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Category Archives: Food for thought

Things that take my notice and get me thinking

Neil Gaiman with advice on being successful in the arts

Posted on Sunday, July 15 , 2012 by RuthJuly 15, 2012

I’ve just watched this video of Neil Gaiman addressing the University of the Arts (Philadelphia) Class of 2012. It was interesting enough to want to share it with the rest of you. P.S. Watch out for some of the altered … Continue reading →

Posted in Food for thought

Judge’s critique

Posted on Sunday, December 04 , 2011 by RuthDecember 4, 2011

A couple of weeks ago an envelope arrived containing 2 sheets of paper – the judge’s critique from the Text on Textiles exhibition. At first I was a little disappointed, but hey I actually got chosen to take part in … Continue reading →

Posted in Food for thought

Only time for thinking

Posted on Saturday, November 06 , 2010 by RuthNovember 6, 2010

The last month has been quite a busy one for me on the work front. Since I’ve been out of the house for a minimum of 11 hours and a maximum of 13 hours a day on work days, there … Continue reading →

Posted in Food for thought

Developing a personal style

Posted on Saturday, June 19 , 2010 by RuthJune 19, 2010

I’m not doing much making of art at the moment, but I am thinking about it. One thing I’ve been pondering is how you find a personal style. I personally think it is more than just producing a series of … Continue reading →

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At the risk of being repetitive…

Posted on Saturday, March 27 , 2010 by RuthMarch 27, 2010

here is another link to an article about the Quilts 1700-2010 exhibition at the V&A. This time the article appeared on the Daily Mail website. The quilt referred to was made by a group of Girl Guides at the Changi … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Exhibitions, Food for thought

Thoughts after the event

Posted on Wednesday, September 16 , 2009 by RuthDecember 23, 2009

Well a couple of days have gone by since I got back from the UK and the opening of the exhibition. I have had time to reflect and collect my thoughts together. These are the things that I have learnt … Continue reading →

Posted in Food for thought, Textile art

Gourmet Guide to Embellishment

Posted on Saturday, April 11 , 2009 by RuthDecember 23, 2009

I thought the recent email from Quilting Arts gave very good advice. Since I can’t link to it I’m posting the text here for those of you who don’t get the emails. The advice is from Frances Holliday Alford. Embellishment … Continue reading →

Posted in Embellishment, Food for thought

Recycling fabric

Posted on Monday, February 02 , 2009 by RuthFebruary 2, 2009

My next assignment for the C&G course is to make a small piece of patchwork from recycled fabric. It could be a piece of clothing or a household item. I’ve decided to use an old pillowcase, which probably belonged to … Continue reading →

Posted in City&Guilds, Food for thought
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