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    • How to Exhibit at the Gallery
    • Kelmscott - A New Epoch 6 - 29 October 2022
    • Artweeks 2022: 30 April - 5 June
    • New Work: 18 June - 16 July 22
    • Celebrating Creative Work
    • A Love of The Land
    • Gallery Layout
    • Exhibiting FAQ's
  • ABOUT
    • GIFT SHOP
    • WOA YESTERDAY AND TODAY
  • Our Artists
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    • Becoming a member
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  • CONTACT US
    • Can you help?
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ingrid matser

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I was introduced to free motion embroidery at a local appliqué workshop and started practicing at home using different threads, fabrics, stabilisers and colours. My initial stash of fabrics consisted of remnants and scraps given to me by a friend who is a local dressmaker, and I discovered that I really enjoy the challenge of "using what I have" rather than going out to buy the exact colours or textures I want. These days I receive regular donations from people, including sample books, rejected or damaged clothing, ribbons, buttons, lace... you name it, I'll take it! There is a huge volume of discarded textiles and I feel that I am doing my bit for the environment by re-using some of it. Plus it takes you in unexpected directions – what feels like "make do" can quickly turn into something that's original, something you had not thought of before, and I love that.

I am constantly learning new things too - textile or fibre art is incredibly diverse and I am at the start of my textile journey. I always like trying out new things, such as using water-soluble stabiliser or eco-printing. I also increasingly use hand embroidery or slow-stitching in my work.

My main source of inspiration is nature in all its diversity and beauty, and I feel lucky to be living in such a beautiful part of the country here in West Oxfordshire. The best ideas for a new piece tend come to me when I'm out on my mountain bike when it's just the bridleway and me. I also love flowers and they feature regularly in my pieces. 

Instagram: @textile_ing
Email: ingrid@dutch-masters.co.uk
11.30 - 4.30 pm
Tuesdays to Saturdays
2 - 4 pm on Sundays
Closed on mondays
the gallery
Market Square,Bampton
oxfordshire,OX18 2JH
Tel: 01993 850137
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