Rachel

Designer and maker at Hobbz Designs creating a treasure trove of handmade crafts, keepsakes and artwork inspired by the natural world.

[Rachel @HobbzDesigns]

I’ll be at @mac_birmingham Christmas Arts Market this Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November with my needle felted creations. Opens 10am-5pm with free entry. Lots of local artists and designer-makers will be there. #artsmarketbirmingham #birmingham #ShopLocal #giftidea

[Rachel @HobbzDesigns]

This Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th of October I’ll be at @Nature_in_Art Craft and Gift Fair in Twigworth near Gloucester. Doors open from 10am till 5pm. £3 entry for adults. Hope to see you there. #hobbzdesigns #craftmarket #Gloucester #artmarket #shoplocaluk #giftideas #nature

[Rachel @HobbzDesigns]

Looking forward to being back at @mac_birmingham this Sunday 5th October from 11am till 5pm. I’ll be bringing all my needle felted creations as well as a new coastal bird design. Free entry. #hobbzdesigns #artsmarketbirmingham #0121creatives #ShopLocal #Birmingham #artsmarket

[Rachel @HobbzDesigns]

I’ll be at Harborne Handmade in just over two weeks’ time with all my needle felted creations and a few new pieces. There’s always lots of handmade goodness at this lovely event. Free entry 10-3 on Sunday 21 September. #birmingham #harborne #handmade #market #shoplocal

[Rachel @HobbzDesigns]

It’s been a long time since I had a go at free-motion embroidery. Only creating grass stems so can’t really go too far wrong can I?
This was me experimenting for a bigger piece I’m making.
#hobbzdesigns #textileart #machineembroidery #freemotionembroidery #wipart

[Rachel @HobbzDesigns]

A beautifully, gentle way to see every morning. Thank you.

[Charlotte Strawbridge @DearUniverse_cs]

The world was big, and sometimes Wren’s worries about it felt even bigger. She couldn’t fix much, but each morning she could sing.
A tiny voice in a vast world.
Small things matter when things feel so heavy. Each day she sang her morning melody and the world felt a little lighter.

#WhenBeastsSpoke #SmallThingsMatter #SpeakUp

[Rachel @HobbzDesigns]

This is the first time in ages that I haven’t grown sunflowers in my garden. Difficulties with germination, slugs and squirrels means I’ve been marvelling at other people’s sunflowers while creating my own needle felted versions. #hobbzdesigns #sunflowers #textileart sunflowerart

[Rachel @HobbzDesigns]

The hollyhocks seem to be fading quicker this year but still as beautiful and dreamy as ever. They never cease to amaze me with their wide ranging palette of colours. #hollyhocks #garden #gardening #inspiration

[Rachel @HobbzDesigns]

Work in progress on creating a new landscape for my coastal bird collection. #wip #coastal #TextileArt #artistsoninstagram #landscape #norfolk #northnorfolk

[Rachel @HobbzDesigns]

I’m back at Harborne Handmade this Sunday 22nd September with all my needle felted treasures. 11am till 3pm. Free entry at Moor pool Hall. Lots of beautifully curated stalls as usual. Hope to see you there. #birmingham #0121creatives #giftideas #craftmarket #shopsmall #harborne

[Rachel @HobbzDesigns]

I’m excited to be at @AITPLeamington this weekend with all my needle felted creations. Lots of artists will be taking place, there’ll be live music, dance workshops and so much more. Free entry 10am - 6pm #warwickshire #leamington #giftideas #artmarket

[Rachel @HobbzDesigns]

I’m at Harborne Handmade this Sunday 9th June 11am-3pm. Free entry and lots of lovely stalls from local artists and designer-makers. If you’re around would be great to say hi. #birmingham #brum #harborne #craftmarket #giftideas #artmarket #craftfair #handmadeuk

[Rachel @HobbzDesigns]

I’m back at Stourbridge Makers Market Saturday 1st June. Open 10:30am till 4:30pm with free entry. A lovely range of products from local artists and maker-designers and live music. Would be lovely to see you there. #giftideas #craftmarket #stourbridge #artmarket @MakersMidlands

[Rachel @HobbzDesigns]

Finished hollyhock picture. Loved creating the flowers by needle felting tiny balls of merino wool. #hollyhock #textileartist #summerart #floralart #giftideas #gardeninspiration

[Rachel @HobbzDesigns]

Come and join us tomorrow for @coffinworks May-Kers Market. Free entry to market from 11am till 4pm. #brumhour #madeinbrum #birmingham #craftmarket #giftideas

[Rachel @HobbzDesigns]

Looking forward to being a part of this event with my needle felted creations on Monday 27th May. Hope to see you there.

#hobbzdesigns #birmingham #craftmarket #giftideas

[Coffin Works @CoffinWorks]

Just one month to go until our next May-Kers Market! 🎉 So, get the date in your diaries and keep your eyes peeled for news coming soon of the fab makers joining us next month!

🗓️ Bank Holiday Monday 27th May
⏰ 11am - 4pm
💰 FREE entry to market and 25% off Guided tours!

[Rachel @HobbzDesigns]

Tomorrow I’ll be at the Spring Fair at Wylde Green United Reformed Church from 11am till 3pm. Lots of local craft stalls plus food and refreshments. Hope to see you there. #boldmere #suttoncoldfield #springfair #giftideas #wyldegreen

[Rachel @HobbzDesigns]

If you're interested in learning to needle felt then I'm running the first of a few workshops this year on Monday 22nd April from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Find more info here: https://t.co/5c99ki8ftJ

#felting #workshop #brum #birmingham #suttoncoldfield #seascape

[Rachel @HobbzDesigns]

I’m back at @mac_birmingham this Sunday 6th April with my needle felted creations for their Arts Market. Local artists and designer-makers will be there from 11am till 5pm. If you’re around would be great to say hi. #artmarket #madeinbrum #0121creatives #giftideas

[Rachel @HobbzDesigns]

First event of the year for me this Saturday at @RuskinGlassCtr from 10:00 till 4:00pm in Stourbridge DY8 4HF. Plenty of craft stalls, children's activities and live performances. Free entry. Hope to see you there. #stourbridge #craftfair #giftideas