'The Faraway Collection' Ep. 4 S.2 'Design Diary (Patreon)

Welcome to Season 2 of our 'Design Diary' series!

In 2023 Kay tackled her first ever matched collection. Based on one of her favourite books, this set of mitts, hat and now finally cowl are now complete! In todays show Kay introduces you to the Whitzisname Cowl and shares with you the story of its creation. She also tries on the full set for the first time anywhere!

Join Kay as she:

• Introduces you to the final pattern in her 2023 Magic Faraway Collection launching on the 1st September 2023
• Looks back at the first two designs in the collection which you can find out more about here https://bakerybears.com/magic-faraway-mitts/ & https://bakerybears.com/land-of-spells/
• Discusses the inspiration behind this final pattern in the collectionand talks through the meaning behind each design element of ‘The Whatzisname Cowl’. Find out more about the pattern here https://bakerybears.com/whatzisname-cowl/
• Mentions and refers to ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ by Enid Blyton
• Talks through the challenge of designing a collection and the enjoyment she has taken from this whole design journey
• Shares with you the challenges she has faced finding the perfect book for her design
• Discusses her general approach to designing and how things sometimes start out a little messy…..
• Mentions the Baltic Art Museum https://baltic.art
• Puts on the complete collection to show you what it looks like!

Catch up with the rest of Season 2 of Design Diary:

• Click here to watch - Episode 1 - Creating the Beachcombers
• Click here to watch - Episode 2 - The Land of Spells Hat
• Click here to watch - Episode 3 - Designing a Cross Stitch
• Click here to watch - Episode 4 - The Faraway Collection
• Click here to watch - Episode 5 - The  Fairground Socks
• Click here to watch - Episode 6 - My Favourite Blanket
• Click here to watch - Episode 7 - Why I Love Designing Socks
• Episode 8 coming 26th March 2024

Find all 30 episodes from Season 1 of Design Diary: https://www.patreon.com/posts/design-diary-1-28048329

Find something else to watch here : https://bakerybears.com/watch/

Kay & Dan x x