Month: September 2008

I borrowed a friend’s house the other day to photograph some of my work in situ. Unfortunately there wasn’t much sunshine, so it didn’t work out very well. I got some shots, but not enough. I had lots of feline and canine assistance though! Luckily I’d removed the stuff before he squashed it. Once the…

I’ve done the first ‘reveal‘ of a project from Sew It Up. I’ve also started thinking about what else I will add to the Sew it Up blog once the book is published.I’m thinking about: Background to the design and making of each project as there are some entertaining stories! Specific materials I used and…

I got these gems at a car boot sale recently. I have no need for 3 yellow coffee cans, and certainly no space. Ho hum. I’ll cram them in somewhere, and keep hoping for a change in financial circumstances to allow me to have the small mansion I could surely fill given half a chance!…

Sew it Up, a modern manual of practical and decorative sewing will be published in 8 weeks time on 30th October and I am going to share something from the book each week until then. First preview is one of the projects. This is a detail shot of a re-furbished old wool blanket. Start looking…

As you will see, the book is now available for pre-order on Amazon UK (link over there on the right). In a few weeks I will be selling signed copies online and in person at various events. UK customers who don’t like online shopping can send me an old fashioned cheque! There are plans for…

I’m more than a little obsessed with yarn at the moment. While I was on holiday in Wales a few weeks ago, I came across a local products market with lots of nice things (including some very tasty cider). Maybe I could smell the yarn from outside the building, but I knew, just KNEW, there…

I spent ages last week pondering colours for upholstery fabrics to make for a chair re-furb. I need to make something to match the colours I’m mostly using at Origin – red/pink, green and cream with a little black and grey. Plus a stray orange number. Never one to shy away from strong colours I…

I’ve launched a new off-shoot: Ruth Singer Bridal, for ethical wedding accessories made from organic, recycled and vintage fabrics. Please take a look and spread the word.