I've Graduated!

(I designed this dress, by the way. I loved wearing my fashions, especially in African fabric, on this great occasion)

YAY!

I have graduated from University, with a BA in Textiles for Fashion and Interiors!

I was so happy to have passed my course, and then graduated, I wanted to get a good grade so badly, and it has been an emotional year for me, mostly because I have been constantly anxious due to my bad grade in my 2nd year- I have since been suffering from panic attacks, especially with balancing my studies with running an online shop, but I'm glad to have come through the other side smiling!

My graduation was at Guildford Cathedral in Surrey- it is a beautiful place, but I'm only annoyed that it was raining during the ceremony! :( However, I got to shake Zandra Rhodes' hand (she's a famous textiles and fashion designer and is a Chancellor for my Uni) and I was sooo star struck. At least I can say I've met someone well known, even if it was for 5 seconds, haha.

I'm not 100% sure if I would be pursuing Textiles as a career, at least maybe not with my specialism in woven textiles- but I have grown to love and enjoy my course, as testing as it has been. I have also been blessed with some amazing friends who I hope I will keep in contact with.

Graduating from Uni has been the happiest day of my life- whilst I was and still am nervous about my future after University, I'm excited to be free of education, and I'm excited to start my new journey in life. I never thought I would even get into University, yet alone get through it, and now I'm ready for some new adventures!

Katherine xo

New line: Iffy Jewellery

Hi everyone,

I've just opened up a new store, called Iffy Jewellery. It would be awesome if you took the time to check it out! :).

I have hand dyed, woven and constructed these pieces myself at my time in University, so these are 100% handmade and unique.

I didn't particularly like the fabric that it was supposed to be before, but then I envisioned them to be amazing jewellery pieces, which is why I've made them into cute things. They are, however, in limited quantities, so snap them up whilst you can!

Katherine xo

My week in iPhone photos.

I'm so sorry that I have been neglectful with blogging as of late. I have been kinda busy with Uni work this week.

Last Sunday, even though I was so unwell, I soldiered on and went to see my bestie that I went on an internship with. We had arranged to go to Spitalfields Market and Columbia Flower Market, and she had the patience of a saint because trains on that day was soooo bad. We looked at the flowers and stuff and they were so beautiful! I know I'ma make a stop there and snag a few flowers when I get my own house with a garden. :)




We also looked at a few boutiques in Columbia Road, and I loved everything about them, it was inspirational and we both looked at each other and said "we must own our own shop one day", that was such an awesome moment. We also talked about setting up a stall again in Spitalfields and Camden again in November, so I know I have to make new stock and make some displays to hang our jewellery. STAY TUNED for that one!

This week, I have been creating new textiles pieces (as you can see in my sketchbook) and it has been so exciting to finally be a 3rd year and be making fabrics that I want to do, and not have anyone tell me otherwise!

I have barely stopped this week, and I have missed reading my favourite people's blogs! I'm thinking to go to the renegade craft fair this week, as I really want to meet my favourite bloggers and crafts people... It's going to be a bit of a mission because I'll be going to the Horniman Museum as well!