Sarah Appleton - Textile Artist Blog

One of my favourite artists is LS Lowry and a few years ago I was given a wonderful gift of a cross-stitch kit featuring his 'Street Scene' [1935] painting. I've been working on it on and off in my limited leisure time since then and thought that I might start chronicling the progress via my blog in order to stay motivated and show off what I've done. The finished size is 32cm x 26cm, so avid cross-stitchers will understand what a big undertaking it it - but I'm determined to get it finished! Just to give you an idea of the time that goes into these types of projects here's a spot the difference for you:  Yes I did put it on the ground And after several hours of work here's my progress: As you can see - not a huge amount of change but it's somewhat fulfilling to take these progress pictures when you are working on a bigger piece. Maybe I'm a slow stitcher?! I think I might be, but that makes it even more rewarding in the end! I'll keep updating a

I'm really excited to share my next children's workshop to be held at the New Forest Arts Centre in August - crafts inspired by the film Ron's Gone Wrong!   This is a whole day event where participants can make crafts with me and one other artists plus watch the film 'Ron's Gone Wrong' itself. It's going to be a whole lot of awesome fun! In my part of the day we'll be making our own mini robot pals, something like this guy: To find out more information and to book, use the following link:  https://www.forest-arts.co.uk/event/creative-camps-rons-gone-wrong Hope to see you there! Sarah :)

I'm really excited to share my next workshop to be held at the New Forest Arts Centre in August: Folk Embroidered Felt Brooches.   This should be a really fun and relaxed evening event and we will be making something a little like this: To find out more information and to book, use the following link:  https://www.forest-arts.co.uk/event/craft-class-wine-glass-folky-embroidered-felt-brooch Hope to see you there! Sarah :)