Tag: liberty
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Birds and Animals in William Morris Designs
William Morris (1834-1896) is regarded by some as the greatest designer and one of the most outstanding figures of the Arts and Crafts Movement, this group of artists and craftsmen set up to provide beautiful, handcrafted products and furnishings for the home. Morris is much quoted as saying “Have nothing in your houses that you…
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Weekly Blog – Number 2 – The Tale of Two Scarves
I am always hesitant about buying fine wool scarves from flea markets or car-boot sales, as the chances are that the moths will have got to them. However at Ledburys first boot sale of the year I gave in to temptation. The first one from the 1980’s by my favourite designers of the time Collier…
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Collier Campbell Designs
On my treasure hunts for vintage fabrics, among my very favourite finds are the vibrant and colourful designs by Collier Campbell who I have admired for many years. The working design partnership of sisters Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell started in the 1960’s producing work for Liberty, Heals, Habitat and many others. They founded their company together in 1979/80. Their…
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What People make with the Fabric I Sell – Vicky Trainor, Vintage Inspired Textile Designs.
Vicky Trainor is a textiles, surface designer and craft maker who makes a variety of vintage inspired stationery from her studio. She works with brides, tea ladies, photographers, businesses, commercial greeting card companies and creative groups. This lovely cushion brooch uses a variety of Liberty cotton lawn fabrics, such as found in these Liberty fabric…
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