Ruth Singer

Author: Ruth Singer

  • Log cabin quilt

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    Just occasionally I get to do a bit of fun sewing. Not often enough. I had a bit of time off over Christmas & had a lovely few hours making a quilt from my friend’s baby, Tillie, who was born in early January.  The bugs fabric is by Paula Ozier, there’s quite a bit of…

  • Makers’ Yard: new artist studios in Leicester

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    Makers’ Yard, new designer-maker studios in Leicester. FINALLY. It has been a long wait from this: to this: Almost 2 years ago, I heard about the conversion of an old hosiery factory in Leicester’s cultural quarter that would become dedicated designer-maker studio space. I signed up immediately. It has taken rather a lot longer than…

  • Museum purchase

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    I’m delighted to announce that Shire Hall Gallery, part of Staffordshire Museums Service, are buying my whole collection of Criminal Quilts. The six textile pieces will become part of the museum service collection and will be displayed in the historic court room at Shire Hall. As an ex-museum person, having my work preserved forever in…

  • Wrapping and covering

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    I usually tweet or Pin when I’ve seen something interesting online, but I’ve decided it is time to start sharing things on the blog again as it gives things more status and it makes stuff easier to find again. So I’m planning a series on other artists’ work as I come across things I like…

  • New work in progress

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    If you are sharp-eyed on Pinterest, you will have noticed some new work popping up on this board. I’m working in collaboration with jeweller Alys Power  to create a new collection of work for an exhibition opening in March at NCCD. We’ve been working on collaborative pieces to create a Cabinet of Curiosities inspired by Calke…

  • Reinventing the paper piece

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    A couple of years ago I made this piece, my first in paper, constructed from book proofs. It has been a real trouper; a couple of exhibitions, some press and a lot of interest.  It is going out again for Colour, at New Brewery Arts in Cirencester, Sat 23rdMarch – Sun 12thMay 2013, along with this coat…

  • New Studio Opening & Craft Social

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    We’ve finally got the confirmation that the new studio building will be ready at the end of this month! I’ll be moving in in mid-Feb after a few days holiday, as there will be no time off for ages once I’m moved into the new place.  The first few workshops take place on the last…

  • Commission for Shire Hall Gallery

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    Talking Textiles Shire Hall Art Gallery, Stafford 12 January – 10 March 2013 “This exhibition features work by 8 contemporary textile artists who explore how stories are represented through their work. Using a wide range of materials, techniques and processes each artist creates unique pieces which on further inspection reveal their fascinating stories. From life…

  • Sewing Workshop Gift Vouchers

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    Emergency Christmas Presents! Make your friends and relations as happy as this with the gift of time to make stuff. I now offer gift vouchers from £10 upwards which can be used towards: Workshops Private Tuition Books Vintage and organic fabrics Top quality haberdashery Buy online here. I can send a PDF for you to…

  • Mentoring

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    One of the pleasures of being a more established maker (over seven years!) is that I can share some of what I have learned with other makers. I’ve been lucky enough to benefit from mentoring over the years, and am now on the other side, providing mentoring. I’m currently working with Elizabeth Dyer of Feel…