My mission's simple, create POSITIVE and EMPOWERING Textiles Art, Embroidery, Illustration & Pattern Design! 

@bedfordflea is OPEN! Here until 4pm with new mini #tufted wall hangings, embroidery and more !! I am here with an amazing array of artists including @taliagilesart @cmwebbartphoto @holmes_sweet_holmes @annareedfineart @hannah_carvell @kapelkiart @nikkitapdesigns !! See you soon
So pleased to be here at @madeinbedford all set up and ready to personalise these three freehand machine embroidery designs for you while you wait! The weather is rubbish outside but Made In Bedford at No. 13 is lovely and cosy and full of fab cakes and coffee... What's not to love! So why not pop down and say hello, I am here until 2pm and back again tomorrow from 10am until 2pm. See you soon
Morning all, just wanted to share a glamorous insight in to what my day looks like today! It's all about washing, drying and finishing these little beauties! These three designs will be available tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday from 10am until 2pm exclusively at @madeinbedford where I will ink your chosen design for you while you wait! Want something specific? I will also be taking a limited number of commissions for embroidery and rug tufted wall hangings at Made In Bedford on Friday and Saturday as well as at @bedfordflea on Sunday or DM me to secure your slot today! Wish me luck with all the washing 😂 and see you all in Bedford tomorrow!
Exciting prep is happening here in the super warm studio as I am getting ready for some live art and inking at @madeinbedford on both Friday and Saturday from 10am until 2pm. Pieces will be completed in your chosen colour palette while you browse and take full advantage of the coffee, cake and fab lunch selection at the café! All 4inch pieces can be yours for only £20 each, so make sure you pop down and say hi as early as possible to avoid disappointment!
So much lovely feedback so far about the exhibition of my work at @madeinbedford expertly curated by @taliagilesart ! Bright, colourful, full of pattern and positive messages!! So if you fancy a bit of bright positivity with some fab vegan treats head over to Made In Bedford to see it all until 27 July. (If you really love an original wall hanging or embroidered piece, purchase now to avoid disappointment or DM me for details.) Have a wonderful weekend everyone 😁
A little Friday treat one whole week after the fab private view at @madeinbedford, the final installment of Rachel's wonderful Facebook Live of the event (see previous posts for full video). This exhibition, expertly curated by @taliagilesart is on until 27 July (swipe across for full details) so make sure you head over to Made In Bedford at no.13 for wonderful, coffee, cake, lunches, ice creams and a whole array of visual treats from myself and a whole host of local makers! Have a super sunny weekend everyone!
What a fabulous weekend!! Pics are already coming in of people enjoying the exhibition at the brilliant @madeinbedford! Keep on sharing and don't forget to tag @hannahheyscreates and @madeinbedford !! Now back in the studio with a decent WiFi connection after a weekend at the beach 😍 I thought I would share the third installment of the wonderful Rachel's private view your! Have a glorious week everyone!
Up and raring to go on this sunny Saturday morning... Which for the first time in I can't remember how long I won't be doing any tufting or stitching. I know I need SOME down time but I am missing it... So I just wanted to share the second snippet of Rachel at Made In Bedford's fab Facebook Live video from the Private View (curated by @taliagilesart) on Thursday to give you another insight in what a treat is in store for you when you visit @madeinbedford... They also sell a lovely selection of cold soft drinks and ice cream too... What s way to spend a Saturday 😍
Well... I promised I would tell all after some sleep... Yesterday was a VERY exciting day as @taliagilesart and myself hung the first phase of my work ready for a month long exhibition at the brilliant @madeinbedford cafe! To say I am pleased with having my work here is an understatement and I am very very grateful to Talia for all her hard work in making this happen! It really does look fantastic even if I do say so myself... But there will be more for the Private View on Thursday (from 6.30pm - 8.30pm). It will include even more never before seen work along with items available to buy for one night only such as punch needle necklaces, cacti and felt potted plants... If that isn't enough to tempt you, there will also be gin and cake!! It would be amazing to see you there and share a gin or two!
I am struggling to get my head around the fact that tomorrow is the final day of @bucksartweeksofficial with such a wonderfully talented group of artists at @greendragon_ecofarm! I have picked out a few of my favourite pieces from around the exhibition to give you a little taste of the wonderful pieces that are on display!! Do not miss out, make sure you head to see us before 5.30pm tomorrow and make the most of @artists_at_greendragon! I will be demonstrating in the morning and on the desk in the afternoon, so be sure to pop by and say hi!!