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Beginning the Archive: A First Glimpse into the Garnett Documents

The author is meticulously exploring a fragmentary archive of G. Garnett & Sons, a historical worsted manufacturer in Apperley Bridge. Using resources like Grace’s Guide, they are documenting fragile technical drawings and plans from the mill, revealing insights into mid-century engineering and the textile industry’s evolution, while fostering a personal home archive.… Read More Beginning the Archive: A First Glimpse into the Garnett Documents

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Gee Cross Before the Mills: Quiet Landmarks of an Older Village

Gee Cross, established long before Hyde’s industrialization, is rooted in history as recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. Key landmarks, such as The Big Tree and The Old School House, reflect the village’s identity, embodying community values and shared experiences that define its character before industrial changes altered the landscape and daily life.… Read More Gee Cross Before the Mills: Quiet Landmarks of an Older Village

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Living With Cloth: A Slow Practice For Uncertain Times

This post explores the intimate relationship between textiles and human experience, emphasising their role as everyday companions that provide comfort during challenging times. Cloth allows a slower, gentler engagement with life, fostering healing through presence and repair. It underscores the importance of care in our choices while inviting mindfulness in how we live with fabric.… Read More Living With Cloth: A Slow Practice For Uncertain Times

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post three: decorating as emotional labour

Before and after images rebuilding with filler Living with a fluctuating neurological condition and navigating neurodivergence means that decorating isn’t a straightforward task. It’s a layered process shaped by sensory thresholds and emotional pacing. I don’t decorate quickly. I decorate slowly, with care and consideration, because it’s important to me. The process isn’t just physical—it’s… Read More post three: decorating as emotional labour

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the cultural history of left-handedness

From superstition and stigma to celebration and skill Left-handedness has long carried cultural weight—far beyond which hand holds the pen. For centuries, it’s been viewed with suspicion, framed as a weakness, or romanticised as a mark of creativity and talent. Clean vs. Unclean in Ancient Cultures In many ancient societies, hands were not equal. In… Read More the cultural history of left-handedness

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listening to cloth: a reflection on debbie lyddon’s work

There’s a kind of silence in Debbie Lyddon’s work that speaks louder than words. Her stitched cloth, sculptural forms, and elemental textures feel like they’ve been shaped by wind, salt, and time. I first encountered her pieces while navigating my own creative fatigue—caught between decorating dust and the longing to return to making. Her work… Read More listening to cloth: a reflection on debbie lyddon’s work

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left-handed and learning to bend: a quiet rebellion from the left side

Image credit:“Left Handed and Proud” graphic © Left-Handers Day.Available at: lefthandersday.com/left-handers-day/graphicsUsed with appreciation to promote awareness and celebration. Today is Left-Handers Day yay! — a moment to celebrate the 10% of us who grew up flipping scissors, smudging ink, and quietly questioning why everything seemed to favour the right. Growing up in Britain in the… Read More left-handed and learning to bend: a quiet rebellion from the left side

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