The deer herd has been increasing. There is a beautiful range of handmade gifts and decorations available from @makerswales Craft in the Bay, Gallery. #basketmaker #basketmakersassociation #basketry #rushbasketry #reindeer #madeinwales ift.tt/J1QA2X7

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Yesterday I had to get rid of loads of samples I have used in the past for teaching, sadly they had become covered in mould. They were stored in drawers in a room that we have recently had a few damp issues with. It’s more than a little soggy here in Wa… ift.tt/EBU4mOS

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Detail, work in progress. #basketry #basketmaker #contemporarybasketry #contemporarytextiles #naturalmaterials #plantfibre #workinprogress #onmytable ift.tt/ZrnvO1T

An experiment with rush, I have wanted to try this for a while, I do like to push materials and see what is possible. All is holding up well so far. I have always preferred the look of this side of a crochet stitch, more than the ‘front’ #basketry #bask… ift.tt/ZrnvO1T

The rush crochet experiment continues. It’s very slow progress as there are many joins! Also rush doesn’t slide in quite the same way as a soft yarn does. However the structure is satisfyingly dense, strong and flexible. #basketry #basketmaker #basket… ift.tt/5bcZL8d

Currently on my table, further rush and crochet experiments. #basketmaker #basketry #contemporarybasketry #rushbasket #rushbasketry #basketryart #naturalmaterials #materiality #workinprogress #onmytable #process ift.tt/J3tbNwM

I spent some time in my garden today gathering last years leaves from the Kniphofias. Such a profusion of leaves, it’s going to take a while to finish bundling them up and hanging them to dry. Tomorrow I will dig up and divide the plant. The first three … ift.tt/in2bzeD

My current work in progress, Camassia leaves and waxed linen. I’m really enjoying the contrast of the dark linen against the golden tones of these leaves. They were collected from a local friend’s lovely garden last year. Similar to day lily leaves, but … ift.tt/cLHnkEz

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One of my camassia baskets, waiting for its cord/ handle. #basketmaker #basketry #contemporarybasketry #basketryart #coiledbasket #plantfibre #materiality #craftswoman #maker #makersguildinwales #madeinwales ift.tt/gox1Em3

Studies in camassia. Camassia leaves and linen thread. Work in progress on my desk at the moment. #basketmaker #basketry #contemporarybasketry #basketryart #plantfibre #naturalmaterials #plantmaterials #materiality #workinprogress #maker #craftswoma… ift.tt/clZghFG

Basket bottoms! Another view. Seed pod forms, day lily and linen thread. #basketmaker #basketry #basketmaking #contemporarybasketry #coiledbasket #stitching #maker #craftswoman #naturalmaterials #materiality #plantfibre #welshartists #madeinwales ift.tt/wrdKPVR

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Seed pod forms are gathering. Day lily and linen thread. #basketmaker #basketry #contemporarybasketry #coiledbasket #naturalmaterials #plantfibre #materiality #maker #craftswoman #gallery #craftexhibition #artexhibition #collectart #makersguildinwa… ift.tt/USulqNB

A wonderful day spent at @makerswales learning about earth pigments and different ways of using them with @mollymacleodstudio #naturalpigments #geology #scienceandart #earthmaterials #earthpigments #naturalmaterials #makersguildinwales ift.tt/sZKYnUS

I’ve been thinking and reading about different methods of seed dispersal this week. This little one is for the wind. #basketmaker #basketry #contemporarybasketry #contemporarycraft #coiledbasket #maker #craftswoman #naturalfibres #naturalmaterials #… ift.tt/3G4rPLl

Hanging seed pod form. All of these little pods will be available through @makerswales very soon. #basketmaker #basketry #contemporarybasketry #textilebasketry #maker #naturalmaterials #craftwoman #craftexhibition #gallery #materiality #interiordes… ift.tt/xEU9Dbj

I am very delighted to say that I have been awarded a grant from Arts Council Wales through their Creative Steps programme. Creative Steps is a programme that you can apply to if you are an artist or creative who identifies as being ethnically and cultu… ift.tt/TdzBNbh