2013-05-19T09:15:27+01:00 Zend_Feed_Writer http://jen-moules.co.uk/blog/ Jen Moules http://jen-moules.co.uk

2013-05-13T15:30:00+01:00 2013-05-13T15:30:00+01:00 http://jen-moules.co.uk/blog/198/Festival-of-Living-Crafts Jen Moules http://jen-moules.co.uk Last week I took part in the Festival of Living Crafts held at Hatfield House. I was selected as part of the Emerging Designer Makers scheme which showcases some of the best new design talent and it was great working along side other like minded new designers. The show was a great success with sales and commission enquires so thank you to everyone who braved the weather to come and support me and the other designer makers!  

2013-03-20T13:00:00+00:00 2013-03-20T13:00:00+00:00 http://jen-moules.co.uk/blog/192/Wallpaper-of-the-Year-Competition-2013 Jen Moules http://jen-moules.co.uk On Monday it was the Wallpaper of the Year Awards Presentation at the Ideal Homes Show at Earls Court. I was thrilled to be one of the five finalists for the Competition and it was truly a great experience. Sadly I didn't win but I was so pleased to be part of such a prestigious competition and I had the opportunity to go on stage and talk about my design with Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen - very scary but really amazing!! Thank you to everyone who voted for my design, I appreciate all the support. Safe to say I will be applying again next year :)    

2013-03-05T13:00:00+00:00 2013-03-05T13:00:00+00:00 http://jen-moules.co.uk/blog/191/Ideal-Wallpaper-Design-of-the-Year Jen Moules http://jen-moules.co.uk Amazing news - My 'Apple' wallpaper has been selected as one of the five finalists for the Ideal Wallpaper Design of the Year 2013. There is an online vote to select the winner so please take the time to vote for me! http://www.idealhomeshow.co.uk/wallpaper-design-vote/ The winning design will be sold on Wallpapered.com so fingers crossed!!

2013-02-27T14:00:00+00:00 2013-02-27T14:00:00+00:00 http://jen-moules.co.uk/blog/188/Rising-Stars-2013 Jen Moules http://jen-moules.co.uk For the past couple of weeks I've been busy working on some new designs and will soon be printing a range of cushions, bags and greeting cards. These will all be available to buy from my online store, The Gallery on the Wey and Walford Mill Crafts in Dorset. In the mean time here's a sneak peak at a freelance project I've been working on producing a range of commercial greeting cards. I will also be exhibiting a small range of cushions at the Rising Stars Exhibition at the New Ashgate Gallery in Farnham from the 23rd March to the 4th May 2013 so please go along to see  the work of the Rising Stars in the craft world!    

2012-11-29T15:30:00+00:00 2012-11-29T15:30:00+00:00 http://jen-moules.co.uk/blog/187/Print--Pattern Jen Moules http://jen-moules.co.uk One of my favourite design blogs Print & Pattern has just done a feature on my work - exciting stuff!! Print & Pattern: DESIGNER - Jen Moules I'm still busy working on some new products for the Designer Crafts at Mall exhibtion in January, so I will keep you updated on the progress.

2012-11-13T12:30:00+00:00 2012-11-13T12:30:00+00:00 http://jen-moules.co.uk/blog/186/Walford-Mill-Crafts Jen Moules http://jen-moules.co.uk I'm pleased to confirm a new stockist - Walford Mill Crafts! Walford Mill Crafts is a beautiful gallery space and shop based in Dorset and promotes contemporary craft and local designer makers. A selection of my cushions, greeting cards and Christmas cards are all available to buy from the gallery shop at Walford Mill Crafts just in time for Christmas too!

2012-11-13T12:00:00+00:00 2012-11-13T12:00:00+00:00 http://jen-moules.co.uk/blog/185/Artistic-Britain Jen Moules http://jen-moules.co.uk Recently I was selected to become part of a new collective of British designers and artists called Artistic Britain. Artistic Britain has a great mix of British art and design and offers a unique range of affordable art works for your home including some of my illustrations. It's sure to be an exciting collaboration with lots more artworks and promotions to come!    

2012-10-24T11:00:00+01:00 2012-10-24T11:00:00+01:00 http://jen-moules.co.uk/blog/184/Christmas-Cards Jen Moules http://jen-moules.co.uk You can now buy my packs of 5 Christmas cards with bauble design and glitter detail - sparkle sparkle! Go to my online shop to order in time for Christmas.

2012-10-23T16:00:00+01:00 2012-10-23T16:00:00+01:00 http://jen-moules.co.uk/blog/179/New-Products%21 Jen Moules http://jen-moules.co.uk I have been busy designing and producing my new collection of cushions and greeting cards which are now available to buy directly from my online shop! There is a range of screen printed and hand embroidered cushions available in a variety of colours. These are all made by hand and to order - perfect for a unique Christmas gift. I have also produced a collection of digitally printed greeting cards featuring my original illustrations and patterns. Please go to my shop to take a look. Christmas cards coming very soon!

