We Make London: designer

Dec 2, 2010

Charlotte Macey Textiles Designer Feature:

About Charlotte Macey Textiles:

I began Charlotte Macey Textiles after realising that there were a lot of designers working for themselves and creating products that they had so much passion for. In the back of my mind my creativity kicked into gear, and before long I’d sampled my first tea towel and egg cosy, I still have them lurking in a drawer! I use a selection of imagery in my work, from wine glasses to beach huts, and also quintessentially British things such as tea cups and cupcakes. I incorporate pretty scraps of fabric and each item is entirely hand made in my studio.

Inspirations:

I am continually inspired by everything around me, and I wake up each day excited to start my day’s work, it’s wonderful. Every day in the studio is different, and I can’t beat the satisfaction when I finish a product and it heads off to its new home.

Best Sellers:

Since introducing my ‘wine glasses’ range earlier in the year, they have gone down an absolute storm! I began with cotton tea towels and have now introduced napkins and aprons to the range, I would definitely say they are my best seller.

We Make Christmas:

For Christmas 2010 I have launched my ‘puddings’ range, from aprons to a variety of cosies, tea towels, and napkins. I am also making a limited edition cotton stocking especially for the festive season, so all these goodies will be available at the Christmas fair. I can’t wait!

Website:

www.charlottemacey.co.uk

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Dec 1, 2010

Heart Zeena Designer Feature:

About Heart Zeena:

I am a textile designer from little old london and i love cutting, sticking, printing, collecting, knitting, sewing and making. i graduated with a degree in printed textile design from chelsea college of art and design in 2007 and have since been working for other lovely designers before deciding to design and make my own heart zeena collection of printed treats!

Inspirations:

I am inspired by everything from a squashed old leaf on the ground to a car boot sale treasure but especially by my collections as I love to hoard all sorts of rubbish and will soon run out of space to keep everything in!

Best Sellers:

An owl called Clive is super popular at the moment! he just keeps flying out! but I’ll have lots for the fair so don’t worry!

We Make Christmas:

I will have a selection of my hand screen printed treats including a cushion called Audrey apple, my favourite little owl called clive, some cards called bob and a leaf called larry. I will also be bringing along some limited edition paper cut prints and cards.