'Meet The Artist' (No:30) | Denise Watts | Contemporary Bobbin Lace Artist

Contemporary Bobbin Lace artist, Denise Watts, explains how she creates her unique in intricate form of horsehair bobbin lace. Denise shares her thoughts behind her handmade dolls in “The Little Woman” exhibition. Each hand crafted paper mâché doll is hand painted before it is embellished with embroidery, vintage cloth, vintage finds and handmade bobbin lace. Denise - an international acclaimed artist - has been working in a contemporary way for nearly four decades. Filmed at the Knitting & Stitching Show 2019.

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