http://www.indiequarter.com/blog Indie Quarter showcases the work of independent designers including fashion designers, jewellery designers, photographers, artists, ceramicists etc. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:28:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en On the home page of her website Susan Green includes a quote from H W Beecher: “Books are not made for furniture, but there is nothing else that so beautifully furnishes a house”. I agree wholeheartedly. One wall of my living room is filled with books. They're ... http://www.indiequarter.com/blog/2009/07/01/susan-green-bookbinder/ This is one of the pretty pieces from the brand new, hot off the press, just launched today collection by Sianyland Jewellery. A mixture of gold toned chains, heart shaped charms and faux pearl beads - a real statement piece. Sian Meades describes her jewellery as 'pretty ... http://www.indiequarter.com/blog/2009/06/30/sianyland-jewellery/ Call for applications: 2009 BUST Summer Craftacular, London, August 22. BUST Magazine's London Summer Craftacular is a shopping bonanza running from 12pm until 8pm at the York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, featuring crafters, DJs, drinks and dancing. Shoppers can down a pint or sip a spritzer ... http://www.indiequarter.com/blog/2009/06/29/guest-blog-bust-magazine-craftacular/ Do you know the artist behind the spoof Best of Manchester posters? Their work has been spotted around Manchester and Urbis organisers are keen to learn their identity. They would like to include his / her work in the Best of Manchester exhibition later this summer. ... http://www.indiequarter.com/blog/2009/06/29/whos-that-artist/ Ahhh weekend. At last. Just thought I'd drop in to update you on an exhibition that starts this weekend. Botanic Gardens showcases around 20 UK makers who explore plant forms and structures in their work. I have blogged about it in more detail over at the UK ... http://www.indiequarter.com/blog/2009/06/27/botanic-gardens/ Helen Rawlinson is a textiles designer based at the Chocolate Factory Studios in London. Over the last decade her printed lampshades have popped up in homes all over the UK. Her work incorporates illustration, print and machine embroidery. Helen's lampshades are perforated with machine stitching to ... http://www.indiequarter.com/blog/2009/06/26/helen-rawlinson/ 58 artists and makers will be throwing open their doors next month, so that you can watch them hard at work in their own spaces. The Hebden Bridge Open studios event will take place on 3rd, 4th and 5th July between 11am - 5pm. The above is a little ... http://www.indiequarter.com/blog/2009/06/26/hebden-bridge-open-studios/ lua lua is a distinctive jewellery brand, immediately recognisable by its colourful perspex and silver components. The designer's Egyptian and Aztec influences are evident but the choice of materials and geometrical shapes make this a truly contemporary collection. The simplicity of the pieces is striking. ... http://www.indiequarter.com/blog/2009/06/25/lua-lua/ Now you don't often associate knitwear with summer. But this pretty, feminine collection from Maggie Cook will keep you cool and comfortable. Made in a range of cotton yarns, the capelets, cardigans, shrugs and scarves provide stylish accessories to everyday and special occasion outfits. They're light and ... http://www.indiequarter.com/blog/2009/06/23/maggie-cook/ Hot on the heels of their spring soiree, Clutter City is back with a summer feast of a market called 'The Great Outdoors'. This time the stalls will be outside and accompanied by music, a courtyard barbecue and bubbles. Make sure you keep 11th July free. And don't ... http://www.indiequarter.com/blog/2009/06/22/clutter-city-summer-market/