Sewin Studio banner at Brixton Market

My Sewin banner had it’s inaugural visit to Brixton Market today. I made the banner to fit the width of the stall which is 2 metres (6ft +) It is made with raw edge applique, machine stitching on white organza. The pink buckram is dyed with cochineal and it has faded nicely to match the

Making Uncovered Success!

Every thing about taking part in Making Uncovered was satisfying, right from the first meeting at Brixton East (where I immediately visualised myself in situ sewing and making) to being paid promptly for my workshop. This was my first time working with Makerhood and from the outset it was evidently a clearly thought out, seamless operation. The

Wall Art

The studio wall gets busy as I try out ideas. Cloth that is not included in my current project, speaks to me from here.

Sewin Studio launch November 1st

Sewin Studio is launching on Etsy on November 1st 2012 ! This is my first online shop !  It opens with a new collection of Affirmations, this time applied to handbags. This series  comes under the banner name of ‘Hope in Your Handbag’™ a phrase I coined to encompass portable optimism . The Affirmation series

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

Original Oyster Card holders at Brixton Makers Market

There was such a great atmosphere at the Makers Market in Brixton yesterday. Everybody is so friendly, you get to meet such interesting people and with support from the family,  it was a good day. All stall holders at the Makers Market are from Brixton, making it a unique local market.  There is such a wealth

Check out sewin studio page for new! feature

Have been busy designing flyers and pages for a small class I offer at Sewin Studio. it is more time consuming than I anticipated , I enjoy the process though. Also made 210cm X210cm quilt top for Nigel, in the ‘housetop’style of Gees Bend but it turns out to be too bold . Never mind