I originally trained in printed textiles and fashion design, having a degree from Gloucestershire College of Art & Design (now the University of Gloucestershire). I have worked as a designer in industry and taught Art and Design at various Further Education Colleges.

Over the years, I have experimented with different textile related craft forms. I now concentrate on designing and making a range of fashion accessories using a variety of knitted, stitched and felted techniques. Colour and texture is very important in my work so I hand dye the wool and silk fibres which I use to create the felting detail. The wool fibre is then integrated with the backing fabric by a combination of needle felting and traditional wet felting techniques.

My current signature style is to embellish the backing fabric with a scattering of felted “bobbles” which are formed as the wool tops shrinks to form felt and this also creates a variety of delicate tucks and gathers in the backing fabric. I design short lengths to wear as collars or longer lengths as neckpieces. I also cut floral shapes from my felts, which are stitched into the backing silk georgette or chiffon.

My current inspirations are the textural surfaces inherent in nature, such as the complex patterning within bark, stone and water and my “bobble” felts were developed after observing the details of rock pools on the sea shore near
where I live.

These designs are complemented by a range of similar scarves, in which the felted detail is applied to vintage style chiffon prints and appliqué and stitched corsages also using vintage style fabrics and felted and embroidered detail.

Contact Diana Morrison

Email: diana.morrison3@btinternet.com