Arts in the Ville

Once again over Labour Weekend my studio will be tidy and open to the public. Arts in the Ville is a celebration of local art and creativity. Studios are open, pop up galleries appear and trees are yarn bombed. I will be open all 3 days Sat, Sun, Mon from 10 - 4 so if you are in the area pop in and say Hi, even if it only to see how tidy my studio can be!!!

Stitch People by Jo Dixey

My book is finially finished and is in the shops, Its called Stitch People and has 20 projects from beginners to advanced, all the designs are based on people, faces, figures etc.

it is published by Bateman in New Zealand and Search Press in the rest of the world so ask your local bookshop to order a copy for you.

Rooster Auction

Tomorrow evening will see my patchwork rooster go up for auction alongside 37 other beautiful roosters. Money rasied from the auction will go to Starship childrens hospital.

My rooster is called Quentin. The fabric is just glued onto the mould with PVA glue, then a coat of varnish. He has a quilt wrapped around his base.