‘The Fabric of Democracy’ exhibition 2023

Today I’d like to share with you some photos from ‘The Fabric of Democracy’ exhibition 2023 at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London. It illustrates – with a wide range of examples – ways in which textiles reflected political upheaval, were used for propaganda or functioned as a method of resistance, This beautiful 1914 lace panelContinueContinue reading “‘The Fabric of Democracy’ exhibition 2023”

A Quilt Exhibition in Deal 2023

Last month I went to the Dragonfly Quilters’ Exhibition in St George’s Hall, High Street, Kent. This was a show full of colourful and beautifully executed work. Here are some of my favourite pieces. This quilt ‘Surrounded by Stars’ by Liz Newington was hand-pieced from fabrics donated by family and friends and machine-quilted. So eye-catching!ContinueContinue reading “A Quilt Exhibition in Deal 2023”