Last summer I made these longer-length shorts, and when I came to wear them this year they felt a bit snug, and also a bit boring.
So I lengthened the elastic in the waist, inserted a rainbow gusset, and for good measure added belt loops and a rainbow belt. Much better! 🌈☀️
I have been experimenting with different media on my handmade paper and it’s been really interesting. It’s a lot softer and more absorbent than normal paper. You have to prime (or ‘size’) the paper before using wet mediums. Watercolour, shown here, is my favourite so far I think – it really highlights the texture 😊
Spent a few nights staying with my family in one of the yurts at the Ssustainability centre which is such a magical place.
It was not relaxing as we have a three year old but it was wholesome and fun and everyone came home covered in mud, paint and blackberry stains.
I bought a cheap, vintage, toy weaving loom off ebay to have a play with. I thought it would be a good way to utilise all the ribbons, selvedge edges, bits of string, etc I tend to accumulate over the years. Initially it looked complicated to set up but it wasn’t in the end and yes indeed I’ve found a new craft to get obsessed with.
Emery Smith Studio 