Shambellie House in Dumfries, Scotland is currently hosting a quilt show, the Dumfries and Galloway Quilt Festival. It runs until 1 May 2019 and I went to see it last week. Shambellie House used to be a costume museum but the historic garments have been re-housed into other collections and the building was empty. AContinue reading "Quilts at Shambellie House"
A silk dress and a mysterious embroidery
This week we had an American visitor staying and so made a trip up the beautiful Northumberland. We went to Bamburgh Castle, a magnificent building which dominates the small town and the beach below. Even the gateway speaks of the might and power of the castle. It is in private hands, but can be visitedContinue reading "A silk dress and a mysterious embroidery"
Amanda Jane Textiles 