7.06.10
Salford University Graphic Design Degree Show
After searching for a date for the opening of Salford's Degree Show, I found out my piece was used in the article! You can see more images from the project in Visual Arts or view the University of Salford article.



Lizzy Smith Logo
An identity for makeup artist Lizzy Smith, who has just set up her own business in Greece this Summer.



6.06.10
Patchwork Cushion
Patchwork cushion made for my friend's birthday present.



Sun and Lunar Calendar
Created back in January, I have just found this piece! It's a datology diagram to show the average sunset, sunrise, moonrise and moon set for each month in 2010.



The Falls
From my trip to Wales last weekend taken on the way to the falls in Pontneathvaughan. Find a few more on my flickr.



Yum!
Fancied a spot of baking, so made some lovely ginger biscuits!



18.04.10
Zebra Finch
Inspired by my trip to the Barbican to see the Céleste Boursier-Mougenot exhibition. The birds seemed a little too domesticated as they tried to make a home in my bag! Not too sure what to do with the illustration just yet...



5.04.10
Brand New Bag
Made from old 70's paisley material, with front pocket, inside pocket and lining.



27.03.10
Working with Ultimate Holding Company
I am currently working with Manchester based studio UHC. Their main focus is on social and environmental change. Find their website here.



Featured on Found on Folksy
Received an email recently announcing I had been found on Folksy and feature don the website! Will be updating my Folksy soon with my new products! My folksy link is here . Have a look at the blog here, featuring some great crafty stuff!



Working at Typocom
Really busy at the moment so bit behind on the updates! I have recently completed two weeks working at Typocom, a graphic design company in Manchester. Check out their website here



Bag Design
Bag designed for a cancer charity as part of a competition. The image represents a cancerous cell spreading into normal cells.



3.03.10
Clutch Bag
First completed clutch bag! Watch out there'll be more coming soon.



Knitting Book
Nice old knitting book. Think from 40's / 50's....



11.02.10
Stitch
Finally giving my new sewing machine a good run! will be some new products in the shop soon.



21.01.10
Eva Elliott
Still in the process but here's a sneaky peak at the new identity for local designer craft maker Eva Elliott.



21.01.10
Prototype Owl
Owl broach made from felt and buttons. More coming soon to my shop!

shop.kirstinmckechnie.com



21.01.10
Of Whales and Men
Found this book in a charity shop. thought the map on the inside was really nice.




19.01.10
New Project...
New year, new calendar and one that lasts forever! Initials for promotional perpetual calendar.




04.01.10
Nice Iron
Was given this box full of sewing threads, but couldn't help liking the retro packaging.



01.01.10
Happy New Year!
Hope everyone had a great Christmas, and a brilliant start to the new year!



21.12.09
Christmas is coming...
I have been making and creating most of my Christmas presents this year, although more satisfying it is definitely more time consuming!




7.12.09
David Austen

'My love, I have been digging up my own bones in the garden again', was an exhibition I saw at the Ingleby Gallery when visiting Edinburgh. His simple type pieces were my favorite, and the flyers were particularly nice too.

www.inglebygallery.com




7.12.09
Debbie Smyth

Found Debbie's work at the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair in Manchester. Really like the intricacy of the pins and thread. She also won the prize sponsored by The Manchester Craft and Design Centre.

debbiesmyth.blogspot.com