Long weekend
I wanted to let you know that I have a few of my scarf designs left if you are looking to jolly up an outfit this Spring, or know someone who does. The bright colours and patterns are mood boosting and being printed on organic cotton, they are super soft and versatile. I tie mine around my bag or wrist when it is not around my neck keeping me warm… or cool. I’ve asked the printing company where they source their fabric from and the organic cotton for these particular scarves is sourced in China. I use organic cotton to support the farmers who choose this environmentally friendly way to work the land and keep it free from harmful pollutants. They don’t use chemicals or toxins to control pests. Organic cotton also uses up to 80% less water to produce than conventional cotton so it is one of the most sustainable fabrics available.
The joy and therapy in colour
As someone who also makes stained glass as well as designing pattern for textiles, I am fascinated by colour. From a holistic point of view colours are associated with the different chakras in the body. Chakras are known to be in balance or out of balance, and it’s possible to realign them with their associated colours. Crystals bearing these colours can be used to promote certain feelings and well-being, the vibrations of the colours benefit different zones in the body. For my textile designs I am drawn to bold and bright colours and looking across the whole range, it’s possible to see that they have a Mid Century Modern feel to them. If you are looking for particular colours with therapy in mind, this is a guide to help you decide where different colours are used throughout my Inkwell Designs collection.
Using Organic Cotton
When I was researching which fabric I wanted to print my designs on to, I looked at a whole range of textiles. In the past I might have considered silk, however since becoming vegan I wanted to be as insect friendly as possible as well. I’ve learned so much about the benefits of organic cotton as opposed to conventional cotton.
Inspiring places: Meadfoot Beach
I’m so lucky to have grown up in Torquay, it’s a beautiful part of the world and somewhere I continue to spend lots of time. There are many local beaches which are very close to my heart, they are my happy place to be
Parallax Art Fair, Feb 23
We are off to Parallax Art Fair tomorrow to showcase our six scarf designs. The Art Fair will be located at Kensington Town Hall, and is open to the public from Saturday 18 Feb - Sunday 19 Feb from 11am - 5pm.
A love of mark making
There is something about repeat pattern that makes my brain happy. With my stained glass work I appreciate the therapeutic qualities of colour, the flow of lines and the process of mark-making, and I have been able to incorporate these creative elements throughout my Inkwell Designs textile design collection as well.