by Linda Banks | 18th January, 2020 | Blog
Like many other crafts, sewing is seeing quite a revival – just look at the popularity of the tv series The Great British Sewing Bee! This vintage sewing machine sculpture was the ideal gift for one such keen stitcher. She has a bright orange, vintage sewing...
by Linda Banks | 9th January, 2020 | Blog
When you have designed a new product it is great to see how it fares with customers in the real world marketplace. The recent Christmas fairs I attended presented a perfect opportunity to get feedback on several new lines. I was inspired to make some fun, funky...
by Linda Banks | 7th January, 2020 | Blog
One of the most enjoyable aspects of my job is rising to the challenge of an interesting commission from a customer. You never know what they will ask you to make in stained glass. Here are two pieces I completed recently. The stained glass shark was commissioned by a...
by Linda Banks | 4th January, 2020 | Blog
Tiffany lamps are generally quite hardy overall, being constructed from lots of small pieces reinforced with lead-coated foil. However, when someone fell on this one at a party, it literally split apart at the seams. The tiny, rectangular border design in lots of...
by Linda Banks | 2nd January, 2020 | Blog
These shiny, stained glass stars can hang anywhere around the home, with their large hanging loop. You could add a ribbon to match your colour scheme and hang it over the fireplace, on a wall, or in a window. However, sometimes they represent much more than a simple...