by Chelle | May 31, 2018 | creative play, Inspiration
Working with silk hankies “There is only one of you in all time. This expression is unique and if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and it will be lost.” Martha Graham Silk hankies come from cocoons which have been de-gummed,... 
by Chelle | May 3, 2018 | creative play, Inspiration, teaching and travel
Island/ land texture play “Passion is one great force that unleashes creativity, because if you’re passionate about something, then you’re more willing to take risks”. Yo-Yo Ma Hi I’m back with the first of the 8... 
by Chelle | Jul 7, 2016 | creative play, Inspiration, Studio, teaching and travel
A gift from the heart and hand In the last 4 weeks I have had a significant health scare in my closest of close family all is excellent now. During this time I was reminded of how important friends and family are. They are the ones who lift you up and carry... 
by Chelle | Jun 21, 2016 | creative play, Inspiration, Studio
Surface Texture Don’t think. Thinking is the enemy of creativity. It’s self-conscious, and anything self-conscious is lousy. You can’t try to do things. You simply must do things” – Ray Bradbury Coke can brooches Materials Hand dyed silk velvet or... 
by Chelle | May 19, 2016 | creative play, Inspiration, Studio
A lace work textile bowl to keep or to give. “Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try” – Dr. Seuss I write a blog for Bernina International which I thought I would also share with... 