prints charming

Anyone would think that I’m obsessed by prints. I’m not, honest – I just seem to keep spotting nice ones. Like these, from Methane Studios. Obviously, these two in particular caught my eye. There are lots more prints in their … Continue reading

sucker for a print

It’s funny, the things you notice. For instance, yesterday I noticed that the clothes-buying rules I apply to lad, I no longer apply to myself. Lad has had a growth spurt. He came downstairs dressed for a birthday do at … Continue reading

picture perfect: osborn woods

Sometimes the things you stumble across by accident when browsing on Etsy are just amazing. Like these wonderful mid-century prints by Charles Woods and David Osborn. The pair were graphic artists and partners from the San Francisco Bay Area. They … Continue reading

picture perfect: valériane leblond

I just love the way that these prints by Valériane Leblond reflect perfectly the concentration involved in stitching a quilt. The subjects seem totally immersed in their work. I know and love that feeling only too well. The artist, a French … Continue reading

picture perfect: jane ormes

Unusually for me, I came across Jane Ormes’ prints via facebook. I immediately hopped over to her website… and promptly fell in love with her work. Her ability to see life at a slant, together with her obvious love of pattern … Continue reading

winter woes

This is me at the moment. I have lots to be getting on with… A notebook full of ideas to refer to.  A calendar of stalls to make for. Commissions to get started on. Leads to follow up. But my … Continue reading