In August I launched my new self-published book Tangled. It’s been a long journey from idea in 2018 to finally having the books in my hands in 2026. In this episode I’ll read extracts from the book, explain how it came about and respond to some questions asked in my online and in-person book launches about my work, the book and the making of it.
Tangled: Textile Stories of Care & Connection
Tangled answers the question I get asked the most: “Where do you get your ideas from?” This book includes essays on how I got to where I am now, how museums and heritage are threaded through my work and how the themes of care, connection and history continue to guide everything I make.
Tangled is 150 pages in glorious A4 paperback with photos of almost every piece I have made in the last decade. Printed in the UK.
About Ruth Singer
I am a researcher & artist exploring personal and collective narratives through textiles. I create for exhibitions, commissions and projects and support other artists through resources and Maker Membership. I also research and write, and I love generating my own projects, artist residencies and making exciting projects happen. All of my work, across all of these different aspects is centred around making with meaning. I am fascinated by the hidden stories of care in all our lives and in historic objects and places. My work grows from research and contemplation and from collaborating with others.
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My other self-published books and catalogues
Printed
Criminal Quilts Book + Prints
Buy my Criminal Quilts and get Mini Prints for free!
Included: signed copy of my full colour, heavily illustrated 80 page soft back book Criminal Quilts, self published alongside the exhibition.
Set of 15 A5 cards (the same size as the book) which are suitable for framing or putting on the wall.
Lost Threads, Mary Linwood’s Legacy. Exhibition catalogue
60 page A5 booklet covering the Mary Linwood: Art, Stitch & Life exhibition. This catalogue includes image of all the Mary Linwood embroideries featured in the exhibition including several close up details and the reverse of several too.
Digital
Narrative Threads
PDF £2
24 page full colour catalogue with details of Ruth Singer’s Narrative Threads exhibition. This A5 catalogue is full of information and pictures including details of the work in the exhibition, Ruth’s working processes and inspirations. You will get a link to download a PDF after payment.
Making Meaning Journals
Making Meaning Journal is my new place to share more about my work and projects. It’s 40 pages of images and writing about the meanings behind what I make.
This is an instant digital download of three PDF documents.
Reflective Writing for Creative Practice
I have two courses exploring how to write to reflect on your creative practice. They are both 12 weeks of prompts, with advice and information to get started. Each course is £36 or you can buy both for £50
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