The Great Tapestry of Scotland

Recently, I made a special trip to see ‘The Great Tapestry of Scotland’. Located in Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders, it meant quite a journey (made in several stages) from my home in Ramsgate in the South-East of England! Galashiels Interchange: photo by Amanda Jane Ogden Galashiels, had a long association with textiles, especially withContinueContinue reading “The Great Tapestry of Scotland”

Tools for Textiles – needles

Today’s post is about needles for hand-sewing, hand-quilting and embroidery. I’m going to share with you a selection of needles that I use in the studio and show you the various needle-cases that I keep them in. First of all, let me show you my scissors and needle-case. i was fortunate enough to find thisContinueContinue reading “Tools for Textiles – needles”