Design source Damage to the central nervous system often includes symptoms that remain unseen – pain, fatigue and numbness. Not many have experienced the anguish of dealing with adults and children who suffer in this way. In this felt the words are laminated between fine layers of merino and each letter is defined with a […]

Design source This exhibition piece is an un-wearable/wearable, a simple design which imparts unexpected sensory information. Materials Merino wool – DHF Merino cross wool tops (eco friendly products), Ramie – a Chinese nettle (lustrous vegetable fibre – similar lustre to silk but much cheaper), viscose, cellulose fibre – soft and silky, silk strands and Mulberry […]

Design idea The production of a textural felt hanging, which allows the exploration of sensory distortion and dysfunction by tactile means.  Incorporating new and recycled materials, together with animal and plant fibres and felting techniques. Materials Jute batt and merino carded together, Shetland, BFL, Gotland, Ramie (lustrous vegetable fibre –  soft, strong, smooth and durable), […]

I would like to commend  http://www.textileartist.org/dee-thomas/ – apart from being a great read it has beautiful images. Textile Artists have a great subscription service and in particular many interviews with textile artists across the world. The only problem will be keeping up with the publications… _________ For my first news blog I have selected Obscure Barrier partly […]