Walberswick
2018-2022
This collection is inspired by the coastal landscape of Walberswick in Suffolk. Walking along the beach, I was captivated by the colors and textures - from the deep blues of the sea to the golden sands and grassy dunes. The changing light and tidal movements create an ever-shifting palette that I've interpreted through textiles.
The collection includes both wall hangings and three-dimensional vessels, all created using hand-dyed fabrics, felting techniques, and machine stitching. Each piece captures a different aspect of this beautiful coastal environment.
Gallery
Walberswick Beach (2018) - Hand-dyed Egyptian cotton with free motion quilting, 150cm x 150cm
Detail showing layering of fabrics and stitching techniques in Walberswick Beach
Close-up showing texture and stitch detail in the beach section
Old Boat (2017) - Indigo and rust dyed cotton with hand stitch, 30cm x 30cm
A Walberswick Walk (2017) - Wet felted vessels depicting sea defences, beach and water's edge
Felted vessel depicting the transition from sea to shore
Felted vessel with textures inspired by coastal rocks and lichens
Felted vessel with blue tones and wave-like patterns
About This Collection
Inspiration
Walberswick is a coastal village in Suffolk, known for its beautiful beach, dunes, and marshland. As you walk past the beach huts, the green grass and yellow wildflowers give way to sand and pebbles. The eye is then drawn to the blue of sea and sky. These natural transitions of color and texture form the basis of this collection.
Techniques
The wall pieces are created using hand-dyed cotton fabrics, machine pieced and quilted. The vessels are made using wet felting techniques, incorporating wool, silk fibers, and fabric scraps to create texture and visual interest.
Materials
- Hand-dyed Egyptian cotton
- Indigo, Procion and Dyrect dyes
- Wool fibres and nepps
- Sari silks and Angelina Fibre
- Bondaweb, Lutradur, and foil
Exhibition History
- Suffolk Open Studios, 2019
- Coastal Inspirations, Aldeburgh Gallery, 2020