tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33852800175395290942024-11-06T02:56:18.063+00:00Hannah Redden is a Textile Artist, Printer and Designer who creates interior products from her hand-printed fabrics and vintage finds. She explores an eclectic mix of vintage, recycled fabrics and haberdashery to create original art and home accessories. Hannah has recently returned to designing after having two years out to have her little daughter Freya, who is proving to be just as creative as her mother! Expect to see new products being launched soon…Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09878301905324680424noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385280017539529094.post-74636374128280302642016-11-23T15:40:00.000+00:002016-11-23T15:40:07.023+00:00

Royal Blackbird & Royal Kingfisher I've received lots of complimentary feedback about my little bird watercolour paintings I did some time ago, so ..... Drum-roll please ...... I now have A4 Prints of my Royal Blackbird and the Royal Kingfisher on 380mic Pulp paper. These will be available to buy from my online shop and through Facebook for £15 per print (inclusive of postage). I'll

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09878301905324680424noreply@blogger.com1Bristol, UK51.454513 -2.587909999999965351.296248 -2.9106334999999652 51.612778 -2.2651864999999654tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385280017539529094.post-82082534070017850212016-07-14T16:37:00.000+01:002016-09-23T15:59:51.890+01:00

Another little feature in the Bristol City Council Housing Magazine Our @cashpointers room makeover project on the front cover of @BristolCouncil Housing News http:

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09878301905324680424noreply@blogger.com0Bristol, UK51.454513 -2.587909999999965351.296248 -2.9106334999999652 51.612778 -2.2651864999999654tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385280017539529094.post-78557112093640481622016-06-20T18:21:00.000+01:002016-09-23T16:02:06.258+01:00

Oooo, We've been quoted in the latest issue of the 1625 Independent People magazine.  We hope our advice can help young people make their homes more enjoyable ‪#‎makeoversonabudget‬ ‪#‎upcycling‬ ‪#‎paint‬ ‪#‎revamp‬ Independent People - Spring Magazine - Room Makeover on a Budget We help the Cash Pointers project team with assisting young people

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09878301905324680424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385280017539529094.post-60381764542399914032016-02-10T19:19:00.000+00:002016-09-23T16:15:34.239+01:00

We completed another room makeover last week for 16-25 Independent People.  This was rather a challenging room as this was a joint house with six individuals to listen to and pull together a room from their shared ideas.  It turned out surprisingly well we have to say!  The room had magnolia walls (as most seem to have in this project), a dark blue carpet and two red walls,

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09878301905324680424noreply@blogger.com0Bristol, City of Bristol, UK51.454513 -2.587909999999965351.296248 -2.9106334999999652 51.612778 -2.2651864999999654tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385280017539529094.post-34315415503384762892016-01-28T08:30:00.000+00:002017-03-18T17:40:02.650+00:00

I've been asked to write an article about how I've been assisting the Charity, 16-25 Independent People with their room makeover project.  This got me thinking about the whole ethos behind Interior Design and the current climate.  I've always been interested in interior design but often felt that it wasn't achievable on a limited budget.  It's the same for

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09878301905324680424noreply@blogger.com0Bristol, City of Bristol, UK51.454513 -2.587909999999965351.296248 -2.9106334999999652 51.612778 -2.2651864999999654tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385280017539529094.post-51520483031844299012015-06-22T15:25:00.000+01:002016-01-26T14:11:50.493+00:00

Well, where do I start?!  I have been absent due to many reasons but I haven't been idle.  Here are a few images from the local South Bristol Arts Trail where I threw open my doors and let everyone have a nosy at my creations... Hannah Reddens Studio Left - Vintage Textile Sazburger Cushion; Right - Hand printed and appliquéd Cushion Sketch a Day Images; These sold

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09878301905324680424noreply@blogger.com0Bristol, City of Bristol, UK51.454513 -2.587909999999965351.296248 -2.9106334999999652 51.612778 -2.2651864999999654tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385280017539529094.post-42534220764476751832015-03-12T17:49:00.003+00:002015-03-17T14:09:10.019+00:00

Day 67 - Spotty - 12.03.15 - Version One 1 - I was going to add more spots to this but rather liked it as it was. 30min Watercolour with Salt resist. Day 67 - Spotty - 12.03.15 - Version Two. 2 - Attempted a larger A4 version. 40mins on this one, Watercolour with Salt resist. Day 54 - Chickens - Watercolour Day 58 - Lizard - March 2, 2015 Really enjoyed this one as very free

