Anni Downs - Hatched & Patched

Anni Downs

Hatched & Patched

I am Anni Downs and the creator of all the patterns,
books and fabrics under the Hatched and Patched label.
I have been designing in the Patchwork arena
for over 20 years now and am still totally addicted.
There is always so much to learn, to be inspired by, to share.

I guess you would call my style whimsical,
having a little bit of quirky thrown in.
With a lot of my designs I like to tell a story,
sometimes with sayings, sometimes just with imagery.

I love using different mediums such as wool,
cottons and linens to create a little texture in my work,
and like a slightly low tonal value.
I like giving my work a slightly organic handmade look
combining stitchery, piecing and applique.

My style is a little bit quirky with a touch of whimsy.
I combine stitchery, applique and piecing
to create quilts, bags, tablerunners,
plus many other bits and pieces.
I love using hand dyed woven wools and other mediums.
I absolutely love the process of stitching and hand-work;
for me, it is certainly a form of meditation.

Slow & Steady