All the latest from Linda and Laura

Hello, Linda here - welcome to our weekly newsletter!

While Laura has been in hospital again this week Amelie has spent quite a lot of time being entertained by grandma and granddad. She's been pestering for ages to have a turn on a sewing machine but I decided an embellisher was a safer bet. You can see how that turned out over on my blog .

She's looking very studious isn't she? It's quite a feat mastering foot control and speed and movement of the fabrics - a bit like patting your head while rubbing your tummy!

New video workshop on DesignMatters TV

Rubbings: Frames and Windows

New on DMTV this week - having made some great frames and window patterns with rubbings, I'm now working into them with collage and drawing. Join me to see how you can make use of previous work and print those pages to life with characterful additions!

The video workshop is for members only but if you haven't signed up already we'd love to have you join us now. Just choose 'Membership Videos' from the menu and you'll see 30+ titles in the current playlist. We hope there's something to tempt you there!

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Giveaway time!

I've had such a great time working with these rubbing plates, I though why not share the fun! I'm giving away a set of 3D plates like the ones I've been using. For a chance to win them you can either:

Post an image of your DMTV-inspired work in the DMTV Gallery
Leave a comment on our Facebook page
Tag us (@laurakemshall) on Instagram or use #designmatterstv in an Instagram post

Please have a go and I'll pick a winner at random next Wednesday at 12pm GMT.

Good luck!

What's on?

Degas: A Passion for Perfection

An exhibition of paintings by one of my favourite artists opened at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge at the beginning of the month and runs until the 14th January 2018. The exhibition marks the centenary of the artist's death and celebrates his fascination with dance and movement. Wish I lived nearer!

The Woman's Hour Craft Prize 2017

Applications have closed for this prestigious competition and the twelve finalists have been announced. Judges are looking for originality and excellence in an individual who has made a significant contribution to craft practice in the last 5 years. The winner will be chosen in November and awarded a £10,000 prize. All twelve finalists will have their work exhibited at the Victoria and Albert Museum and the exhibit will tour after that. You can discover more about the people selected and see video clips on the BBC website . I'm not sure if the content is available to anyone outside of the UK so apologies if you can't see the video clips!

Small works for sale

I've added two new pieces to the small works section of the DMTV shop. This week it's cushions. These were both inspired by a video workshop we taught called Button It.

Each cushion has a machine quilted base with a detachable patchwork panel that buttons on. There are lots of images showing the details in the shop. I hope you like them!