Katherine Hill

Artist Statement

I’m a textile artist working with recycled and vintage fabric. I use appliqué (collage with fabric) to create pictures, which I turn into textile products – things like cushions, bags, wall hangings and hot water bottle covers. All designs are my own – usually animal-based – and are brought to life using the variety of different colours, patterns and textures within the fabric.

Additionally I convert vintage eggcups into tiny pin cushions. Each pin cushion uses at least five different fabrics, giving me another chance to indulge my passion for mixing colours and patterns – albeit on a much smaller scale.

Otter cushion made using applique with recycled fabric. 45cm x 45cm
Flying owl wall hanging. Applique with recycled fabric. 86cm x 90cm
Flying owl wall hanging. Applique with recycled fabric. 86cm x 90cm
Applique cushions made with vintage and recycled fabric. 45cm x 45cm
Applique cushions made with vintage and recycled fabric. 45cm x 45cm
Pin cushions made in vintage eggcups. height 5-10cm
Pin cushions made in vintage eggcups. height 5-10cm