A Nest of Gentle Makers

“Making and mending and feeding my creativity”

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About A Nest of Gentle Makers

A Nest of Gentle Makers

Making functional yet beautiful things. Making and mending and feeding my creativity.

I have always been a maker- I knitted my first jumper at the age of ten, about the same time that I decided I wanted to be a doctor when I grew up, However, the creative urge has never left me and I love to knit, sew, draw, weave, cook, bake and grow my own food. Oh yes and did I mention spinning and dyeing wool?! There are simply not enough hours in the day.

I believe in living as sustainably as possible (whilst being kind to myself when I don't manage it), so mending is a way of life for me. I run creative retreats and love to teach visible mending. Whilst running the classes I put together a simple kit, initially in recycled egg boxes which people loved. This has now developed into a mending kit in a lovely felt roll.

I am also a keen weaver and love using natural fibres. My designs are simple and beautiful and use a variety of pure wools- some of them hand spun and/ or hand dyed using natural materials. Take a look at my shop and hopefully you will agree that a blanket draped across a bed, a chair ,or your shoulders will help you to relax and find peace and comfort.