EMBELLISHED TEXTILES CONFERENCE

CHORD Workshop and Call for Papers Embellished Textiles: Interpretation and Care of Fine Needlework in Museums and Historic Houses  Wednesday 12 June 2013 University of Wolverhampton Embellished textiles such as embroidery, lace, netting, fringing and tassels have long been used to add beauty and value to clothing and household furnishings. Great skill and time were required, and the work often included expensive materials such as pearls, sequins, silver and gold. Textile items are particularly prone to the effects of time and embellished items rarely survive in a pristine state that verifies their original status and value. This workshop seeks to explore the interpretation, care and conservation of such artefacts in museums and historic houses. Possible topics might include: ·        The material culture and history of embellished textiles in museums and historic houses ·        Delicate textiles on open display ·        Interpreting needlework skills ·        Gendered production and use ·        The relationship between embellished textiles and the heritage setting ·        Presentation of degraded and fragmentary artefacts ·        Preventative conservation To submit a proposal, please send title and abstract of c.300/400 words to Laura Ugolini at l.ugolini@wlv.ac.uk and Margaret Ponsonby at m.ponsonby@wlv.ac.uk by 1 March 2013. A small fund is available to help cover speakers’ travel and fees. To find out more, please contact Laura Ugolini atl.ugolini@wlv.ac.uk The workshop will be held in Millennium City Building, located on the University of Wolverhampton’s City campus, just 10 minutes’ walk from Wolverhampton’s bus and train stations. For further information, please e-mail: Dr Laura Ugolini at l.ugolini@wlv.ac.uk or Dr Margaret Ponsonby at  m.ponsonby@wlv.ac.uk

Valentine's Day Craft Fair, 9 February

Hope people will come to this Valentine's Day Craft Fair 

and buy lots of my crochet roses!!

We Make London at Old Spitalfields, Sat 22 Dec

I will be doing a knitwear stall at Old Spitalfields Market with We Make London on 22 December. Please come and buy my stuff!

More Opera Shawls

These are my latest creations, made in Kidsilk ( a mixture of mohair and silk)

This is CARMEN (fiery red!!)

This is ARIADNE (based on Ariadne auf Naxos, a blue-green marine colour)

Craft Fair at Henrietta Barnet School, 17 November

I will be doing a stall at this craft fair - I hope people will come and buy my 

SHETLAND LACE SHAWLS and 

CROCHET FLOWER BROOCHES.

We Make London, Old Spitalfields Market, 10 November

We Make London is a creative organisation dedicated to supporting British designer-makers by offering them the opportunity to affordably sell and promote their work to a wider market through events and fairs dedicated to showcasing their work and, now, also through the new book

Inspired:London - A Guide to Handmade in London.

Founded by a group of like-minded designer-makers, We Make London is passionate about uniting buyers with designer-makers who offer something unique in today’s fast-paced, throw-away world of mass production.


In the current climate, price-conscious consumers are selective and deserve something special and the designer-makers of We Make London perfectly sum up this new mood in shopping.


We Make London fairs and events are now the showcase for the talents and crafts of the most exciting UK designers.

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I am proud to say that I will be participating in this event on 10 November selling my designs - I hope people will come and buy my stuff, and that of my colleagues!!

Here is a map - the nearest underground station is LIVERPOOL STREET

Art, Craft & Design - cross-overs and boundaries in the 21st Century

Victoria and Albert Museum

Art, Craft & Design - cross-overs and boundaries in the 21st Century  

• What:
  Free talks & tours
• When:
  Fri 21 September 2012 10:30
• Where:
  Hochhauser Auditorium, Sackler Centre, Victoria and Albert Museum
  FREE TALK: Join six eminent speakers from the three sectors of art, craft, and design as they discuss the evolving nature of craft and how shifting allegiances and cross-overs have lead it to defy categorisation.

The debate will be in two sessions chaired by Glenn Adamson: Robin Wood will make a plea for the preservation of traditional skills, with responses from Sir Nicholas Goodison and Tanya Harrod. After the Q&A, Tracey Rowledge will talk about the reinvention of traditional skills in the 21st century with responses from Sir Christopher Frayling and Mel Howse.

Organised by the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) which makes awards to craftspeople who reflect the excellence of British craftsmanship, such as scholar and saddle maker Mia Sabel, who was employed by Mark Taylor to work on his design for a briefcase and used her skills to help develop the manufacture of the leatherwork for this highly original product (see image).

Part of London Design Festival 2012.

10.30-12.30

Free Event

This event takes place on Friday 21 September 2012 at 10:30