2012-08-28T12:00:00+01:00 2012-08-28T12:00:00+01:00 http://jen-moules.co.uk/blog/158/Designer-Crafts-at-the-Mall-Gallieries Jen Moules http://jen-moules.co.uk I know things have been a bit quiet since New Designers but I've been busy working on new designs, products for my online store and arranging future exhibitions! I'm currently producing a new range of cushions and greeting cards that will be available to buy online  and at Walford Mill Crafts in Dorset very soon - will keep you posted on dates. Also I was recently excepted as a Licentiate member of the Society of Designer Craftsman and will take part in their Designer Crafts Exhibition at the Mall Galleries, London from Friday 11th of January to Sunday 20th of January 2013. So, lots planned for the rest of the year and lots more to organise before the festive shopping season begins! I will keep you updated on new products and exhibition dates, in the mean time take a look at some of my new designs in my portfolio.  

2012-07-14T08:00:00+01:00 2012-07-14T08:00:00+01:00 http://jen-moules.co.uk/blog/149/FUSSED-catch-up-with-me-after-New-Designers Jen Moules http://jen-moules.co.uk Back in April FUSSED Magazine wrote a great piece about my work in particular my quirky free-hand illustrative style. Now that the dust has settled after New Designers One Year On FUSSED caught up with me to dicuss my experience at New Designers, new product ranges and future projects. It's a lovely little read so please take a look! :)  

2012-07-02T11:15:00+01:00 2012-07-02T11:15:00+01:00 http://jen-moules.co.uk/blog/148/New-Designers-One-Year-On Jen Moules http://jen-moules.co.uk Last week was New Designers One Year On at the Business Design Centre in London and it was amazing! I exhibited my range of digitally printed and hand embroidered wallpapers for the first time and had an incredibly positive response from both industry professionals and the general public. Thanks to New Designers One Year I have another 4 exhibtions in the pipe line. I will keep you all posted on all future exhibition dates. My wallpapers are all available to buy online and I'm also currently developing a range of cushions which will be available from my online store soon, so keep a look out!

2012-06-22T09:30:00+01:00 2012-06-22T09:30:00+01:00 http://jen-moules.co.uk/blog/137/Hand-Embroidered-Wallpapers-and-The-Independent Jen Moules http://jen-moules.co.uk Less than a week until New Designers One Year On and it's been a busy week! Earlier in the week I booked a photo shoot for my hand embroidered wallpaper collection and the results were great! I've added the images to my portfolio so take a look. In between revamping my website, adding an online store and last minute prep for New Designers One Year On I also got a mention on The Independent. Jethro Macey the Curator of One Year On commented "Her work is fresh and her colours are expressive and in line with contemporary interior trends. All her designs of fruit, vegetables and nature are invested with wit. The designs are perfect for feature walls in houses." It's all looking good for next week, I'll be sure to keep you posted with developments from New Designers!

2012-06-18T15:00:00+01:00 2012-06-18T15:00:00+01:00 http://jen-moules.co.uk/blog/126/House-Fixer Jen Moules http://jen-moules.co.uk In the lead up to New Designers One Year On I have been fortunate enough to do an interview for  www.housefixer.co.uk. The feature dicusses my wallpapers, New Designers One Year On, interior trends, the inspiration behind my work and my future plans! Please take a look at 'The wonderful world of wallpaper with designer Jen Moules'

2012-06-03T18:15:00+01:00 2012-06-03T18:15:00+01:00 http://jen-moules.co.uk/blog/125/The-Guardian-Off-the-Wall Jen Moules http://jen-moules.co.uk Delighted to see my hand embroidered pear wallpaper in the Guardian Weekend Magazine yesterday! 'Off the Wall' was a feature on "Britishness in all it's glory - from duckponds to Victorian eccentrics - is celebrated in this summer's hottest wallpapers. Sarah Warwick rounds up the best".  It was a real thrill to have my wallpaper featured among companies such as Cole & Son and Barnaby Gates and was one of only four graduates chosen for the feature. A great way to help launch my hand embroidered wallpaper collection and hopefully New Designers One Year On will be even more fruitful! : )

2012-06-01T10:45:00+01:00 2012-06-01T10:45:00+01:00 http://jen-moules.co.uk/blog/124/Website-Revamp-and-New-Designers Jen Moules http://jen-moules.co.uk Only 3 weeks to go until I'm exhibiting at New Designers One Year On at the Business Design Centre in London and I think I'm finally on top of things. My digital wallpapers have been ordered, business cards and postcards have arrived, press packs made up, photographer booked and my hand embroidered collection is well under way. I'm already planning my next events and playing with some new design ideas, although I think after New Designers One Year On I will give myself a well deserved break from hand embroidery - I'm beginning to dream about  French Knots! More good news - my website is having a revamp and very soon you will be able to purchase my work directly from the website, all very exciting! In the mean time if you have any questions about my work or would like to dicuss any projects you would like to commission please contact me.

