This month I would like to introduce you to the work of felt artist Ryan Lytle. Ryan’s sculptures are big and bold, both in appearance
In November last year the Secret Society of Hertford Crafters put a stunning display of over 15,000 knit and crocheted poppies onto Hertford Castle to
A very happy and not too chilly February to you all my wonderful ‘Exploring Etsy’ gang (those of us in the northern hemisphere that is).
With artist, author and tutor Anne Kelly I have always held a fascination for dolls houses and the miniature world they represent. I had
Something a bit different from me for this Deviant Discovery. A lovely bit of beadwork! I’m a bit of a space nerd deep down and
Happy New Year everyone! This month I’m bringing you a feast of felted meats! Food is a popular subject matter for felt sculpture, but while
When President Macron of France offered to loan the Bayeux Tapestry to Britain it reminded me of the 19th century embroiderers of Leek, Staffordshire who
Felter Skelter is one of the longest running columns on Mr X Stitch, and is curated by the awesome Zoë Williams. If you are interested in needle
So… I’ve been missing from posting to this blog for a while now. (The reasons are boring: a mix of writer’s block and being busy.)