Archive for June, 2012

Fun Ways To Recycle Wool – Guest Post

by Campaign For Wool on June 29, 2012 in Campaign for Wool with Comments Off

Every day people flock to the recycling centre, clutching bin liners full of old woolen garments and scarves. With a sheepish look, they explain that they have no further use for this wool. The shear audacity! With a little spark of imagination, ewe can give a whole new fleece of life to your old jumper or mittens. (Sorry) Continue reading →

Kate Jenkins Q&A

by Campaign For Wool on June 22, 2012 in Campaign for Wool, Wool with 1 Comment

We caught up with our new favourite textile artist Kate Jenkins this week for a quick Q&A, ahead the launch of her ‘Stitched Fish’ exhibition, showing at the Field & Fork Restaurant in Chichester from Saturday 23rd June – Sunday 7th October. Continue reading →

Featured Artist: Kate Jenkins

by Campaign For Wool on June 18, 2012 in Campaign for Wool with 3 Comments
Pork Pie

Pork Pie by Kate Jenkins

You may have spotted our feature on ‘woolly food’ a few weeks ago. One of the most popular pieces we featured was Pork Pie, a genius piece of art from British artist Kate Jenkins. Kate is something of a guru when it comes to crochet – she uses 100% lambswool to replicate everyday items with her deft needlework, a wry eye for detail and a touch of humour. Continue reading →