Award winning floral floor cushion BIDA 2006
Biog
I graduated in 1995 from Nottingham Trent University with a First Class Hons degree in Knitwear Design, and worked in design studios for knitted textile companies for five years.
In 2000 I left the textile industry and set up a studio at home and started to develop my own contemporary knitted fabrics using domestic knitting machines. In 2003 I established Janie knitted textiles and became a Ltd. company in 2005. In the early stages of the business I continued to keep links with local knitwear companies and designed/produced fashion accessories for clients.
Over the last 4 years I have concentrated on making knitted fabrics and products with the assistance of my partner Michael Hanmer.
We work together on producing and developing contemporary knitted fabrics to use in a range of practical products. We prefer to use sustainable natural fibres such as wool, linen and cotton and are currently sourcing and using more British yarns. We enjoy experimenting with colour and fibre combinations inspired by my photographs and sketches of natural forms and texture.
60 second interview
Q: What is your favourite colour?A: GreenQ: Who first inspired you to start making/ creating and what words of advice did they give you?A: One of my tutors at college was very encouraging and inspired me to make a career in textiles, she always said that "you should be true to yourself"Q: Where and when do you most like to work?A: In our new studio, which has good light and has a great atmosphere to create your best workQ: Which season of the year most inspires you?A: SpringQ: What can't you work without?A: A sense of humour!Q: Whose work do you most admire?A:
Lucienne and Robin Day
Lucie Rie
Hans CoperQ: What is your favourite piece of fiction and why?A: A Town Like Alice by Neville Shute
"great highs and lows"Q: What do you do to relax?A: Enjoy walking and cyclingQ: Describe your artistic style in 3 words. A: hand-crafted contemporary
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Setting up for knitting fabrics