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More work in progress on a recent piece I created to be exhibited next month at @gatesheadlibraries to mark 21 years (!) of the Angel of the North 💁‍♀️ can you guess which northern girl I’m also paying homage to? . . . . #suffragette #suffrage #suffrage100 #emmelinepankhurst #angelofthenorth #angel21 #north #northern #northernbird #northernlass #heritage #local #newcastlegateshead #newcastle #gateshead #embroidery #handembroidery #handembroidered #exhibition #gatesheadlibrary #melaniekyles #feminist #feminism #genderparity #votesforwomen #votesforwomen100years #thisnortherngirlcan 🌟🌟🌟C R E A T E 🌟🌟🌟 . January is the perfect time to create, and creating is the perfect antidote to the dreaded tax returns for those of us who’ve left it till the last minute 😴😴 love this heavily embellished fuchsia number in collaboration with my best girl and super talented writer @_lyndsey_skinner_ inspired by the values of the RSA 💫🙌 . . . . #RSA #RoyalSocietyofArts #swarovski #embellishment #embellished #collaboration #gift #luxury #handmade #handcrafted #needlework #handsandhustle #support #value #enrichment #inspire #create #empower #dynamic #nurture #enlightened #global #philanthropic #reform #collaborative #northernlights #northernstars #auroraborealis Fancy wearing something a bit more more interesting than your run-of-the-mill graphic tee? Attract outfit admirers with originally designed carefully hand-painted and embroidered organic cotton 😍🌺 made to order especially for you, this Frida design will show off your arty feminist credentials with ease 💁‍♀️ . . . . #smallindiebusiness #shopsmall #style #stylish #artmeetsfashion #handcrafted #handmade #craftsmanship #embroidery #handembroidery #handembroidered #embroiderylove #handsandhustle #needleandthread #contemporaryembroidery #makersgonnamake #whomademyclothes #cleanclothescampaign #fashionrevolution #sustainableclothing #sustainablebrand #ethicsandaeathetics #organiccotton #icon #embroideredportrait #melaniekyles #frida #fridakahlo #fridakahlolovers Stars in progress, a little like all of us, each one unique but shining all the same 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 . . . . #RSA #RoyalSocietyofArts #swarovski #embellishment #embellished #collaboration #gift #luxury #handmade #handcrafted #needlework #needlepoint #handsandhustle #support #value #enrichment #inspire #create #empower #dynamic #nurture #enlightened #global #philanthropic #reform #collaborative #northernlights #northernstars #auroraborealis Enrichment and dynamic, just two of 12 words chosen by @_lyndsey_skinner_ that reflect the RSA (which inspired our ‘northern star’ collaboration) but also are values that are integral to @ampersand_inventions, who live and breathe these same values and provide so much support, stability, opportunity and inspiration for all within and who connect with our community ❤️💫 so this is a huge shout out and thank you to Jonpaul and Peter, the amazing directors of Ampersand Inventions who are so passionate about creating a wonderful workspace and supporting artists, businesses and organisations around the clock! ❤️ . . . . #RSA #swarovski #embellishment #embellished #collaboration #gift #luxury #handmade #handcrafted #needlework #handsandhustle #support #value #enrichment #inspire #create #empower #dynamic #nurture #enlightened #global #philanthropic #reform #collaborative #northernlights #northernstars #auroraborealis #support #community #gratitude Less than a week to go till my first class of the year! Introduction to machine sewing 💪✂️ let’s do this!! There’s just one space left for next weeks date for those of you wanting to get cracking in January learning a new skill 😍✌️link in bio for tickets . . . . #eventsinnewcastle #newcastleevents #eventsnewcastle #workshop #class #learn #educate #skills #sewing #embroidery #embellishment #social #creative #creativity #local #newcastle #newcastlegateshead #NE #NEfollowers #NEstufftodo #inspire #inspiring #studio #make #smallbusiness Some work in progress on a recent wearable artwork I made for an upcoming exhibition with @gatesheadlibraries 💜💚 the Angel of the North is soon to hit its 21st birthday, so as one of the most notable suffragettes was a northern woman (‘Emmeline Pankhurst’ in case you hadn’t already guessed), I decided to celebrate the two, and celebrate angels of the north in both art and feminism! ✌️ . . . . #feminist #feminism #suffrage100 #suffragette #emmelinepankhurst #emmeline #angel #angel21 #angelofthenorth #gateshead #gatesheadlibraries #embroidery #embroidered #handembroidery #fibreart #crewelwork #embroiderylove #handmade #handmadewithlove #craftsmanship #crewelwork #artwork #feministart #handsandhustle #exhibition