Artist Inspiration

Elaine Hughes

Elaine Hughes's uses different patterned and textured paper and  collages then stitches them together, she uses odd random pieces that work perfectly together. 

 I like that she uses different pieces of paper to create detailed art work, that from afar could look like fabric but when you look closer you realize its cut out paper.

Maria Thomas

Maria Thomas creates one off wall hangings made from hundreds of different bits, which include, scraps of fabrics, beer bottles tops, sweet wrappers, clothes tags, these are things that most of us would throw away but to her each bit is personal and has a meaning.

 I love this wall hanging i love how she has used all recycled bits that would be worthless to others but makes a beautiful piece if textiles from it. The recycled things she has selected and the colours really work well together and give that vintage shabby chic look and feel.  

Abigail Brown 

Abigail Brown creates cute, dainty creatures made from a wire frame and fabric that's stuffed to make these pretty little birds and butterflies. Different pieces of fabric are hand and machine sewn to make each one of the an individual and full of character.

Joetta Maue

All of the fabric she uses are handmade or vintage linens which have a strong connection with her designs, the and text she uses are word that relate to her every day life.