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09878301905324680424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385280017539529094.post-34225662455099702052015-03-10T15:06:00.002+00:002015-03-10T15:06:20.620+00:00

I've just returned from a trip up north to visit my family in Dumfries and Galloway, I always forget how beautiful the scenery is.  The weather was pretty droll for a few days but the sun did shine for some of my trip.  I lived in this area until I moved to Glasgow to study at the age of seventeen so it has lots of lovely childhood memories for me. Allan Wright

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09878301905324680424noreply@blogger.com0Dumfries and Galloway, UK54.988285 -3.857783899999958553.823837999999995 -6.4395708999999588 56.152732 -1.2759968999999587tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385280017539529094.post-12295093193352229832015-03-02T09:30:00.000+00:002015-03-02T09:30:00.927+00:00

I had no idea what a Mandala was when this topic was set apart from it being a round decorative image..... http://timeavarga.com/ The word "mandala" is from the classical Indian language of Sanskrit. Loosely translated to mean "circle," a mandala is far more than a simple shape. It represents wholeness, and can be seen as a model for the organizational structure of life itself--a cosmic

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09878301905324680424noreply@blogger.com0Bristol, City of Bristol, UK51.454513 -2.587909999999965351.296248 -2.9106334999999652 51.612778 -2.2651864999999654tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385280017539529094.post-44087673496524435072015-02-25T12:30:00.000+00:002015-02-25T12:30:00.081+00:00

'Calling all Bristolians'  Fancy seeing your art work on our Bristol pound?  Here's your chance to enter a competition to be in with the chance for your designs to be featured on £1, £5 or £10 notes!! How awesome would that be? Current Bristol £5 Note Current Bristol £1 Note Now, what topic shall I enter?... 1. European Green Capital 2015 (£B1 note) 2. Art & culture

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09878301905324680424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385280017539529094.post-73987966820825213712015-02-23T12:57:00.001+00:002015-02-23T12:59:12.585+00:00

I thought I'd share this lovely offer with you all.   I took part in a fair last December Christmas at the Orangery​, and had the lovely opportunity to meet the Pretty Nostalgic Magazine​ crew.   They are now offering a fab offer to have a nosy at the wonderful magazine they produce (only pay postage).   The Pretty Nostalgic Society –

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09878301905324680424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385280017539529094.post-21741561237438335972015-02-17T09:30:00.000+00:002015-02-17T09:30:00.318+00:00

I've been accepted onto the Eden Project Big Lunch Extras to attend one of their inspirational camps at the Eden Project.  Big Lunch Extras is for individuals in the UK wishing to start a community initiative or take existing projects to the next level.  Myself and a friend have had an idea for a while…. Fuelled by housing crisis information…. ‘’For decades

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09878301905324680424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385280017539529094.post-23062697987483162182015-02-16T22:10:00.000+00:002015-02-16T22:10:24.553+00:00

Day 39 - RoundTea Cup  - Pen and Watercolour Day 40 - LoveValentines Inspired tpoic for the day - Watercolour and Gold Pen Day 41 - BouquetHeather and Lavendar - Watercolour Day 42 - PenguinReally pleased with this quick 30 minute Watercolour.  I've decided to try and be looser and quicker..... Day 43 - BreadBanana Bread Ingredients - Pen and Watercolour - 30

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09878301905324680424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385280017539529094.post-87287251292338941182015-02-11T20:37:00.000+00:002015-02-11T20:37:23.399+00:00

Just a quick update with my 'Sketch a Day' progression.  I'm still sticking to it even though some days I'm just not feeling it.  Here are the latest attempts.  I do feel a certain style is emerging, or perhaps I'm just more relaxed now and have found a way to quickly do my sketching :) Day 29 - Moon - Watercolour Day 30 - Ears - Black Watercolour Day 32 - 'F' -

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09878301905324680424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385280017539529094.post-11543323910756484982015-02-09T13:15:00.000+00:002015-02-09T13:15:00.093+00:00

Although I am feeling very positive with the way the year has started (the successful Sketch a Day challenge), I have been feeling that I need to do something particularly linked to Textiles that will be beneficial to me once little Freya starts nursery (fingers crossed by May this year!!) so that I can develop my drawings into designs and progress further quicker.  I have

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09878301905324680424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385280017539529094.post-65611151399892507362015-02-02T10:15:00.000+00:002015-02-02T10:51:21.228+00:00

