Art and the *day job*

I informed the ‘day job’ of my Sewin Studio art business today in response to the Working Time Directive. The Working Time Directive is a health and safety measure to monitor hours worked and makes sure ample rest is taken between periods of work. It is the company’s duty to ensure workers manage their periods of

Hand Made, Hand Stitched

I have used this affirmation as the cover photo for my facebook page. Affirmations are a continuing theme, hand stitching is a new addition and I love the meditative repetition. It becomes addictive. I am preparing a workshop for the Shared Space event on monday 6th August. Join us in hand stitching, reusing cloth and

Why handmade?

Well, there is a campaign to promote handmade. Of course I support this for the same reasons that I make my art in the first place. To create  something with unique quality, to support myself in the local economy whilst keeping  an eye on those carbon miles.  At the same time reusing, reducing and recreating

Rasta Mouse and me!

This was taken for the grandchildren…honest! Rasta Mouse gathered a good crowd and it was good to see him come down and support the Maker’s Market. I will be there on Christmas Eve selling my originally recycled plastic bag and cloth oyster card holder’s, tote and handbags. Plus, on sale will be gift Vouchers for