Who but Carousel artist Fiona Espenhahn would think to represent the Grand Canyon in knitting? Fantastic! #grandcanyon #knitting #knittersofinstagram #knitart #knityourworld

A sweet little hand embroidered drawstring purse, started during a recent group workshop and gifted to her aunt by Carousel artist Sue Kibby. I wonder what treasures will be kept in it? #handembroidery #embroidery #stitchedart #stitchedartisart #velvet #velvetbag #gift

Layers of texture being built up by Carousel artist Marilyn Williams in her latest piece on our theme of Through the Surface. #texture #surfacetexture #throughthesurface #handembroidery #handstitch #embroidery #embroideryart #textileart #fiberart

Ideas about Through the Surface being worked out in her sketchbook by Carousel artist Rosaline Darby @RosalineDarby1

A glimpse into the working practice of Carousel artist Brenda Parsons. Using reference photos, in this case of the Dartmoor landscape and geology, she builds up a collage and translates this into a sketch before moving into fabric and stitch or stitching directly into the paper.

Above, below and through the surface is the personal theme of Carousel artist Ruth Darby for our next exhibition. This new piece explores the idea of grave goods - what would you want placed in yours? #throughthesurface #newwork #gravegoods #textileart #foundobjects #mixedmedia

Without a permanent meeting venue it's a long time since we have been able to get together for a workshop and a good catchup, so it was lovely to meet yesterday near Waterloo to learn about Marilyn's contemporary take on stumpwork. #gettogether #catchup #workshop #textileartgroup

Carousel artist Ruth Darby is exploring ways to represent stone circles in her ancient history themed interpretation of our working title, Through the Surface. #ancienthistory #suffolkpuffs #stonecircle #throughthesurface #shadows #frenchknots

Super results from collagraph prints on fabric by Carousel artist Frances Arnold. A perfect technique for our exhibition theme of Through the Surface!

A quick reminder that our exhibition opens next Tuesday and runs until 11th March. At least one artist will be in the gallery every day except 1st March, between at least 11am to 3pm, if you would like to chat about the work. Hope to see you there!

Today in Willesden Gallery you can meet Carousel artist Frances Arnold. As well as working with textiles, Frances is an accomplished stained glass artist and her work for this exhibition combines these two materials. #textiles #glass #contemporaryart #exhibition #willesdengreen

These three women are clearly associates in an early 20th century lady’s detective agency, on their way to carry out some stylish sleuthing. What would the name of the agency be I wonder? I am certain they are not to be messed with and will not stand for any nonsense The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Thank you to everyone who came to Carousel Textile Artists ,Meet the Artists’ event. The atmosphere was buzzing and several red dots went up. The exhibition continues until next Saturday @willesden_gallery #willesdengreen #textileartexhibition

Sallie Hathaway was just 12 years old when she stitched this beautiful needlework picture. An expression of identity and taste, needlework arts give us rare material glimpses into the lives of some early American girls' lives. #WomensHistoryMonth

Today in the gallery it is the turn of Marilyn Williams, who was inspired by plant samples viewed through a microscope to make these deliciously textural, colourful pieces. The exhibition continues until Saturday 11th March and we would love to see you there. #sciart #textileart

Last few days to visit our exhibition, it closes on Saturday 11th March at 5pm.

Blast from the past! This article was written not long after we formed as a group and put on our first exhibition. We've come a long way in another 5 years!

Carousel artists met at the fabulous Morley College, in London. Several of us like to maintain that connection by taking short courses to expand and hone our skills. This spectacular manipulated fabric collar was made by Julieta Gimpel on one such course recently.

Carousel artist Alex Mayer has been busy drawing new dog portraits and screen printing them onto products for her business, Cosy Beasties. #dogsoftwitter #dogs #dogportrait #screenprinting #smallbusiness

Are you a textile artist based in or near London? Would you relish the support, camaraderie and exhibiting opportunities offered by membership of a group? If so, we would love to hear from you. Please see carouseltextileart.org.uk for details. Closing date 01.09.23.