ION T C DU O R T I N I’ve drawn and painted and stitched for as long as I can remember. Itchy fingers! Pretty much impossible for me to ‘sit’ and not ‘do’. I took my art exams early at school but decided on science as the way to go. Biological chemistry degree, Biomedical Science Masters and 8 years working in Haematology later.... I jacked it all in to study Interior Design and work at Laura Ashley. I bought a sewing machine and started to make and sell things.... all this whilst setting up home with my husband and having two fabulous kids. ‘Scrummy Things’ began. I discovered Spoonflower early in 2010... what an amazing concept! Sewing fabric I had designed myself ~ woah. 60
madeinmag.ca
quarter 3 | 2014
Spoonflower opened up a whole new design world to me... I have made so many new art friends all over the world. Slowly and surely my time ‘making’ has decreased so that most of my time is spent drawing and designing now. But I still love to sew! I have a LOT of cushions in my house. I’m so thrilled and honoured to be an artist with Denver based DENY Designs. They produce really amazing home décor and art products. It’s just awesome to know people are living with my art. Awesome... and very flattering! I love Deny! ( http://www.denydesigns.com/ collections/artist/ar:sharon-turner+duvet-covers ).