sophie conran

Sophie Conran

As a little girl, she would visit her granny at work in the haberdashery section at Bakers department store.

Longstanding Notting Hill resident, Alex’s working life centred around the music industry and radio production but she has always loved handicrafts. As a little girl, she would visit her granny at work in the haberdashery section at Bakers department store. Her tapestry kit range came about because she couldn’t find a design that she liked and reflected her contemporary tastes.

Why buy now?

There’s nothing more satisfying than making something from scratch and some of our favourite designers, including Paul Smith and Vivienne Westwood have taken up the craft of tapestry. Skulls are still a hot trend in the design world, but if you’re looking for something less macabre, we suggest the gorgeous butterfly design.

Stich Up Designs is available from Lyndons Stitch and Beads, 197 Portobello Road, W11; 020 7727 4357; Liberty; John Lewis; Rockett St George and via mail order from www.stitchupdesigns.co.uk

 

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