Alexandra Waylett: Textiles 

Alexandra makes luxury hand-crafted bags, purses and accessories.

As an artist Alex began to combine her knowledge of machine embroidery with illustration a number of years ago.  Her passion is in the pursuit of beautiful embellishment and fine detail.  Whilst she continues to exhibit her artwork, she has found that the traditional clutch bag allows her the perfect canvas for which to indulge her passions and hopefully in doing so, create something unique and beautiful for today's modern women.

Her 'Vintage Embroidered' collection of purses and bags are created from a large number of intricately pieced satin, lace, linen, silk and more unusual materials such as copper and pewter.  These individual pieces are then repeatedly embroidered to gradually build up the rich textured appearance.  As a result, even if the same materials are used, each bag is truly unique.

All bags are produced with the highest quality nickel or antique brass frames, they are created from five layers of fabric and double-stitched to ensure each piece stand the test of time.

Helen Leeder - Jewellery

For all of her life, Helen has been intrigued by colour and texture.  This has manifested itself in different creative ways; for the past thirty years she has worked extensively in fabric, designing and fashioning unique costumes for stage productions in which the combination of fabric and movement make for ever-changing images.  Now Helen has turned her artistic eye to the creation of bespoke jewellery in beautiful gemstones.  Helen’s favourite city is Venice; its colours, its textures, its iconic architecture and above all its ever-changing background of moving water.   Helen has recently returned from a month in Venice and her latest collection has been inspired by the culture of this unique city.   

'I want to capture the flow and colour of water, together with the muted and intense colours of the architecture.  Working in gemstones which are suffused with deep and vibrant colour, I seek to craft beautiful necklaces, bracelets and earrings that women will enjoy wearing.
All my jewellery is unique – I only make one version of each item and so you can be assured that you will never meet anyone wearing the same necklace, bracelet or earrings as you.'

Ruth Turnbull - Accessories

Duke and Duchess designs are run by Ruth Turnull and Kellie Duke.  Their Dahlia brooches featured on Suffolk Made are created from 27 individually hand cut and stiched petals made from Liberty fabric and felt. A labour of love indeed.

Ruth says about Kellie and herself, "We are self confessed fabric addicts with a lifelong love of beautiful prints and haberdashery.  When we can bear to cut into our beloved fabric collection, we work from home in the Suffolk countryside."

Danielle Wade - Textiles

Danielle is also known as Pollys Textiles.  Danielle makes and designs hand dyed and printed textiles of unique contemporary design.  She takes her inspiration from the botanical world to create functional textile products.  Commissions are available please contact us to discuss further. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

"My aim is to create beautifully purposeful textile products, all my fabrics are hand dyed and printed. My inspiration comes mostly from the natural world, with pattern and colour also very important. My products include aprons, totes/shopper bags, cushions and beanbags, as well as smaller items such as coin purses and wash-bags. In addition to dyeing and printing a range of fabric meters in my designs and colourways should you want to make your own textile treats."

    Danielle is a member of the Suffolk Craft Society.