Well look at me back in the swing of things. I’ve been on a textile retreat in the Cotswolds
with my tribe from the No Rules Textile Society
The wandering welder was with me and we stayed in a pretty little cottage in Weston Subedge, not far from Broadway and Chipping Campden. It was so peaceful and had a lovely pub a three minute walk away.
Members travelled from all round the globe by plane, train and car to attend. We had visitors from Spain, Ireland,America and all points of the UK. Many of us had only seen each other on Zoom meetings but that didn’t matter one jot,it was like getting together with old friends. There were lots of hugs and happy tears.
The first part of day one was spent nattering amongst each other then we gathered round while our beloved leader Jayne Emerson talked a little about the format for the weekend, followed by each of us informally saying what we had in mind to do or showing what they’d brought with them. The openness of everyone was so heartwarming, it was just like being in a room with all your best mates. Such a unique atmosphere and gathering of likeminded folk.
For me I’d had in mind to do something to do with Collars and Cuffs, after being inspired by the work of Hungarian textile artist Andrea Kiss. Isn’t it funny what appeals to us. If I was to breakdown why I’m so drawn to her pieces I’d probably say it’s the photography, the techniques, the shabbiness, the mark making. I don’t think I can really put it into words, other than the images just mesmerise me
And so I was in my element creating a display wall. Photography tape is a great fabric adhesive that can be used without leaving any marks on the wall. I’ll be buying a roll of that when I get home. Look at all the boxes of fabric that Jayne brought with her for us all to use. This is just half of it.
I brought with me a variety of cotton collars/blouse fronts that I bought online with the idea of altering them.You can see with my first one that I’ve started by cutting up scraps of fabric and creating a patchwork front on this one. After Pritt sticking them all down I then machine stitched them in place.
By the end of day one I had half of it done.
Round two tomorrow. My head is bursting with ideas of what I’m
going to do next. I’ve not been this fired up for months, it’s like being
back in college. Yippee
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