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Katie Moth

  © Katie Moth

  © Katie Moth

I was delighted to recently receive an update from textile designer and craft maker Katie Moth who told me all about the recent projects she has been working on.

Katie has been working on a few briefs for Illustration Rally, including Valentines and most recently in aid of the recent disaster in Japan (which you can see above). In addition Katie has very kindly donated one of her hand made bears to the cause to be sold in their 'Ganbare Nippon' Just Giving Etsy shop.

Furthermore busy bee Katie's Cows & Pigeons label has a few new additions to it's Etsy shop.

  © Katie Moth

Katie says: "I have been greatly inspired by patchwork and geometry at the moment, mixing structured shapes and vintage prints to create new surface designs I've been transforming these into phone and cushion covers. From these I've had some commissions come in for iPhone & iPad covers which I'm currently sketching out.

In between all this Katie has amazingly found time to post a few other bits and bobs on her blog which you should check out here.

 

Have a lovely weekend everyone x

Elephant Family

© Elephant Family

I just happened across Elephant Family on the blog of Ark Designs. Elephant Family is a charity dedicated to protecting Asian elephants and their habitats.

Elephant Parade London celebrates the beauty of the magnificent Asian elephant. And this year – with 258 painted elephants in locations across central London – it is the biggest and most beautiful outdoor art event the city has ever seen.

The elephants are on the streets of London from May until July, and are attracting an estimated audience of 25 million, raising a projected £2 million and benefiting 17 conservation charities in the UK alone. Download the official route map from the Elephant Parade London website and please sign the petition to call on governments for securing a viable future for the endangered Asian elephant.

Let us know if you spot any!