The end of HNC...the beginning of summer?

It seems like a lifetime ago that I was packing away my sketchbooks and looking forward to a summer of craft fairs, no coursework and no heavy bags to carry...but here we are at the end of July and there have been a serious lack of sunny days! Sad face. Fortunately, I have been able to make the most of the cold and rainy days by staying cosy and warm indoors and creating a range of cute handmade gifts and cards for my wee arts and crafts shop Oh So Lovely (please take a look!)

I am also now the lucky recipient of a beautiful sparkly engagement ring from my gorgeous boyfriend of 6 years...happy times :) Cue dreams of a pretty vintage tea party wedding!

But before I get carried away, I would like to share some photographs from the Dundee College end of year exhibition, in particular of course...the Textile Art collection. Enjoy!

Admiring the talent

A lovely burnt silk textile piece

By Louise

Wall hanging by Karen Smith

My textile wall hanging...

Inspired by pebble beaches at the West coast of Scotland

I created this piece using embellished silk organza, dyes, bleach and freehand embroidery detail.

My paper samples

This piece was inspired by the lines of the human body

I love the stitching on this one!

Fern and Karen