A passion for all aspects of fabrics and yarns resulted in experiments with a wide variety of textile media and techniques.
Adventures with velvet led to a range of samples for cushions, throws and scarves which further developed after commissions started.
Other experiments have involved tweeds and velvets, embossing and dying techniques, and knitted cushions until now we have a company, Perfection of Production, and the need for an internet presence.
Think of it as more of a velvet revolution than a cottage industry.
NEWS
Following Helen's appearance at Harrogate's bctf 2010 in April, her work can now be found at Chatsworth House Gift Shops.
Her recent collection of velvet scarves and stoles can be found here.
To complement their forthcoming recycling themed exhibition Junkshop Revolution the Bluecoat Display Centre in Liverpool showed a collection of Helen's new floral lawn textiles from June 13 - August 1, 2009.
50 @ the BDC: Helen was invited to contribute a special piece to celebrate the Bluecoat Display Centre's 50th anniversary in Liverpool. Find out more with this link.
New tartan velvet: Use this link to see the range of tartan velvet cushions.
New cotton floral lawn: Use this link to get acquainted with Helen's new range of cotton cushions, which debuted at bctf 2008.
New scarves and stoles: Use this link to download a pdf file showcasing some of the newest additions to Helen's range. Alternatively, you can use this link to view them on the site.
New stitching pattern: Use this link to find out more.
June 2007: Helen's innovative tweed and velvet cushions made it to the final five of the Contemporary Interiors category of the Gift Association's 28th Gift of the Year Award and were highly commended at the final at London's Grosvenor House Hotel.
February 2007: Helen was added to the list of stockists operated by contemporary textile art magazine Selvedge.
Autumn 2006: Introducing the Tweed cushion range - use this link to find out more.
SHOWS DIARY
The British Craft Trade Fair
The Great Yorkshire Showground,
Harrogate, North Yorkshire,
April 3-6, 2011
Simply Christmas 2010
Harrogate International Centre,
Kings Road, Harrogate, HG1 5LA,
December 3-5, 2010
Handmade 10
Chelsea Old Town Hall, London,
November 11-14, 2010
RECENT SHOWS
The British Craft Trade Fair
The Great Yorkshire Showground,
Harrogate, North Yorkshire,
April 11-13, 2010
Contemporary Textiles Fair
Landmark Arts Centre, Teddington, London,
March 13-14, 2010
Handmade in Bath 09
Octagon Hall, Milsom Place, Bath
December 5-6, 2009
MADE09
Corn Exchange, Church Street, Brighton,
November 19-22, 2009
tel: (+44) 151 427 9773
