Category: Ruth Singer

This is the unofficial book jacket photo. I prefer this to the real one. It was all pretty amusing. This was actually taken a few weeks ago, but I haven’t really got anything new to show or say. I’m working REALLY hard, my mum has broken her ankle, I’m working REALLY hard. That’s been about…

Did I sound a little hysterical yesterday? Hmm. Maybe I was. Anyway, on a calmer note, here are the details of the course I am running in Leicester starting next month: Costume and Society 1400-2000This course is an illustrated introduction to textile and fashion history, starting with the medieval English wool trade and church embroidery,…

My life has just been decribed as organised chaos. This does sum me up rather well. I’m very good at chaos but actually quite organised. Today I’ve been writing an application for some freelance work and polishing up my “extensive project management experience and creative learning” combo, and emphasising how good I am at juggling…

One more month to go. I’m not the only one with a book deadline, it seems. That makes me feel better. Life is like this: At least I’m getting to play with my new camera.

My precious Betty has flown the nest. She has settled very happily over the sea in the USA. It’s time I made some new Betty cousins to fill the space in my studio.

Reading books, not writing them, for a change. Or at least looking at pictures in books. I come from a very book-orientated family. Having several hundred books is quite restrained by our standards. Now I work full-time with textiles, I find it is very easy to justify buying design, textile and fashion books and frankly…

I’m a little ruffled at the moment. I had a glorious couple of days off for my birthday, and soaked up the sunshine (and some vintage treats). Then I started work again and all the deadlines were that bit closer than last time I looked.Please forgive me if the blog continues this sparse for the…

I’m about to start work on the practical techniques section of my book and want to know what you would like to find in it. What sort of sewing things have you always been confused about? I know that sewing patterns are a issue for a lot of people, so I will be working on…

I didn’t make this today, I just photographed it. It’s one of the pieces in last month’s Elle Decoration. There are a few other new photos over here. I had a call from a German magazine wanting to feature these pieces too!Today’s sewing was book stuff, all top secret – all I can say is…

The good: New portable hard drive for happy-making back-ups. And it’s black and shiny. More work coming in! Exhibition coming up at Friar Lane Gallery in Nottingham (no website), selected show from members of Design Factory. 22nd April – 1 June. Little showcase of work for Craft Shop, Royal Exchange, Manchester. 4 March – 3…