A Chat With Kate Owen

November 11, 2023Pascale Spall

Embark on a captivating journey into the colourful realm of quilting with Kate Owen. Inspired by the timeless beauty of antique textiles and wallpapers, we love Kate's distinctive designs. A skilled quilter and patchwork enthusiast since childhood, Kate's workshops at Stag & Bow promise a hands-on exploration of her craft, blending tradition with innovation. With her infectious enthusiasm and beginner-friendly approach, she makes the world of quilting accessible to all!  

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A Chat with Miesje Chafer

October 16, 2023Pascale Spall

Meet Miesje Chafer, textile designer, screen printer and maker! Miesje is known for her vibrant use of patterns and colours, and we had a chat about her inspiring journey, unique style, and exciting projects. 

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A Chat with Elizabeth Ashdown, Passementerie Artist

October 10, 2023Pascale Spall

Elizabeth Ashdown is a trailblazing passementerie artist, redefining the art of decorative textile embellishments. Her intricate craftsmanship and boundless creativity have earned her a well-deserved place among the foremost artisans in this field. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for reviving traditional techniques, Elizabeth's work breathes new life into age-old artistry, offering a fresh perspective on the beauty of woven and ornamented textiles.

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A Chat with Bridget Lane, Tapestry Weaver

September 27, 2023Pascale Spall

Join us as we delve deep into the colourful world of tapestry weaving with Bridget Lane.  Influenced by the forms of late modernism her works is often based on the urban and the everyday, a response to the seemingly mundane, a way of reinterpreting the world around her. With her remarkable skill, dedication to the craft, and boundless creativity, Bridget weaves warp and weft to create intricate narratives.

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A Chat With Tabara N'Diaye of La Basketry

September 18, 2023Pascale Spall

Welcome to the creative world of  Tabara N'Diaye, the visionary artisan behind La Basketry. With a passion deeply rooted in her Senegalese heritage and a profound respect for the ancient art of basket weaving, Tabara weaves in contemporary aesthetics and celebrates the rich history this craft. 

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A Brief History of Vintage Sewing Patterns

September 20, 2022Pia Goddard

Some of the patterns in our box show signs of multiple use, pieces of tape and repairs with pins. These were not one-use only, they were shared, passed on. I don’t remember ever making a second version of a dress myself, but I do remember ironing the creases back into paper, fitting it gently back into the envelope, passing it on....

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The Power of Repair

April 13, 2022Pia Goddard

Over the pandemic the shop filled with people wanting to learn the slow arts of making and mending for the first time, or to reacquaint themselves after many years with sewing, knitting, mending. The last few years have prompted many of us to consider new ways of living, to slow down, to reconsider how we relate to each other and to the planet...

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A tribute to Louise Bourgeois for International Women's Day 2022

March 08, 2022Pia Goddard

The spider, a central theme in her work, is a relentless repairer, always mending, 

always weaving, always providing and protecting. 

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Shetland Wool Adventures Journal Vol.1 - Guest author Linda Litchfield

May 04, 2021Pascale Spall

 Published in 2020, in a year when the Shetland Wool could not take place, the Journal will give you a wonderful taste of Shetland – not quite as good as visiting yourself, but almost.

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Opening the door again . . .

May 04, 2021Pia Goddard

We’re open again. After what seems like forever, we’re opening the doors cautiously, and letting the world back in a few people at a time! We’ve all been on a journey and many things have changed along the way. 

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