Backstrap weaving is a common technique used by indigenous tribes. It was especially handy if the tribe was nomadic as it requires only a few wooden sticks, a place to sit and an anchor. The tribes of Northern Luzon in the Philippines used this technique for their clothes and ‘homewares’ This was one of a…
Backpacking in 1984
In 1984, inspired by some adventurous friends, motivated by the thought of a year of who knows what, bolstered by a bit of ignorance and stupidity I took off to Asia, backpacking… alone. Textiles had always been my interest and through that I found a fabulous purpose and direction for my travel. I had planned…
Kind of where it started ..
This was one of the first pieces of applique I ever made. Can I tell you that at the time it was a triumph, there was no such thing as commercial applique or decoration unless it was seriously fabulous and expensive. It led to my wildly innovative and original period of Applique on windcheaters …yes,…
It’s done … back of the bottom drawer blog is now official
I have a wonderful studio in the Nicholas Building, Melbourne city. Once, my consuming passion was textiles. Life got really busy …… but now I am going to tell the story of the things I find as I unpack them from the back of the bottom drawer.
Back of the Bottom Drawer 