by Sarah Walker | Apr 24, 2009 | Designer Makers, Interiors, Lighting, Stitched Textiles
At last the second big square shade is finished. I am really pleased with the result. The client chose the colours and I have to admit the combination of the green, claret and caramel works better than I expected. It is off to Fine Furniture in Bartestree and I...
by Sarah Walker | Apr 23, 2009 | Designer Makers, Gardens, Inspiration, Lighting, Most Popular Posts, Nature, Stitched Textiles
The panels for my latest large square lampshade are stitched and cut. Each panel measures 40cm x 40cm so it was tricky manoeuvring them under the machine needle. I had one casualty which had to be remade as the paper buckled, but other than that it went quite well....
by Sarah Walker | Apr 21, 2009 | Designer Makers, Gardens, Nature
The children are back at school after a lovely Easter break and I am working on new designs for the forthcoming Malvern Spring Gardening Show in just over two weeks’ time – eek! I have loads to do with two commissions to complete as well as the new...
by Sarah Walker | Mar 27, 2009 | Designer Makers, Inspiration, Stitched Textiles
I’ve been working on a new project this week and have really enjoyed it. Small scale and full of colour I can’t reveal what I’ve been up to just yet, but will soon. Have a lovely...
by Sarah Walker | Mar 18, 2009 | Designer Makers, Interiors, Lighting, Most Popular Posts, Stitched Textiles, Travel
It’s great to see Sue Lim back from her travels and re-opening her lovely gallery and coffee shop Blue Ginger with a fresh lick of paint and exciting new stock. There are colourful mixed media embroideries by Gilly Mound from Worcester decorating the end wall,...
by Sarah Walker | Mar 16, 2009 | Designer Makers, Inspiration, Travel
It was in June last year that the photographer Liz Evans came to shoot me as part of a project to provide ‘an interesting insight into a thoroughly English town at the beginning of the 21st century’. Image courtesy of Liz Evans Liz was visiting small...