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Abigail Wastie

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Abigail is an artist based in Derbyshire who loves working with textiles, whether it's weaving words through tapestry or making her own organic wardrobe she is having a go at making it herself and if you fancy learning how to do the same get in touch!

“I attended Abigail’s tapestry workshop and had a lovely morning. Not only did I learn a new skill, but I made a beautiful tapestry for my daughters’ bedroom.”

- ANGELA, DERBY

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“I loved my experience at Abigail’s tapestry workshop! I’ve been super interested in tapestry for a while thanks to seeing amazing pieces on InstaGram but had no clue how to begin. Abigail had sourced the most beautiful yarn and had everything set up ready to go and I was able to get right into it!

- CHANTELLE, DERBY

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I’ve been wanting to show you these new kits and guide books for ages! Here they are ♥️♥️ Beautifully printed on eco paper and here are my new spring tassel kits ♥️♥️
I actually finished sewing a garment!!!...even though in this photo you can’t even see the garment 🙈🙈🙈 but it’s a the #toastersweater2 made from an #organiccotton sweat shirting jersey with a free hand embroidery on the back. ✂️ I s
A repainted this lovely green wall last week...I’m 37 weeks pregnant and my nesting hormones/diy hormones are in some insane overdrive!! 🖌 This photo was taken in the summer by the lovely @hollyboothstudio. I am wearing all #memadeclothes and
Happy half term everyone!!! We made it 🙌🙌🙌🙌 • This morning I’m in my happy place weaving this piece to get ready to display some of my work at @derbymuseums #makersmuseum at #derbysilkmill • I hope all the parents/carers/school
**Swipe for before and after** 🌞 We wanted to paint our bedroom yellow for a long time but we’re wary as lots of colour experts/interior designers advise against it as it can create a unrestful bedroom environment...but I can firmly say we lo
I actually wove something! First weave off the frame since covid...feeling all the emotions recognising that. This weave is nothing fancy but was such a pleasure to make something completely intuitive ♥️