I love, really love haberdashers, (such an awesome word not seen much anymore). When I was a little girl my Grandmother would take me to buy fabric or embroidery silks, I would be entranced by all the brightly coloured bolts of cloth, buttons, silks, ribbon, yarn, zip, needles, sewing baskets, etc. Even now, I still become quite excited by all the possibilities that a haberdashers/craft shop has to offer.
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Today sees the release of the fabulous Autumn issue of UK Handmade 2012. Arguably one of the best so far, and packed to the seams (no pun intended) with amazing articles, features, interviews, tutorials, recipes, business advice and much more. UK Handmade featuring the best of UK designers, artists and artisans has been going since 2008, and has generated a huge following, putting itself at the front of the UK handmade movement. On August 10th to support and promote the Buy Handmade Campaign, UK Handmade is launching an awesome COMPETITION where two lucky winners can win themselves £150 worth of handmade bespoke designer jewellery. But, sadly this will be the last issue for former Editor and talented jewellery maker Anna Stassen, as she and her hubby are leaving the UK to live in Australia. Anna has been with UK Handmade since it’s inception four years ago. Her contribution to UK Handmade has been invaluable as Editor and Director. Her drive, enthusiasm and vision has been instrumental in making UK Handmade the success it is today. Read the article about Anna and what she has done for UK Handmade here. The talented designer/maker and deputy Editor Bebe Bradley is taking over as Editor full time. Bebe has also been with UK Handmade since it began, and has been responsible for many of the magazine’s fantastic lifestyle articles and lovely photography. Her contribution has also helped to shape the look and identity of UK Handmade. So, I wish Anna a fond farewell in her new adventures, and welcome Bebe as Editor. Do enjoy the magazine, and don’t forget to check out that COMPETITION.
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Months ago, after reading an article about rubber stamp carving by Geninne Zlatkis and subsequently reading her tutorial and watching her video, I decided finally (when I was supposed to be doing something else) to have a go at rubber stamp carving. Spur of the moment is always a good way to go, so I just got out the Moo carving block I had bought a while back, my new Speedball cutter and got on with it.
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For those of you who have as yet not discovered the delights of Uppercase Magazine (and why not?), you are in for a treat. Uppercase magazine is a quarterly Art & Design journal for the ‘creatively curious’. I have been a fan for quite a while and have issues 8-13, and recently joined the ranks of subscribers. I also own a copy of Worklife II.
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A couple of weekends ago, Luke Orla and I went to Apple Affair at West Dean Gardens in Singleton, which we felt might be the last of the family days out of this summer, and indeed it was. It was a glorious early October day, with the sun shining, and all was merry. Luke got his special apples (once eaten, the seeds will be saved and planted), though alas the beer ran out (they never have enough), and I got to wander around and take some pictures. Orla got her face painted, some treats, a parasol and much bouncing and jumping.
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