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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 visitedContinueContinue reading “A silk dress and a mysterious embroidery”

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”