For the third month in succession I have had work published on the cover of WI Life magazine. This months member profile is Claire-Louise Hardie, a former theatre wardrobe mistress who now runs her own friendly sewing school in Stoke Newington.
As a wannabe crafter myself, her little workshop was like heaven to me. So many colourful fabrics, ribbons and threads. I almost forgot I was there to photograph her, not just chat about sewing patterns and sequins.
Claire-Louise, it transpired, was also the sewing consultant on the recent BBC hit show The Great British Sewing Bee so if anyone was inspired by the show, check out her website Thrifty Stitcher for those extra tips and courses.