Alison Dingle
Alison was born in Bridlington on the East Yorkshire coast
in 1970. She has always been influenced by the seaside, but
does still doesn't like sand in her shoes or sandwiches.
Much of the fabric she uses is recycled, having started
life as garments, soft furnishings or offcuts sourced from
all over the country. She has had a needle and thread with
her for as long as anyone can remember, and started making
bags when a few people saw her own bags and asked if she
could make some for them.
Very often the size and style of the bag is suggested by
the fabric used, and no two are identical.
She sells ready made bags at local craft fairs and makes
bespoke bags to order.
Other fabric items she makes include cushions, throws and
decorative bunting.
Her handmade greetings cards are made from a mixture of her
own photographs and embroidery.
Alison's bags have been on sale at the contemporary craft
shop at Artlink, Princes Avenue, Hull.
dinglecreative were at the first Artlink Art and Craft
Fair, Prince's Avenue, Hull