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I 'm hugely motivated by colour, it's exhilarating and weirdly calming. I love chopping and stitching, the more details the better. So any form of Needlework is perfect
Everything has to be fitted in around my five boys, we live in rural Scotland, so it's miles to everything. Online shops and selling from my studio shop in Peebles is vital.
People say I must be a patient person but actually I am very busy and get bored easily. My Needlework Collection is really a product of this, I was uninspired by available tapestry and embroidery and started to create by own. My range of tapestry kits, Animal Fayre Designer Tapestry Kits Collection was launched in 2001 at the British Craft Trade Fair and I have never looked back!
I run the Scottish Contemporary Crewel Work Studio and Animal Fayre Designs (my unique handbags) from my quirky shop, Gustaf's Studio and Gallery, Peebles, a busy market town in the Scottish Borders.
I have designed many bespoke pieces for people, my favourite is my Traquair House Chapel Needlework Collection, created to celebrate the 900th anniversary of Traquair House. Most of my designs are in the chapel, you can visit Traquair House soon when it reopens for the season.
Most recently, I have been having my designs printed onto velvet fabric and making cushions, bags and accessories from them.
Check out my profile loads of piccies and my @GustafsGallery shop and website details
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