So this is the New Year

It's been a very long time since i wrote anything in this blog.

Summer was interesting, I managed to complete the majority of my tasks but ended up working 7 day weeks for the majority of the summer.

Since moving back to Derby full time I have had to re-assess where I am in the grand scheme of my life. I have got a part time job which makes life much easier and I socialise a little less too.

I am now specialising in weave at uni and it is undoubtedly the best choice for me. I have been using a lot more CAD in my work which has made life a little less repetative.

My drawing has improved and I have actually almost filled an entire sketchbook for once!! I am developing my own style and finally feeling comfortable working with a wide range of mediums.

The first project of this term was an interiors project where I created a selection of B&W jaquard fabrics and hand-woven trims. My facination with braids and trims has continued and I have really loved making narrow fabrics especially in linen.

That project was successful and I have continued onto the next project with a brief trip to Paris where I did a lot of photography.

My current project has been interrupted by illness but luckily i'm still on track and hope to be finished on deadline. This is a fashion fabrics project and I've decided to make pillbox hats and clutchbags from both jaquard and handloom fabrics. My sketchbook is looking good and I am also working on a range of complimentary bag-charms using laser cut materials.

So all in all I am heading towards a goal that I feel confident about.

Other than that things have not been overly good but I'm sure that this next year will be a good one.

Roll on 2007

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