Quirky embroidered textiles handmade in by SarahAmesTextileArt

Using my sewing machine as a drawing tool, I create applique and free-machine embroidered images which I develop into ranges of homeware and accessories. I like to have fun with my work and I hope it shows through.

Welcome to the 'Shedquarters'
It’s a little messy as I’m not the best at tidying up, pull up a chair and make yourself at home.
This is where I hang out with my studio assistant Maisie (head of recreation/meet and greet) and occasional fellow shed-workers who are on hand for a brain storm, market research, cup of tea and sometimes even some cutting out!.
It's a lovely space to work, with plenty of space for the huge amount of fabric and 'stuff' I collect, but I have to confess that I have expanded ever so slightly into the house too!

My Journey
The journey into my business began when my children (now adults) had just started school. I had the mad idea to return to university, and so began a hectic few years of throwing the children into school, rushing up to Carlisle where I studied Contemporary Applied Arts, and back to school for 3 - always the last parent there!
I managed to eke this out for as long as possible and eventually, thanks to a very patient and supportive family, I graduated with a BA and MA in Contemporary Applied Arts, specialising in printed and embroidered textiles.

After several years secondary school teaching, I decided the time was right to take the plunge and concentrate full time on my business. I am also ably assisted by my daughters who, although they have moved away from home, are always on hand to offer a critical eye and keep the social media on track!

My Work
My work is a quirky look at our surroundings with a bit of a bird theme going on at the moment. My characters start life as doodles and drawings which are then given colourful outfits and plumage using applique and free-machine embroidery. I’m a hoarder of buttons and fabrics (no scrap too small) and can spend hours (really!) hunting out just the right tiny piece for a particular detail.

Many of my images have been developed into a range of embroidered and printed fabric designs using the magic of photoshop, gallons of tea and much frustration.

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Colouring book

Here come the Girls. Printed cushion from an original embroidery by Sarah Ames.

Meadow flowers greetings card, from original embroidery by Sarah Ames Textile Art

Miniature applique Framed textile flower picture

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Embroidered recycled fabric brooch

Embroidered recycled fabric brooch

Embroidered recycled fabric brooch

Embroidered recycled fabric brooch

Embroidered recycled fabric brooch

Myrtle and Jerome Greetings card

Bird Watching greetings Card, print from an original embroidery by Sarah Ames Textile Art

Sole Mates greetings card, valentines day, from original embroidery by Sarah Ames Textile Art

Penguin Greetings Card, from a quirky original embroidery by Sarah Ames Textile Art

Here Come the Girls greetings card, print of original embroidery by Sarah Ames Textile Art

Quirky flowers greetings card

Pink Flamingos greetings card

Olive the Owl greetings card, from original embroidery by Sarah Ames Textile Art

Grandma's biscuit tin. Card printed from a quirky original embroidery by Sarah Ames Textile Art.

Meadow flowers greetings card, from original embroidery by Sarah Ames Textile Art

Colouring book

Leggy birds applique and free-motion embroidery cushion.

Here come the Girls. Printed cushion from an original embroidery by Sarah Ames.

Handmade applique linen lampshade with 'Quirky birds' design.

handmade lampshade with printed owl design fabric

Here come the girls toiletries bag/ Chicken print toiletries bag/wash bag/make-up bag/large pouch/bridesmaid gift/cosmetics bag

Quirky bird applique coin purse. Handmade linen purse with applique bird decoration.

Quirky bird linen pouch. Handmade pouch embellished with applique and stitch

Miniature applique Framed textile flower picture

Miniature applique Framed textile flower picture

Quirky bird purse. Linen purse with applique bird decoration

Miniature applique Framed textile flower picture

Stanley penguin adult sized apron with large front pocket.

Olive the Owl tea towel/cut and sew kit. High quality printed cotton tea towel from an original embroidery by Sarah Ames

Stanley penguin oven gloves

Here come the girls Tea towel. High quality printed cotton teatowel from an original embroidery by Sarah Ames.

Stanley penguin tea cosy. Printed tea cosy from an original embroidery by Sarah Ames

Quirky bird applique coin purse. Handmade linen purse with applique bird decoration.

Quirky bird purse. Linen purse with applique bird decoration

Quirky bird linen pouch. Handmade pouch embellished with applique and stitch

Quirky bird linen pouch. Handmade pouch embellished with applique and stitch

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