2012-04-13T16:30:00+01:00 2012-04-13T16:30:00+01:00 http://jen-moules.co.uk/blog/114/Society6 Jen Moules http://jen-moules.co.uk My artwork is now available to buy from Society6. There's a range of art prints, stretched canvases, framed artwork, greeting cards, iPhone cases, iPhone and iPod skins. Take a look!    

2012-04-12T16:15:00+01:00 2012-04-12T16:15:00+01:00 http://jen-moules.co.uk/blog/113/Facebook-and-Fish%21 Jen Moules http://jen-moules.co.uk This week I have been working on some new designs with fish! I'm hoping to reproduce my orignal paintings as fine art prints and include some of the pattern work in the New Designers One Year On exhibition.     I've also put together a facebook page so take look :)

2012-04-09T16:15:00+01:00 2012-04-09T16:15:00+01:00 http://jen-moules.co.uk/blog/112/FUSSED Jen Moules http://jen-moules.co.uk FUSSED Magazine have just featured my work on their blog in a piece about the growing popularity of sketchy/hand-drawn style designs. Love the write up and I am definately not a designer to colour within the lines!        It'll be interesting to see if this a popular trend at New Designers this year.

2012-03-14T16:15:00+00:00 2012-03-14T16:15:00+00:00 http://jen-moules.co.uk/blog/111/Wild-Things-on-Trend-Bible Jen Moules http://jen-moules.co.uk Stumbled across this on the Trend Bible website yesterday. My graduate collection from New Designers last year is featured under 'Wild Things' along with other students work. Really looking forward to taking part in New Designers One Year On this summer and the full list exhibitors should be announced soon. Can't wait to see which other new designers I will be exhibitng along side! And with that in mind there's a lot to organise and I'm currently researching how to put together my own exposure unit for my screen printed designs - wish me luck!

2012-03-05T18:00:00+00:00 2012-03-05T18:00:00+00:00 http://jen-moules.co.uk/blog/110/New-Designers-One-Year-On Jen Moules http://jen-moules.co.uk I am pleased to announce that I will be exhibiting at New Designers One Year On this summer! It's an amazing opportunity for me to show my wallpaper collection and they'll be an exciting mix of digitally printed, screen printed and embroidered designs.    New Designers One Year On is a favourite with designers, buyers and press so it's sure to be an interesting and hopefully lucrative experience. 2012 has been a busy year for me so far and it looks like it's not going to slow down anytime soon!

2012-01-13T14:00:00+00:00 2012-01-13T14:00:00+00:00 http://jen-moules.co.uk/blog/109/Gallery-on-the-Wey Jen Moules http://jen-moules.co.uk Today I visited the Gallery on the Wey next to the Wishing Well Tearooms in Upwey, Dorset. This lovely little gallery sells art, ceramics, jewellery, glass, textiles, prints and cards all from local artists and craftspeople. And from next week a selection of my cushions, tote bags and greeting cards will be available to buy! Please wondered over and take a look, they're open Tuesday - Sunday 11am to 5pm.

2011-12-09T17:15:00+00:00 2011-12-09T17:15:00+00:00 http://jen-moules.co.uk/blog/108/Festive-fun-and-frolics Jen Moules http://jen-moules.co.uk Well I'm all finished and packed up ready for the Dorset Art and Craft Show tomorrow so I spent the day finishing off some Christmas illustrations and patterns. Tis the season and all that... Hope to see you at the Dorchester Corn Exchange tomorrow for festive fun and frolics!

2011-12-01T15:15:00+00:00 2011-12-01T15:15:00+00:00 http://jen-moules.co.uk/blog/107/Creatives-Inc Jen Moules http://jen-moules.co.uk Great news! My portfolio has just be added to Creatives Inc! Also just a reminder that I'll be exhibiting at the Dorset Art and Craft Show on Saturday 10th December at the Corn Exchange in Dorchester, Dorset. It's free entry so hope to you see you there.

2011-10-24T10:30:00+01:00 2011-10-24T10:30:00+01:00 http://jen-moules.co.uk/blog/104/Dorset-Art-and-Craft-Show Jen Moules http://jen-moules.co.uk Last week I exhibited at my first craft event, the Dorset Art and Craft Show in Sherborne. The first day of the show was Friday 21st of October and it was a real challenge, hardly any customers and I made a laughable £14! Thankfully Saturday the 22nd of October was alot a more successful and I even managed to make a profit. Hopefully next year they'll consider having the show on a Saturday and Sunday instead.      I sold a range of cushions, tote bags, greeting cards, packs of Christmas cards, home andChristmas decorations. The show was a great chance to see what other local designer-makers produce and the Dorset Art and Craft Show definately had a more traditional feel, I think perhaps I need to exhibit at more contemporary events in future. However I am exhibiting at the Dorset Art and Craft Show on Saturday 10th of December in Dorchester and really looking forward to it, should be a good opportunity to sell lots of gifts in time for Christmas!