Meet the Maker - Hilary Jane
How did it all start?
I have always been passionate about hand stitched work and used to finish my mother’s patchwork. In 1996, after completing my C & G in patchwork and quilting I started to teach hand stitched patchwork quilt making classes and workshops. In 2018 Hilary Jane’s online fabric shop was set up, mainly selling Liberty cotton fabric – www.hilaryjanes.co.uk
The story behind the name…
My stitching journey took a back burner when I started to work at the local junior and senior schools. In 2009 a new chapter in my life started and thanks to my two sons who suggested I return to my love of teaching patchwork set up Hilary Jane’s and I have never looked back………
Where are you based?
I am based in Essex and travel to various venues.
What inspires you?
I am inspired by architecture and the natural world, especially flora and fauna.
What is your creation process?
I love to walk in the country and look at the variety of shapes mother nature creates. I use photographs and sketch…..
What makes you, your brand or products unique?
A relax and understanding approach to others when teaching. Allowing students to find their own style.
What is your next project?
My next project is to focus on Memory mapping through stitch.
What are your plans for the next 12 months?
To take time to explore my own creativity through drawings and stitch.
Where are you based?
I am based in Essex and travel to various venues.
What inspires you?
I am inspired by architecture and the natural world, especially flora and fauna.
What is your creation process?
I love to walk in the country and look at the variety of shapes mother nature creates. I use photographs and sketch…..
What makes you, your brand or products unique?
A relax and understanding approach to others when teaching. Allowing students to find their own style.
What is your next project?
My next project is to focus on Memory mapping through stitch.
What are your plans for the next 12 months?
To take time to explore my own creativity through drawings and stitch.
What is your biggest achievement?
After bringing up two beautiful sons, setting up Hilary Jane’s Patchwork and Quilting
What is your best-selling product/line?
Liberty cotton fabric
Your experience of your first Knitting & Stitching Show (year, exhibiting or visiting)
This is my first year taking workshops
What do you love about the Knitting & Stitching Shows?
The ability to meet like minded people and the selection of materials and threads available.
Your three top tips for crafters and makers…
Use good quality thread, Sharp pencil, good scissors for fabric and paper.
Any advice for fledgling businesses…
Have patience, building a business has its up and downs but most of all enjoy the journey…
Website: https://www.hilaryjanes.co.uk