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The final part of the Cartwright & Sheldon project focused on point paper conservation. During the last week, we accomplished the following: Cleaned 261 objects using simple surface cleaning techniques. Identified a pattern numbering system. Found evidence that patterns created in the 1920s were reused in the 1960s.

As we approach the end of the Cartwright & Sheldon project, one of the last tasks is paper conservation. Our goal is to align some of the point paper designs with the textile fabrics. Before doing so, we'll conduct surface cleaning using brushing, smoke sponges, and eraser crumbs, and we'll also remove any rusty pins or clips.

February continues with work in the Cartwright & Sheldon silk weaving & design archive fabrics. Over a 1000 objects have been cleaning & are ready to repack. Most of the exquisite designs are in silk although rayon & crimplene exist. Some of the silk designs from the Cartwright & Sheldon Archive.

As we kick off 2026, our focus is on advancing the Cartwright & Sheldon silk weaving archive. We've diligently sifted through over 100 boxes of predominantly silk textiles, each containing 100 to 200 items, making this a meticulous journey. We've pinpointed 50 boxes that require immediate cleaning and repacking, and we're excited to apply our new skills to ensure these treasures are preserved the future. So far, our exploration has revealed 19 distinct weaving styles in just

I rarely have so many lampshades available at once, but I've created extra for an upcoming pop-up exhibition. I love the cozy warm winter glow they give off when they're all lit up.

Malaga was a real surprise to visit for 5 days. We walked miles each day exploring. The street art of Malaga in Spain was interesting & led us to explore areas we might not normally visit. Which is your favourite? Street Art of Malaga, Spain

I met a lovely lady who does illustrations as a hobby, so I asked her to create a new design for Jill Brown Art and my lampshade...

A week spent in Northumberland offered a stunning variety of textures and colors that I can incorporate into my work. My favorite piece...

I am delighted that my small book on Smardale Gill has been chosen for the zine library at the Many Hands Exhibition in Leeds, running...

I adore every aspect of the photo I captured this week—the lighting, the lampshades, the colors—all framed by the landscape that inspired me. The rust, the wall, the fragmented elements, all beneath the old ash tree. Lampshades in the Landscape

For many years, I have been captivated by Anni Albers' work, a prominent female weaver from the Bauhaus era. Her creations went beyond...

In March, I achieved a lifelong dream of visiting India. My first destination was the UNESCO city of Ahmedabad, where the doors were...

It took a full day to set up the Smardale Exhibition at Kendal Museum but I'm really pleased with the result. The almost industrial...

I am thrilled to have been chosen for the Smardale Gill Exhibition at Kendal Museum in January 2025. This marks my first solo exhibition,...

What started as a chance conversation in a library in Molyvos on the Island of Lesvos in Greece in 2019, led to an invitation a few weeks...

Seeing Red using madder as a natural dye to fabric

Black & white image of dandelion submitted for Hope Exhibition at National Museum of Justice

I'm delighted that the Courtyard Gallery in Appleby is stocking my lampshades. I've been a visitor to the gallery for many years & the...

Cyano printing workshop in Manchester