I’ve already shared two of the four graduate showcases from the Harrogate Knit & Stitch show (see my earlier posts showing Kiara Johnson’s and Emily Cox’s work) and planned to do the same for the graduates I’m sharing today, however I only have a couple of photos of their work and much more to share from the show, so instead I’m sharing both in a single post.

I wish I had more photos as their work was amazing, and no less amazing than those I’ve shared previously - so it’s annoying in that respect. But anyway.

Liz’s work takes an exploratory approach looking at the intersections of material, language and touch. She works across embroidery, weave and print creating textural fabrics which just draw you in - and makes me want to touch them, which of course I didn’t (even though I really wanted to!)

Liz Tomes Graduate Showcase at the Harrogate Knit & Stitch Show November 2025 — GRADUATE SHOWCASE: LIZ TOMES

I loved the colours, I loved the texture and the apron in the photo above - or Convergent Frequencies to give it its title - investigates how rhythm and repetition can behave like sound. She says ‘this collection takes influence from tartan, houndstooth and her Hungarian heritage’ and was inspired by an photograph of embroidery threads strew across her studio table - I definitely know that feeling!

I also really love the the design, texture and colours of the fabric with the rust/yellow embroidery hanging on the lower rung of the ladder, which is part of the Auspicious Haptics collection. She says ‘there is an irony in their visibility - they are first seen, yet they invite touch’ and yes, I was already sitting on my hands (while standing up!) viewing this work.

It’s absolutely fascinating to me.

Equally fascinating, but entirely different is Amelia’s work. She too chose embroidery as the specialism for her degree and learnt how to use a wide range of industrial and domestic embroidery machinery as well as techniques to manipulate fabric.

This is textural in a different, almost sculptural way - the green and cream pieces (which are brooches) on the grey fabric are part of her ‘Wisps of Light’ collection which ‘explores the connection between natural light and enhanced wellbeing’ with inspiration from photographic blueprints and more.

The piece that really caught my eye though, was the olive green hanging in the centre of the picture below. It’s the type of piece that while I’m not sure exactly where it would hang, but one I would happily make space for. The naturally dyed silks are given textural elegance, and the shapes appear fluid but still able to retain their structure.

I’ve no idea how she’s made them, but I appreciate the end result and the colours used - they’re calming and tranquil, and I can see how these really could contribute to enhanced wellbeing. Which sounds a bit woo, but there you go.

In future posts from the show my plan is to share more from some of the galleries, which both inspired and amazed as always.