Embroidery and Weaving at Ushaw

Embroidery and weaving are on show in an exhibition called ‘Hand in Hand at Ushaw, where I have my studio (see here for details). The exhibition also includes drawing, painting, print-making, woodcarving, embroidery and weaving. Signage for an exhibition about Dame Werburg Welch at Ushaw, Durham, photo by Amanda Jane Ogden All the items onContinueContinue reading “Embroidery and Weaving at Ushaw”

A textile museum for braids and laces

The Maison des Tresses et Lacets (the house of braids and laces) is in La Terrasse sur Dorlay in France. It’s a fascinating museum which has preserved and cherished the equipment and materials of an important textile industry. It opens from March to November, Wednesday to Saturday. I visited last summer and loved it. EntranceContinueContinue reading “A textile museum for braids and laces”