Abstract Textiles is Here !
Delighted with the first reviews of my new book and the feedback I’ve received online and in person so far. ‘Abstract Textiles’ was published by Batsford on July 3 and is available from their bookshop and all good booksellers. The reviews from ‘Embroidery’ magazine is available to subscribers and ‘Selvedge’ has a clipped version here.
If you ordered it online and are enjoying it please do leave a review, they are much appreciated!
Fibrearts Take Two
I am excited to announce the release of my course for Fibrearts Take Two ‘Collections and Cloth’ shortly.
You can find out more details here.
The course was filmed in my studio and explores the way that collections can influence and inspire your creative practice.
There are step by step instructions and examples of work throughout with demonstrations and several projects.
You can see work from a previous group of amazing participants here.
Your enrolment includes lifetime access to the course and access to a dedicated and very supportive Facebook group. I have been overwhelmed by the quality and depth of the work created.
Hope to see you here…
Jodrell Bank Commission and Community Quilt
My Jodrell Bank commission is progressing well (sneak peek of wip below) and I gave two workshops there in June with some very creative and original results.
If you would like to create a 9 x 9 inch square for our community project, there is still time to make one! Details and more information here.
Knit & Stitch Shows
I’m getting work ready for my Knit and Stitch Show gallery ‘Artist Life’ in London and Harrogate in the autumn. They have just released some slots for private gallery tours. Tickets are available here.
Festival of Quilts
Above and below this text are two quilts which were exhibited previously at the Festival of Quilts.
It’s two weeks to go until “Festival’ which is an amazing event – well worth a visit and described as :
‘… Europe’s biggest quilting celebration at The Festival of Quilts! Expect a shopping experience like no other with hundreds of big brands and small businesses at the NEC, Birmingham from 31 July – 3 August 2025.
There’s still time to book your tickets!
Anne Kelly 
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