Connecting Threads (together)
Connecting Threads (together) opens in University of California, Davis on 29th Sept and runs until 20th Nov 2026. It is the final iteration of the exhibition of my stitched artworks that originated at the Fashion Textile Museum in London in March 2025. Taking the work to California not only provides an international platform for these socially engaged textiles, it creates a opportunity to share ideas with a new generation of artists and designers at the University of California. In these troubled times the importance of working together is even more important.
My work combines solo and collaborative making, a cross fertilisation of ideas and issues and has involved hundreds if not thousands of people from a wide range of backgrounds and countries. The textiles range from tiny hand sewn vignettes, made in my student days in London in the early 1980’s to large scale cloths made with the construction industry.
My article in Garland, the international publication links to the exhibition and the September issue is now online.
Rogue Open Studios
Rogue Open Studios takes place on Saturday 19 September, from 12–8pm. My studio, G12, will be open from 12–5pm, where I’ll be selling a selection of work, from copies of my book Connecting Threads to smaller embroideries and greeting cards. It’s a great opportunity to visit the studio, see my work in progress and browse a range of pieces to take home.
Goosfest
I am delighted to be showing four small embroideries at Goosfest, an annual arts festival in Goostrey, Cheshire, from 23–25 September 2026. The festival brings together a diverse range of artists and creative practices across disciplines, celebrating the breadth and vibrancy of the local arts community.
Leeds Market
Leeds Market, an early embroidery from the mid 1980’s has been acquired by Leeds Museum and Galleries.
