all my own work by ann

Sewing and textiles with Ann

Cyanotype workshop

Cyanotype is a relatively simple photographic process which generates images on a blue background using sunlight. I’d been keen to explore this art form for some time, possibly using prepared … Continue reading

July 15, 2025 · Leave a comment

Turtles and Turkeys

The November workshop run by Warwickshire Stitchers was about a number of techniques that give texture to embroidery work and was run by Chloe Patience. Techniques included beading, couching, turkey … Continue reading

December 8, 2024 · 1 Comment

Making a tie

It has never been so easy to produce a present for a 36 year old male! We walked into the Shakespeare’s Birthplace Trust shop in Stratford on Avon in the … Continue reading

December 7, 2024 · Leave a comment

A year at Warwickshire Stitchers

You will have noticed that i do not do much dress making these days, which is a pity because i love doing it. I dont need any more clothes, but … Continue reading

October 2, 2024 · Leave a comment

‘Rag rug’ cushion

Methods of using up scrap fabric…. I did my rag rugging course with Jenni Stuart-Anderson last year, not long before i moved house. It’s quite a messy process. I decided … Continue reading

July 22, 2024 · Leave a comment

Variation on a Sports Coat

Yet another Maker’s Atelier pattern, bought on a bit of a whim before she stopped selling paper patterns. How many coats does a woman need? I wear this coat a … Continue reading

February 7, 2024 · 1 Comment

One sheep

I came across Angela at the Compton Verney Textile Fair in November. Seeing her beautifully soft, pure sheep’s wool rugs, my immediate question was, “Can i make one of them?” … Continue reading

January 22, 2024 · 1 Comment

Two Stitches – Charlie Hoodie

I bought this pattern ages ago, and have only used it once. It didn’t go down very well, because the head opening was deemed to be too small. I dont … Continue reading

November 15, 2023 · Leave a comment

Oliver and S – Sketchbook Shirt

Greetings from my new house and new craft room. It means that i can leave projects on the table and just easily pick them up when i have a spare … Continue reading

November 15, 2023 · Leave a comment

Needlepoint

Further exploration of embroidery. The interest started to 2020 when SewBrum included an online demonstration of bargello from local lady, Tina Francis. I watched the demo, but didn’t buy the … Continue reading

March 29, 2023 · Leave a comment