Embroiderer, Book Artist and Printmaker. Annwyn Dean - Embroiderer, Book Artist and Printmaker. I retired from teaching and writing about embroidery, but then I bought an etching press and got a new lease of life! I live in the North West of England, where I grew up and feel that as I am having a new studio built, as I type, I have now become a proper artist! This blog will cover my work, exhibitions and other embroidery and print making tales.

Blog of Chrissie Freeth tapestry weaver, features writer for UK Handmade, weaving features editor for the Journal for Weavers, Spinners and Dyers, Artist in Residence National Trust and trustee of the Heritage Crafts Association. Life is too goddamn short.

My current project, and in fact the project I have been working on for over a year now, all started with a trip to France, to the Tissutheque. Since then I have made another visit to Roubaix to study the stencils in more detail. I also embarked on a period of creative research and experimentation.

Important news about Saltaire Arts Trail. Following on from a busy and successful programme of events in 2013, which will conclude in December with the Living Advent Calendar. We will keep in touch about how the plans are developing through Tw.

I had a great uncle who once had one of these and I recall being delighted, as a child, with a short trip to the local shop in the vehicle. Look at that pink tongue! Wednesday, 12 August 2015. Tuesday, 11 August 2015. Monday, 10 August 2015.

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