ABOUT US

Janet McCallum – As a graphic designer and part of The Quilter editorial team, I constantly work with shape, colour and design. Although book design can be a little constraining at times, I find fabric gives my creativity free reign. I love colour and texture, and collect photos of patterns in nature to use in my work. They are a constant source of inspiration. www.janetmccallumdesign.co.uk

Grace Meijer – I have been sewing for most of my life. It is more than a pastime, almost a passion. I very often use photos that I took on my travels. What I could not achieve with paints, I can with fabrics. www.gracequilts.com

Christine Restall – I am interested in contrasts of light and shade, both in design and in life, and especially in the effects of light (or its absence) on colour. In sunlight, colour can be raw, strong, violent; in moonlight, colour is subverted and removed. My work is largely abstracted from nature, though myths and fantastical landscapes also appear, but I always hope to evoke human emotion. www.christinerestall.co.uk

Hilary Richardson – I come from a family with a tradition of home crafts. Now I explore the artistic side of my nature in textiles, although a scientist by training. My work is influenced by the natural world and my concern for the environment. My techniques are influenced by a personal need for accuracy and neatness. Colour is important, and I prefer to use fabrics I have dyed myself. I do not expect people to like my work, but hope to make them think about the subject I have chosen.

Lynne Seaman – Colour is the most important aspect of my work, and I constantly explore the way it can be used to express emotions, places, objects and imagination. I have a very personal view of colour, and most of my work is abstract, though realistic images sometimes appear. I love Japanese art and design, and I love nature and the work of artists such as Matisse, Klein, Rothko, Albers and others, colourists who have influenced my work. www.fabricoflife.co.uk.

June Thorpe – When I helped to form Romsey Quilters in 1983 I had no idea that nearly thirty years on, this would lead to being a member of By Design. Much has happened in those years – running a patchwork and quilting shop, teaching and judging quilt making, as well as leading a group in the making of textiles for Romsey Abbey. Being a part of By Design is demanding and stimulating, and continues to be an important part of my life.

Beverley Wood – I am a textile artist, embroiderer and quilter, with a passion for design and colour. I enjoy mixed-media techniques in both art quilting and book design. I have loved passing on my knowledge through thirty years of teaching adults and children. I have exhibited in the UK, Europe and USA. It is a privilege to work with such talented and like-minded people in By Design.
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