ANNE HICKLEY

I’ve always had the urge to create. I remember learning basic sewing at around five with green fabric scraps and red thread. I can still picture the results and I’ve been fascinated with textile colours and textures ever since. I’ve also always had an interest in crafting, the history of crafts and how things are made. I have a City and Guilds Level 3 in Design and Craft with a specialisation in embroidery.

I got hooked on marbling through YouTube videos when I was stuck on the sofa watching them due to illness, and I love the fact that every piece, whether or a cushion cover, a card or a long silk scarf, is unique – it’s actually impossible to do the same thing twice, although if you’re super-organised it’s possible to come close. (I’m not super organised!) I also find the process very therapeutic. 

I’m a big fan of the ‘slow fashion movement’ – it can mean several things but fundamentally it’s anti-fast-fashion and throw-away fashion, and pro carefully created pieces that you can treasure and wear again and again. My silk scarves are created with love and care, and they can be worn so many ways, and with so many outfits. They can totally change the look of the outfit too, so they’re really a slow fashion win.

I live in mid-Norfolk with my husband and cat and when I’m not marbling I love country walks and visiting beautiful gardens and houses.