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Learn to grow!

My much neglected blog has taken a back seat this year as it’s been one of the busiest and most rewarding years since I started my...

From Russia to Rathmell

My much neglected blog has taken a back seat this year as it’s been one of the busiest and most rewarding years since I started my...

A Merry Move On

A few new additions to the Folksy Shop today. I hardly dare mention Christmas, but I'm scarily aware that I need to get my seasonal...

'Tis (nearly) the season...

Looking around at all the shops recently you really would think Christmas was just around the corner, but as other designers will well...

Greetings!

This week has been all about the cards, Birthdays, Good Luck, Christmas....... the list of greetings now is endless. It's not something...

New Look Book!

With the end of the school holidays nearing, and the end of the fantastic sunny weather, I've been knuckling down and getting lots of new...

Support Leeds Pride

I'm a massive supporter of Pride, and to mark the annual Leeds Pride I have designed a limited edition print based on one of the new...

Bathtime Buddies!

I’ve been so busy recently, I’ve neglected to add to my blog, it’s suddenly been a very busy time with everyone thinking ahead to...

What makes Yorkshire great?

I'm lucky to have lived for most of my life in Yorkshire, I may be biased, but I believe it's one of the best places to visit in the UK....

NEW look book!

I've just loaded the new look book to issuu Spring Look Book 2018 it has all the new spring floral patterns, and a sneak peak at what...

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Follow my blog to learn more about my pattern designs, and illustrations. I have designed cards, fabric, furniture and illustrated two books. Everything I do is inspired by living and working in Yorkshire. I welcome any enquiries.