Author Archives: Amanda Jane Textiles

Textile history on a coathanger

I own a number of covered coathangers which belonged to my mother. I think that she may have inherited them from other generations of family members. I decided this weekend to remove the covers from the coathangers (since the covers were showing signs of wear, as seen in the photo). I had several surprises whichContinueContinue reading “Textile history on a coathanger”

World Art Day

Thursday 15th April (the birth-date of Leonardo da Vinci) is designated World Art Day, so this week, I’m sharing some of my thoughts on the subject of art – and also sharing some of my work. The aim of World Art Day is ‘a celebration to promote the development, diffusion and enjoyment of art’. YouContinueContinue reading “World Art Day”