Well I did it!  I completed my resolution to do more drawing and general creativity!  I stuck to my 'Sketch a day' challenge and completed January!!  I am rather pleased with myself. Day 22 - Book - 40 Minute Watercolour. I'm not particularly pleased with this image, I feel it's too contrived and not as effective as my quicker more relaxed images. Day 25 - Your Star Sign -

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09878301905324680424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385280017539529094.post-67267482164130360882015-01-30T14:00:00.000+00:002015-01-30T14:00:03.635+00:00

I'm currently listing new items over in my Etsy shop but got side tracked by this article that Etsy have just uploaded by the very talented team of Thief & Bandit.... In July 2012, Amie Cunningham packed up her family and her thriving screenprinted clothing companies, Thief&Bandit andThief&Bandit Kids, and moved from Virginia to Canada. The idea of starting over

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09878301905324680424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385280017539529094.post-90490210346585832232015-01-28T09:00:00.000+00:002015-01-28T09:00:00.536+00:00

I've started to list my new cushion designs on Etsy, I have over forty new designs to be added which will really boost my shop.  I'm rather excited about the new feel to the shop once these have all been added.   Handmade - 'Yorkshire' Cushion. Duck Feather Insert. One Off, made with vintage fabric, blue velvet backing. Handmade - 1977 Royal Queen Silver Jubilee Cushion. Duck

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09878301905324680424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385280017539529094.post-34102791323613462362015-01-26T11:30:00.000+00:002015-01-26T11:30:00.242+00:00

I've been carrying on with my 'Sketch a Day' challenge over the last week and am thoroughly enjoying it still.  I've mainly been using watercolour as I need to inject some colour to my work rather than sticking to my trusted black pen. I've been inspired by the beautiful work of Ana Victoria Calderon.  She's an artist based in Mexico City, having been raised in Cancun.  Her

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09878301905324680424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385280017539529094.post-32624839745896830572015-01-19T10:30:00.000+00:002015-01-19T10:32:11.935+00:00

As previously mentioned in earlier posts, I haven't specifically written a list of 2015 resolutions as I have so many ideas in my head that my list would be endless.  Instead I want to be more creative and make time to do something enjoyable each day.  The facebook group that I've joined 'Sketch a Day', is really helping me to do this.  Simply taking away the need to think of a

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09878301905324680424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385280017539529094.post-26060936549358922272015-01-12T10:00:00.000+00:002015-01-12T10:00:28.499+00:00

I attended a committee meeting last week to become part of the Southbank Arts Trail 2015.  I'm rather excited as since little Freya came along I haven't taken part in any arts trails and do miss the excitement.  I can't wait!  (This also means that my studio room will need to be finished in time ;) Another deadline Dan!!!)            &

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09878301905324680424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385280017539529094.post-49585306819631564092015-01-08T12:25:00.000+00:002015-01-08T12:25:02.869+00:00

Last year I started the New Year with the intention to do a drawing a day, well this didn't go down that well.  I think at the start of each month I had the omphhhh to re-attempt the resolution but never really stuck it out to the months end.  However, this year I have joined a group on Facebook titled 'Sketch a Day', what a good idea I thought!  Well, it seems to be going well

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09878301905324680424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385280017539529094.post-34363477939346508702015-01-05T14:00:00.000+00:002015-01-05T21:29:22.640+00:00

This New Year arrives with promise; a milestone for goal setting.  A clean, fresh start for all... 2014 was a pretty good year for me.  We moved into our new family home (which I realise I haven’t posted any images of before or after!  These will follow shortly!  Although we are still working towards the finished article the house is looking pretty cool, all down to the

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09878301905324680424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385280017539529094.post-85925944919043850052014-12-18T16:29:00.000+00:002014-12-18T17:40:49.863+00:00

Last weekend was my first event in quite some time - Christmas at The Orangery 2014, organised by Rachel Goodchild -     The event was held in my home from 2001 until 2008 when, due to the volume of people attending, it was moved to a beautiful Orangery within the gardens of Goldney House and Gardens, Bristol. With this venue move the name was changed from 'Designer Sale' to '

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09878301905324680424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385280017539529094.post-53100386318439186992014-11-21T12:00:00.000+00:002014-11-21T12:00:10.748+00:00

I'm running out of my hand made up-cycled bags as they proved popular over on Etsy.  I have decided not to pursue this product line (I'm going to concentrate on interiors) so to be in with a chance to win this one pop on over to the Christmas at The Orangery and enter the wonderful raffle in support of Penny Brohn Cancer Care  

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09878301905324680424noreply@blogger.com0