𖥧 Making beautiful, practical clothes 𖥧
I started Thread and Yarn to connect with other makers and make my wardrobe what I wanted it to be. Nothing I saw in the shops felt like me, and it seemed disconnected from my life. My clothes need to be practical, but also make me feel excited! I'm inspired by the land around me, with a little bit of fantasy too.
I make thoughtfully - choosing natural fibres and spending time adapting fit and learning new techniques. If you want to build confidence with sewing and make your own beautiful, practical clothes, have a look at my patterns and consider joining me for a retreat or workshop here in Stroud.
Patterns
I love creating beautiful and robust patterns for both knitting and sewing. They're objects I find myself needing in my life, with a little extra fantasy worked in.
Sewing retreats and workshops
I run seasonal sewing retreats at an 18th century house in Stroud. Join for a relaxed weekend of building sewing skills, making friends and enjoying the stunning Cotswold surroundings. Complete with a homegrown lunch from my kitchen garden.
Get in touch for small group and one-to-one sewing tuition.
Yarn
I've chosen high quality, ethically sourced yarn bases from UK sheep, which is milled in Yorkshire. All of my yarn is dyed with natural ingredients, is non-superwash and is completely biodegradable.
I hope you'll love it as much as I do, and make garments that you'll treasure for years to come.
Fibre Valley Art
Some of you might know me from Fibre Valley Art.
I'm also an illustrator and I'm so inspired by knitting, sewing and quilting that I also paint about it.
I create little scenes inspired by fibre arts and the ordinary joys of home - I hope they bring you joy and a sense of nostalgia.
