…RIGHT beside the sea! This was the view from the house we stayed in for a few days this week, in Northumberland.
We had a great time exploring the coast, brilliant blue skies and “fresh” winds made for spectacular sea views. Very relaxing, just what we needed.
Came across this seat in the dunes, an unexpected textiley creation:
Driftwood, woven rope, festooned net – love it!
The inaugural Ilkley Art Trail has been a great success! Visitor numbers peaked on Sunday as the weather cooperated and word got around. Or to be fair, was put around by wonderful volunteers accosting passers-by in town. Many thanks due to Lorna and Lucia and their helpers.
The garage is once more bare, and quite a few items have gone to new homes - from brooches and cards to little thread bowls and framed pictures. But there’s a lot still to be put away. Never mind, it can wait… I’m having a well-earned break now!
Once again the garage is bedecked with bunting and transformed into my own little gallery for the final weekend of the Ilkley Art Trail.
I’m showing over twenty wall pieces, a selection of my ‘soluble lace’ bowls, textile jewellery, plus cards, bookmarks, unframed pieces and more. Take a look at my website and Etsy shop to see examples of my work.
The weather looks promising, so where better for a day out than beautiful Wharfedale?
Full programme (with map) available on the Ilkley Art Trail website, or pick up a paper copy when you visit me (email if you need directions).
Hope to see you soon!
I’m a bit late with this! But even the Ilkley Art Trail can’t stop me now, when I’ve got so far through the year. Each week a little textile doodle in response to a picture from the newspaper.
Week 35 – Space junk orbiting Earth
Paint spatters and cross stitch.
Week 36 – David Hockney’s Yorkshire tree paintings
Background of embellished felt/wool fibres, free machine embroidery.
Week 37 – New Dyson “Hot” fan heater
Paperclips, hand stitch.
Week 38 – Protest against corruption in Brazilian politics
They planted hundreds of brooms on Copacabana beach! Great idea, would I have heard about it if they just had boring placards?
Free machine embroidery on soluble fabric for broom heads, zigzag covered wire for handles.
Week 39 – Proposal to raise speed limit to 80 mph
Head- and tail-lights.
Free machine embroidery.
