The East Yorkshire Coast

Design inspiration often comes from the East Yorkshire coast and particularly the bays around Flamborough Head. I am attracted to the rugged strata of the chalk cliffs together with the boulders and pebbles found on the shore. The netting of abandoned crab pots influences my weave structures and these are combined with textures and colours reminiscent of the weathered wood of the fishing boats. The soft colours of the plant dyed yarns reflect the cold North Sea and the algae ridden rock pools. Frequently as I return home, my pockets are filled with pieces of smooth drift wood and other bits and pieces, which have been washed up on the shore line.