Amanda Jane Textiles

Phoenix Contemporary Textiles Group Exhibition

I recently went to see an exhibition entitled ‘London Life’, by the twelve members of Phoenix Contemporary Textiles. It was held in the Library at The Barbican, London. There was much to enjoy… I do love altered books, so ‘Altered Book – Spoon’ by Maria Walker caught my eye immediately with its textile spoon andContinueContinue reading “Phoenix Contemporary Textiles Group Exhibition”

How to shorten curtains

Today’s post is another in this year’s ‘Basic Sewing Skills’ series. This is how to make curtains shorter. Here is a long curtain (one of a pair) which has been moved to a new house and is too long for its present location. Many people believe that you should take curtains up at the hemContinueContinue reading “How to shorten curtains”