We escaped Brum for Scotland to see some countryside in order to recharge our batteries and climb the odd hill. Beautiful colours and textures were inspiring after the wet concrete pavements I’m used to. Crossing waterfalls, wading through bogs and dodging midges were all part of the fun. We had no idea what surprises would greet us in the shape of cats too in Newtonmore. Great fun for all the family.
www.newtonmore.com/things-to-do/in-newtonmore/wildcats/wildcat-experience.html
With a sense of pride I bring news that my ‘Plot to Plate’ collection of textile and paper products are currently stocked at Tinsmiths, Ledbury. This is a beautiful shop of wonderful fabrics and finds in a really interesting building. I have an exhibition there next June (2013) so we have been making plans and discussing new hand-printed textile designs to launch then. I look forward to working with the Tinsmiths team…
We’ve been out and about in the country to see Rapture and Wright’s open studio – beautiful hand printed textiles,
and we visited National Trust’s Snowshill Manor which might encourage me to stop hoarding! Always lovely to see another garden too…
Its great to see my ‘Plot to Plate’ collection picking up interest by such a textile-relevant publication as Selvedge. Editor Beth Smith has kindly included news of my collection (sadly with typo of my name) in their May 2012 newsletter.
Welcome to my blog… a place for ideas, creative thoughts and inspirations – and maybe the odd sneak preview of what’s coming up for me in what promises to be a really exciting year ahead.
Kate Farley - drawn to design 