Patch by Gail

Patch

Creator
Gail
Location
Devon
UK
Story
My Creative Identity

I have made a patch showing a Venn diagram of what I consider has led to me being creative.

Did I know I was creative? No. I just do what I can do, what women do. What challenges me and gives gives me pleasure to do, and do well. A label of creative lifts it from Craft to Art giving it credibility.

Genes
A Paternal Great grandfather a tailor, sitting crossed legged to stitch suits . A Paternal Grandfather an overseer in a mill weaving worsted fabric. A Mother who taught me to knit and sew, I can’t even remember learning it was so long ago.

Teaching
School needle work, City and Guild embroidery. Devon Weavers Workshop and Sue Dwyer teaching me to weave. Bradford College and a textile design course.

Aptitude
Able to sit quietly and practice and learn and improve.

Opportunity
Being in the right place at the right time to see and take advantage of the opportunities, which actually came later than I would have liked. - Patience.

Good friends and mentors who have encouraged me.
Rights Holder
Gail
Rights
All rights reserved.