mbh Blog

• An interview with…textile artist Rachel Coleman

  

  Rachel Coleman is often named as a designer-maker who inspires and influences other maker's work. Her multi-layered textiles, including cushions and wall panels, bring together recycled fabrics, stitching and everyday objects which capture humour, energy and a charming sense of nostalgia.  When did you first decide or realise that you…read more…

  Posted on Thursday 31st of March, 2011 at 7:03pm, and labeled with interview 0 comments.

• Today’s To Do list.

  

  Well the coffee certainly kicked in today, though I'm still confused by the clocks in my life - some changed and some not! It's great when you get to the bottom of a To Do list. Here was today's: Send more fliers to our Makers attending events, Prepare questions for…read more…

  Posted on Wednesday 30th of March, 2011 at 3:44pm, and labeled with 0 comments.

• Impressive Sunshine This Week

  

  Predictably, as we're so grateful for sunshine, the weather is the star of this weeks events. Having just walked Poppy Dog, ambled up Bovey Tracey High Street. Popped into Mann's Deli and bought some rice cakes. Has anyone else experienced the blight of Snack-o-Jacks in our supermarkets, or am I…read more…

  Posted on Friday 25th of March, 2011 at 11:49am, and labeled with 0 comments.

• New pieces for sale…

  

  Coffee and Jewellery - two of my favourite things! Catherine Peet from Loosethread and Jeweller Sue Gregor have added some fantastic new work to their pages.  I love the intense colours of Sue's new Choysia earrings and Box earrings. Sue embosses the leaves and petals of plants onto plastic using a method…read more…

  Posted on Tuesday 22nd of March, 2011 at 4:03pm, and labeled with jewellery, textiles, sue gregor, loosethread, earrings 0 comments.

• Introducing Hannah McAndrew…

  

  Our Maker of the Week is potter Hannah McAndrew. Hannah is based in Scotland and all her pots are thrown on the wheel. Her work is wonderfully tactile and she uses warm, rich glazes which we really love. Have a look at her Harlequin Honey Teapot and her fantastic new…read more…

  Posted on Monday 14th of March, 2011 at 6:04pm, and labeled with maker of the week, ceramics, hannah mcandrew 0 comments.