Meet Joanna Smith-Ryland – Fabric Designer and Patchworker

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Joanna talks to us about her range of patchwork inspired bags, which are made in Cumbia, and combine cathedral window inspired fabric with colourful leatherwork. Also she shares a great tip on how to keep this leather looking like new – so as not to be afraid to use it.

She shows us three ranges: the garden collection, the jewel collection and her Big Cat colleciton.

For the patchwork itself, she likes to work in silk as she feels this has a jewel like quality to the fabric. Once she has made the patchwork, it gets photographed to create the fabric itself.

To find any of these goods – do visit Joanna’s website.