

Meet the minds behind the books
Our authors are thought leaders and specialists in their chosen fields. Discover more about their unique voices.

Celia Pym
The artist Celia Pym has been exploring damage and repair in textiles since 2007.

Kirstie Macleod
Kirstie Macleod is an artist exploring issues of identity and the originator of The Red Dress.


Lynn Setterington
Lynn Setterington is a major British textile artist known for her hand-stitched quilts and embroideries.

Kate Fletcher
Kate Fletcher is a thought leader in Design and Sustainability specialising in fashion and textiles

Hikaru Noguchi
The Japanese darning guru who spearheaded the recent resurgence of mending.

Judith Kleinman
Judith Kleinman is a musician and an Alexander teacher, working at the Royal College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music, London.

Charlotte Abrahams
Writer, author and an occasional curator, specialising in design and the applied arts


Jane Harris & Jimmy Edmonds
Jane Harris is a psychotherapist and bereavement specialist with over 30 years of experience in the NHS and private practice. She is also a grief educator and public speaker.