The Weekend Culture Edit

Saw two of my favourite artists today- Anita Klein and Alighero Boetti. Anita Klein's new linocuts are on show at the Menier gallery.

'Poppies' by Anita Klein

Anita spoke of the inspiration behind her work and how she strives to achieve a sense of harmony in her compositions, something akin to placing the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle together till they all fit and feel right, she said.

The audience was entranced. Me included. :)

I bought the catalogue, which Anita very kindly signed for me. I can't tell you how thrilled I am!

Then we strolled over the Tate Modern and saw Alighiero Boetti: Game Plan

The embroidered maps are phenomenal! 

The sheer scale of the work is awe-inspiring. This piece covers the whole wall and is intricately embroidered in tiny stitches. I wish I had better pictures. 

These maps were embroidered at Boetti's commission by Afghani embroiderers and have text in Italian, English and Arabic.

Cross stitch map

These mathematical, grid inspired rugs were so beautiful.

And finally finished the day with coffee and cake and the best view in town.

Summer Exhibition 2012

I'd like to invite you to my Summer Exhibition on the 27th May 2012 at my studio where I will be showing new bespoke map quilts, handwriting quilts and handmade scarves in bold colours. Come and discover stories behind each work- from maps I collect to letters I have found in flea markets. And there will be tea and cake, of course! :) 

I look forward to seeing you on the 27th.

Directions Livingstone Studio | 36 New End Square | Hampstead | London NW3 1LS

We are a few minutes walk from the Hampstead tube station and about 10 min walk from Hampstead Heath Overground. If you are driving, you may be able to find some parking nearby though there is none outside the studio.


Important Please note we can accept cheques and cash only. 

Featured in The Independent

Hello All. I am very happy to share that The Independent has featured my Love Letter Quilt in their 50 Best Homewares!! The 50 products in the list have been hand-picked by Kate Watson-Smyth, well known for her impeccable taste and eye for detail. For those of you who are not familiar with her writing yet, follow her interiors blog Mad About The House. 

BIG thanks Kate and The Independent!


PS I will be showing the Love Letter Quilt at my Summer Exhibition at my studio on Sunday 27th May. Come and see it in person. :) The address is


Livingstone Studios
36 New End Square
Hampstead 
London NW3 1LS
Open 11am-6pm