Author: Betsy Blodgett

  • Textile Treasures: A Tapestry of Inspiration

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    Happy 150th anniversary Liberty, you’re the greatest! I’ll see you next September on The Grand British Textile Tour! Hello, Voyagers, There are so many exciting things going on in the world of textiles at the moment! Today I’ll focus mostly on fashion, but, in the spirit of our recent Grand British Textile Tour launch, I’m also including a…

  • Thread Painting

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    Traveler, a thread painting by Chris Roberts-Antieu. See more details on her website.  Hello, Voyagers! After a busy few months, life is slowing down, and I find myself filling time with unfinished projects. I have a needlepoint kit that I will finish this weekend before I focus on an almost-finished dress that has been waiting patiently…

  • Grand British Textile Tour 2024 Recap

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    Hello, Voyagers! My last message to you was way back when summer was just reaching its zenith, and now the leaves are dropping and pumpkins are decorating doorsteps all around town. I spent most of my summer in the garden or traveling, but now that autumn is here, I find myself back in my sewing…

  • 2023 Tour Recap

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    Hello, Voyagers! We are back after another magical Grand British Textile Tour. It was a delight to be back in England, especially with such a lovely group of textile enthusiasts.  I know I’ve been slow in sharing this recap with you. I think you’ll see why – this is a looong email. I’ve tried to…