Artist Spotlight: Gladys & Gertie

Named after their lovely Grannie and Nana, sisters Pam and Linda have created a business in homage to the wonderful memories they have from learning to sew alongside two incredible women. Using a mixture of contemporary, vintage and found fabrics, they stand by the ‘make and mend’ ethos they were brought up with, producing sustainable and quirky creations. Creating a few pieces with each fabric, each item is handmade, unique and if you’re lucky, may show off the gorgeous hidden edging of their fabrics, from colour charts to signatures.

G&G use their studio space within MerseyMade to contribute to the supporting and welcoming environment we aspire to create. These sisters go above and beyond to welcome, from comforting textiles to personable conversations, we couldn’t love them more. 

“You’re never too old to start something new and follow your passion”

– G&G

So, to celebrate these lovely ladies, we’ve compiled just a few of their incredible pieces to show you exactly what they’re about.

Cushions 

Comfort is key and with these pieces, you couldn’t ask for more. With sizes varying, prices do also, so there’s something in everyone’s price range, for every location within the home. 

Buttons

Add a bit of something special to an old jacket or your own creation with these vintage textile-covered buttons. Utilising the offcuts of larger creations, these items ensure that as little material as possible is wasted. Such a simple way to make an item pop. 

Glasses Holder

If you’re anything like us here at MerseyMade, you’ll be constantly losing your glasses and/or glasses case (we’re a clumsy bunch). So, grab something that’s so pretty you’ll never want to misplace them again. With a range of fabrics, there’s a glasses case for everyone. 

Fabric Plant Pots

Give your green friend a well deserving home in these gorgeous fabric plant pots. Or use them for toilet roll, fabric storage or even fruit. Their purpose is endless. 

Quirky Clips

From adding detail to the back of oversized shirts to ensuring your bag is closed, these clips are a godsend for those moments where your clothes decide to work against you. And they look amazing. What more could you want?

Pinny

Determined to get back into baking? Fed up with paint getting on your favourite jeans? Us too. Let us introduce the cutest artisan pinnies you have ever seen, using a mixture of contemporary and vintage fabrics. They’re so nice you’ll feel guilty getting them dirty. But that’s what they’re there for. So, get creating!