Saturday the 1st June I took myself off for the day to Bolton’s Festival of Stitch. A whole day of talking textiles and nobody to think about but myself. Bliss.
I caught up with lovely friend and very talented textile artist Catherine Hill. We were treated to a talk about her career, family, inspiration and influences for her work. She captured all our attention with stories of life in north west industrial England, her mother’s recipes and childhood memories. All of which are captured in Catherine’s red stitched pieces.
The first speaker was someone I’ve admired and wanted to meet for a long time, paper and stitch artist Jennifer Collier.
The first speaker was someone I’ve admired and wanted to meet for a long time, paper and stitch artist Jennifer Collier.
Every piece is made from recycled papers.
Jennifer also had us spellbound as she explained her work process and her ideas. Who knew that paper could be manipulated so beautifully. What a talent.
The third speaker was Diana Morrison. She works with dyes and machine stitch, layering up fabric to create exhibition pieces.
This collar was created in response to the antique textiles at Gawthorpe Hall in Lancashire.
I booked myself on a printing workshop run by Wendy Roby at Stockport in August.
What we’ve been to see…….
I read the book quite some time ago and the follow up, The Wild Silence. This is a true story about a couple who lost everything they owned through no fault of their own. Following a diagnosis of a terminal illness Moth and his wife Ray take to walking the coastal path and we learn of their joy and pain along the way. I can strongly recommend it as a wonderful sensitive film that will touch your heart. I’m hoping they will make a sequel.
I’ll be back next week with stories of our day at the Vintage Home Show and Antiques Textile Fair in Manchester. For now though I’ve got to get my skates on as we are off to the National Portrait Gallery at Media City in Salford, for an immersive experience with some famous folk through time.
Linking up with Whats on your Workdesk Wednesday
WOW. I don't know where to look! What amazing work, from all the artists. I have to say the redwork text is astonishing, but that paper Cathedral Window quilt is so amazing it's unreal. The covered camera is also a real stunner. Thanks for the movie recommendation.Once I work thru all the 7 Ups they have on YouTube now, I might find time. I think they are on 63up and I am watching right back to the first, to fill my gaps. Enjoy your immersion :D Knitting day for me - Happy WOYWW!
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I am so jealous! what a great time you must have had. It's ages since I manged to get to something like that, such amazing artists. WOYWW hugs, Angela x7x
ReplyDeleteWow, you know some talented folks, all the creations are stunning but the paper quilt especially caught my eye, that is truly amazing! You do go to some amazing exhibitions and viewings, it’s awesome to see them through you!
ReplyDeleteHugs LLJ 4 xx
Wow, what amazing artists. So many wonderful things to see...lucky you.
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Annie x #9
Love Diana’s work, the colours are fabulous. Happy WOYWW. Angela #11
ReplyDeleteWow, what about amazing series of talks , I wish I could sew and stitch ! I've heard great things about the Salt Path. Happy woyww Helen #1
ReplyDeleteWow super exhibition and such minute red stitching WOW. Hugs BJ#5
ReplyDeleteWhere in Bolton was that? What a fab day out for you and what absolutely stunning work for you to see.. So much is beautiful, it's hard to choose a favourite.
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Hugs, Neet xx 2
ps Dolly will not do - my rollator is Dolly the Trolley and I fear a fight might break out if I name the scooter the same. Might be Evie for Everton, son's favourite football team
Sent you an email Neet xx
DeleteExciting times! My idea of bliss- a day immersed in textile artistry. Thanks for sharing - I will be looking them up ont tinternet 😃x Jo 🌈
ReplyDeletePositive thoughts and putting enjoyment and pleasure first, the only way to live!
ReplyDeleteCaroline Hill's embroidery is mind blowingly intricate and Jennifer Collier's work reminds me of some of the incredible paper sculpture Liz does (did you see the rotary dial phone she made out of old family photos?)
We almost booked for The Salt Path for next week but got distracted by dark historical thriller starring Jack Lowden and Tim Roth and bought tickets for that instead! xxx
I didn’t know about Liz’s paper sculptures. I’ve bought some special friends a cup & saucer made from a map of where they live. It’s exquisite. The Salt Path is a brilliant film and true story. Put it on your list xxx
DeleteWhat a fabulous fabric and paper exhibition Lynn - some fantastic artists there. Enjoy the workshop in August. Stay safe and happy belated WOYWW. Sarah
ReplyDeleteBolton’s Festival of Stitch sounds right up your street indeed. What incredible talent those textile artists possess! xxx
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