In the past passementerie was often made using waste silk that was leftover from other areas of textile production. These precious silk scraps would have been gathered together and passed into the hands of the Passementier who would transform these leftovers into beautiful designs such as knotted fly fringes and tassels. I’m sure that many new passementerie making techniques and designs were created in response to the want and need to use every scrap of yarn and thread.
Read MoreI'm thrilled to announce that I’ll be presenting a brand-new artwork at Collect 2025, the leading international fair for contemporary craft and design. Collect draws artists, makers, and collectors from around the globe, and I am delighted to have been commissioned to create a new artwork specifically for the show.
Read MoreThe art of hand crafted Passementerie at Decorex - I am delighted to have been selected to showcase my approach to hand made Passementerie at Decorex, the premier destination for luxury interior design. Please join me on stand MS14 in the Making Spaces area to view both my latest made to order passementerie collection and examples of my bespoke work.
Read MoreIt is such a joy to be featured alongside renowned interior designer Kit Kemp MBE in the Great British Talent October issue of Country Homes & Interiors magazine. Being featured alongside Kit Kemp—a designer admired for her bold use of colour, eclectic patterns, and hand crafted designs—is an incredible honour.
Read MoreIt is wonderful to see the art of handmade passementerie being celebrated in modern design spaces. I’m thrilled to share that my bespoke passementerie tieback has been featured in the prestigious The World of Interiors Designers and Decorators October issue, ahead of the launch of my new made to order passementerie collection which will be unveiled at Decorex in a few weeks time.
Read MoreI am thrilled to announce that I have been commissioned by Zoffany to create an extravagant tassel for their highly anticipated Second Life exhibition starting in September in London. Reimagining Zoffany’s stunning Long Gallery Brocade fabric, my hand made tassel will embody the essence of opulence and craftsmanship that Zoffany is renowned for.
Read MoreDid you know that there are only 4 independent hand makers of Passementerie left working and making in the UK today? We are officially an endangered species and the reasons for the craft’s endangered status is very complex and multi faceted.
Read MoreTrims, tassels, weaving, craft and embroidery…Join me & Jayne Emerson on Thursday September 12th for a live conversation, hosted by The Embroiderers' Guild.
Read MoreJoin me on November 9th & 10th in London for an immersive floor loom passementerie weaving workshop. Held at Make Town, this two-day, weekend workshop is perfect for both beginners and advanced weavers. This workshop will guide you through the intricate art of creating exquisite passementerie using a floor loom.
Read MoreJoin me in France in 2025 for the ultimate passementerie holiday! Immerse yourself in the wonderful, exquisite world of handmade passementerie.
Read MoreOne of my passementerie artworks is on parade in Architectural Digest’s Collector Le Grande Guide 2024. This encyclopaedia is the ultimate guide to the major trends, latest projects by leading designers and also shares all the must-know news from the world of contemporary, luxury interiors.
Read MoreHandmade passementerie is one of the rarest, and the most special, of all the textile crafts. As one of the UK’s last remaining hand passementerie makers and designers, I was delighted to be interviewed by House & Garden magazine as part of their feature ‘The ancient crafts that nearly died out and the people saving them’.
Read MoreMy book ‘Passementerie handcrafting contemporary trimmings, fringes, tassels and more’ is now available!
Read MoreI had a ‘pinch me’ moment last week when showcasing my passementerie work at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Read MoreJoin me on Tuesday February 27th for ‘Textiles & Tea’, hosted by the Handweavers’ Guild of America.
Read MoreI am thrilled to announce that I am teaching a two-day passementerie workshop at West Dean’s new London campus in July.
Read MoreJoin me in 2024 for an in person or an online passementerie masterclass.
Read MoreJoin me on Friday February 23rd at Kingston Stitchers for a talk about passementerie.
Read MoreI am delighted to be the very first Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust passementerie scholar!
Read MoreThe preservation society - ensuring passementerie continues to thrive.
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