by JennyOrwin | Jul 10, 2020 | Creativity, Nature, Out and about
I’ve found that giving myself a specific theme to think about when I’m gathering inspiration helps – otherwise there are just too many ideas and options. I thought that for the rest of the year I would give myself a different theme each month and...
by JennyOrwin | Jun 5, 2020 | Feltmaking, Nature, Out and about
For anyone, like me, who is missing walking in the Yorkshire Dales! Muker lies far up Swaledale, tucked in between the often bleak and wild fells on either side. By June each year, the traditionally managed upland hay meadows just beyond the village are full of wild...
by JennyOrwin | May 18, 2020 | Feltmaking, Garden, Natural Dyeing
After a few requests, here is a quick tour of my studio that I use for felting, embroidery and natural dyes. ...
by JennyOrwin | Mar 20, 2020 | Feltmaking
Where does it come from? For most of the things I consume, it would be hard to give a precise answer. I might be able to work out which country it was made in from the labels, but that doesn’t tell me much! Finding out where the materials came from is often even...
by JennyOrwin | Feb 13, 2020 | Creativity, Embroidery, Feltmaking
I’m working on more small textile landscapes at the moment, so here’s a quick look at my process from inspiration through felting and embroidery to finished piece. I enjoy taking photographs when I’m outdoors, and have a growing collection of images...
