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AMANDA - AN AMBLING BESPOKE SEAMSTRESS
I love stories, I love to hear them, love to tell them and love to evoke them in others!
I love looking at something old and conjuring up ideas about how I could create something new. I have a passion for fabrics, particularly vintage fabric. My button collection constantly grows and I never tire of playing with them! I collect hand embroidered doilies and lace, rescue them and give them a new life...it could be a pocket or a trim on one of our Littlie's Creations.
My mother was a recycler, she saved bits of wool and then knitted all these "bits" into amazing rugs.
She taught me the skills of crafting, she taught me how to "create something out of nothing". This has meant that I can look at a bed sheet and see a new creation, a vintage button, a piece of lace, an old doily take on a whole new life.
The result is a unique creation that has been hand made and has a story!
I love stories, I love to hear them, love to tell them and love to evoke them in others!
I love looking at something old and conjuring up ideas about how I could create something new. I have a passion for fabrics, particularly vintage fabric. My button collection constantly grows and I never tire of playing with them! I collect hand embroidered doilies and lace, rescue them and give them a new life...it could be a pocket or a trim on one of our Littlie's Creations.
My mother was a recycler, she saved bits of wool and then knitted all these "bits" into amazing rugs.
She taught me the skills of crafting, she taught me how to "create something out of nothing". This has meant that I can look at a bed sheet and see a new creation, a vintage button, a piece of lace, an old doily take on a whole new life.
The result is a unique creation that has been hand made and has a story!
EMMA - MY AMBLING DAUGHTER
Emma is not only the wearer of my sample creations, she is the voice behind Ambling Home. She is the face of our market stalls and also works in the shop. Emma loves to tell customers the Ambling Home story and why we do what we do.
She loves to "potter around" the shop to ensure that our creations are being showcased to our potential customers.
Emma has a background in Creative Arts and is a Drama Teacher, I would consider her a "storyteller."
She is the "go to" person for me when I am trying to develop a "concept" or marketing for Ambling Home.
Emma has fabulous ideas and is always keen to brainstorm these. She is an asset to Ambling Home and an has the ability to see the "big" picture.
All I have to do is teach her how to sew.....
She loves to "potter around" the shop to ensure that our creations are being showcased to our potential customers.
Emma has a background in Creative Arts and is a Drama Teacher, I would consider her a "storyteller."
She is the "go to" person for me when I am trying to develop a "concept" or marketing for Ambling Home.
Emma has fabulous ideas and is always keen to brainstorm these. She is an asset to Ambling Home and an has the ability to see the "big" picture.
All I have to do is teach her how to sew.....
KELLY - MISS AMBLER
Kelly is the logical one in the team, she's the "go to" person when there's a technical issue, a prop to be made or a logistical situation that needs to be sorted out!
Kelly loves to to get her creative juices flowing when it comes to designing props, we often present her with ideas or concepts and she then gets to work to make it a reality.
Miss Ambler as we call her, is a whizz when it comes to technology....she likes nothing more than a good Excel spreadsheet? She does all our research and is able to explain something complex in very simple easy to understand terms.
Kelly packs our trailer, puts up stands, secures the gazebo for our markets and helps move things around the shop when a change is needed.aall All she asks for in return is a cup of coffee.
There's no chance that we are going to be able to teach her sew!!!
Kelly is the logical one in the team, she's the "go to" person when there's a technical issue, a prop to be made or a logistical situation that needs to be sorted out!
Kelly loves to to get her creative juices flowing when it comes to designing props, we often present her with ideas or concepts and she then gets to work to make it a reality.
Miss Ambler as we call her, is a whizz when it comes to technology....she likes nothing more than a good Excel spreadsheet? She does all our research and is able to explain something complex in very simple easy to understand terms.
Kelly packs our trailer, puts up stands, secures the gazebo for our markets and helps move things around the shop when a change is needed.aall All she asks for in return is a cup of coffee.
There's no chance that we are going to be able to teach her sew!!!
DIANNA - AN AMBLING MUM
Dianna is the partner of my youngest Ambling Son, she is a trained hairdresser and is about to start studying in the beauty industry. She is the mum to our newest edition "Miss Ella Lucy"
She has always been interested in creating things and in particular learning to sew. As the newest edition to the team, Dianna has been learning the ropes and finding her style. Her specialty is creating unique pieces from all the the leftover fabric, she creates the most beautiful floral corsages from vintage lace, tulle and bling.
She is willing to learn and has a passion for great customer service. Dianna also loves to potter around the shop and makes sure it sparkles. She makes a great cup of tea and always ensures that I am fed and watered during the day.
And....she is learning to sew, she has started creating Miss Ella's wardrobe and doing a great job.
Dianna is the partner of my youngest Ambling Son, she is a trained hairdresser and is about to start studying in the beauty industry. She is the mum to our newest edition "Miss Ella Lucy"
She has always been interested in creating things and in particular learning to sew. As the newest edition to the team, Dianna has been learning the ropes and finding her style. Her specialty is creating unique pieces from all the the leftover fabric, she creates the most beautiful floral corsages from vintage lace, tulle and bling.
She is willing to learn and has a passion for great customer service. Dianna also loves to potter around the shop and makes sure it sparkles. She makes a great cup of tea and always ensures that I am fed and watered during the day.
And....she is learning to sew, she has started creating Miss Ella's wardrobe and doing a great job.