Tracy Evans Textiles: New for Autumn Winter 2011/12 - Menswear collectio...

Tracy Evans Textiles: New for Autumn Winter 2011/12 - Menswear collectio...: Gosh, it's been such a long time since I blogged. Time has been whizzing by at a crazy pace and I can't believe that the big 'C' word will ...

New for Autumn Winter 2011/12 - Menswear collection

Gosh, it's been such a long time since I blogged.  Time has been whizzing by at a crazy pace and I can't believe that the big 'C' word will soon be upon us.  So this year I decided that it was time to treat the men in our lives to a little something for the season and have developed a new range of hand woven scarves to keep them all warm in the forthcoming winter.  The range is called Prep Stripe, and is made of 100% pure fine cotton and is machine washable.  The design is based on classic two tone stripes but in funky bright colours to cast away the winter blues, they are beautifully soft to touch and really warm without being bulky,something I know men will welcome.  All are presented in a gift box and, if you buy from my website, the postage and packing is FREE.

Come and visit us!

Hampshire Open Studios http://www.hampshireopenstudios.co.uk/ starts today and we are joining in all the fun of the trail and opening up the weave studio for viewing and the chance to bag some bargains at the same time.  I have enlisted the talents of 6 of my creative friends who have joined me at my home with their lovely artworks, so do come and visit.  We are open from 10am to 5pm from 20th to 29th August (closed on Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd).  As well as my hand woven products there is jewellery by Katherine Webber http://118400205415889676.weebly.com/index.html made from semi precious stones, ceramics by Rose Bates, a mix of raku and crystalline glazed work as well as garden urchins and poppies (they're fab, I own a few myself!), felted and embroidered textiles by Alison Reynolds printed textiles and art work by Chantelle Cheshire, jewellery by Tracey Lodge, hand carved silver pieces,  and ceramic based artwork by Christian Dakin Brown http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/littleloveart.

Why not make a day or two of it and plan your route to take in all the Open Studios in the area.  We would love to see you.

A lovely day in Winchester!

Well I survived my first day at the Winchester Art Market without too many scratches!  What a lovely day, the sun was shining (well on and off), there were lots of people to talk to and, of course I shared my stall with my old friend and fellow weaver beaver Bethany Athill.  It was so nice to have someone to work with for the day, I'm so used to spending time alone in my little bubble, it can be very isolating, so it was great to bounce ideas and thoughts around with someone of like mind.  Sales were pleasantly surprising, there was loads of interest in our craft and I'm definitely going to make it a regular event for my selling calender.  There is lots to see there, makers from all sorts of disciplines from fine art, textiles, glass, ceramics, photography to vintage stalls selling fabulous old bits and bobs for house and garden.  It never ceases to amaze me the wealth of talent a showcase like this reveals.....where do they all come from?!  And it's such a nice atmosphere, everyone on a level playing field from the offset, no need for comparisons and all that competitive stuff.....yuk!  Just an appreciation for what we've all learnt and how we use it.  Next one is on 17th July, make sure you put it in the diary!!!

Winchester Art Market

Tomorrow I'm going to dip my toe in the water at Winchester's Art and Design market, which is held every 3rd Sunday of the month in Middle Brook Street and up the High Street.  I'll be in Middle Brook Street, by Iceland, so if you  get a chance, pop down and say hello.  It runs from 10 til 4, and there is an opportunity to view and buy lots of lovely hand made goodies direct from the makers and artists.  PLEASE let the weather be good, the forecast is for a reasonably dry day and I just hope that it isn't a repeat of last Sunday.  I was down the seafront at Lee on Solent as part of Lee's Big Day Out and was invited by owner of Gallery 77 (High Street, Lee on the Solent) Jane Tucker, to come down with my little hand loom and do a little weaving demonstration for the crowds.  Unfortunately, the rain started heavy and proceeded to pour in stair rods for the day, and that, together with a Force 9 wind from the sea, helped to make the event a complete washout!  Don't you just love the British weather?!

Nevermind, tomorrow will be lovely I'm sure.........hope to see you there! : )

http://www.visitwinchester.co.uk/site/whats-on/art-and-design-market-in-winchester-p647371

Tracy Evans Textiles: Now available at...........

Tracy Evans Textiles: Now available at...........: "I'm happy to announce that two more shops are stocking a small range of my hand woven scarves. Tricot Designs , 1 Castle Mews, Tarrant S..."

Now available at...........

I'm happy to announce that two more shops are stocking a small range of my hand woven scarves.


Tricot Designs, 1 Castle Mews, Tarrant St, Arundel, West Sussex (Tel 01903 885298).


Tricot Too, 6 Dragon Street, Petersfield GU31 4JD, (Tel 01730 231 218) 

Here's a photo of one of my Spring Summer scarves in the window display in the Petersfield shop.