by Lucy Sugden | Nov 26, 2024 | Blog
Ella and the CaterpillarsThe deconstruction and reconstruction of a Spirella corset. I was intrigued by the role the Spirella Company played in making Irvin parachutes during the war, photo’s I found showed the Spirella buildings ballroom with rows of sewing machines...
by Lucy Sugden | Oct 16, 2024 | News
Spirella Unbound 28th November -21st December 2024 The Broadway Gallery, 2 The Arcade, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3ES Herts Textile Arts Group are delighted to bring you an exhibiton inspired by the history of The Spirella Company in Letchworth Garden City. Images...
by Lucy Sugden | Sep 3, 2024 | Blog
Eclipse The ideas for this piece first began to accumulate in my mind during 2022. I had woven my wasp (Paper) and hoverfly (Lagoon) wings and was continuing to consider the beauty and importance of insects that people often fear or loathe. As a member of the...
by Lucy Sugden | Sep 1, 2024 | Blog
Dahlia Field – a portrait for Roger Aylett Passion Determination Vision, an Eastern Region Textile Exhibition at St Albans Museum until 3rd November 2024 Roger Aylett (1934-2010) was a pioneering award-winning horticulturist and founder of Aylett Nurseries in St...
by Lucy Sugden | Jul 16, 2024 | Blog
A tapestry portrait for Passion Determination Vision Passion Determination Vision is an Eastern Region Textile Forum exhibiton held at St Albans Museum from 12th July-3rd November 2024. An exhibition highlighting and celebrating local movers and shakers, a portrait...
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