A small exhibition of recent paintings and a couple of textile pieces are being exhibited in the reception area of PDP London Architects in Belgravia, until mid January.
This is an exciting new venture for me as I have not really exhibited my oil paintings before. They are based on my recent residency in Corris, Snowdonia, and Aberystwyth.

Through Our Hands Portfolio is available for just £10 plus p&p. The Portfolio is soft covered and 84pp packed with wonderful full colour illustrations, showcasing work from the 27 Affiliate Artists. But that’s not all! There’s also some fabulous feature articles by some of the artists and a foreword by the amazing Maggie Grey.
​It really is an inspirational book - not only is it stuffed full of images of the most beautiful textiles, it provides a wealth of information and insight into the working practices and methodology of many of the artists. The sort of book you will consult over and over again. Well worth owning!

There's still time to catch "Searching For The Invisible Woman" exhibition at Stockport Art Gallery. It's on until Saturday 13th February - Opening Times: Tues-Fri:1pm-5pm; Sat:10am-5pm; Sun:11am-5pm. Free entry. There is also a Meet The Artist event on Saturday13th Feb 12-4pm. See you there!

Many thanks to Embroidery Magazine for featuring my exhibition in their Jan/Feb issue. Embroidery Magazine is consistently interesting and informative - www.embroiderersguild.com/embroidery

I spent yesterday Installing "Searching For The Invisible Woman" in the East Gallery at Stockport Art Gallery. As I was walking up the busy A6 towards the gallery I was reminded that I cycled up this road in July 1982 (- when I was much younger and fitter!) on the way from Helmshore to the Ramsgate-Dunkirk ferry and a six week cycling holiday in Europe. Little did I think then, cycling past the art gallery, that one day in the future I would have an exhibition there. Very excited about the private view tomorrow - looking forward to meeting lots of old and new friends. Do come - there will be wine!
Saturday 9th Jan 2-4pm. Stockport Art Gallery and War Memorial.

In addition to my textile work I have been producing some prints which are now for sale on the Artfinder website here: ​https://www.artfinder.com/linda-barlow

In and amongst all the Christmas preparations, I am busy getting everything ready for installing my exhibition "Searching For The Invisible Woman" at Stockport Art Gallery. The opening event is at 2pm on Saturday January 9th 2016. Hope to see you there. There will be wine…! 

Many thanks to the Dec/Jan edition of "Stitch" magazine for reviewing my exhibition catalogue!

“Searching For The Invisible Woman” book about the exhibition, soft back 44 pages colour illustrations throughout, features an introduction by Dr Melanie Miller and essay by Linda Barlow about the thinking behind, and research for the  “Searching For The Invisible Woman” project. Also all the contributions from people who had their hands photographed and sent me their Wildest Dreams!£10 (£1 UK p&p, rest of world £5)

Available from http://www.throughourhands.co.uk

Also available, packs of four postcards featuring work from the exhibition at £2.50 a set (£1 UK p&p, rest of world £3)

Had a fabulous but exhausting four days at Festival of Quilts in Birmingham. The response was terrific - far exceeding anything I'd imagined. So many people identified with what my work was saying and were visibly moved by it. Lots of lovely comments and interesting conversations! Thanks to everyone who came along to say hi, and if you missed it - Stockport Art Gallery January 9th 2016!