INSPIRING PEOPLE

Laura Strutt is the author of craft books such as Modern Embroidery. She tells us how she combines her love of stitching with a writing career…

Written byLucy Evans

Working in an environment where I could combine my love of writing with a passion for creative pursuits was a fantastic opportunity

When it comes to dream jobs for keen crafters, the opportunity to write about your favourite hobby can seem too good to be true. But that’s exactly the career path Laura Stru has taken - where her editing and writing background has taken her on a journey to becoming a full-time craft designer, consultant and author.

Laura has been into needlecrafts practically her whole life, “I feel like I have been making and crafting since I was a very lile girl,” she explains. “My family all seem to have a strong creative flair - my mum and sister are avid kniers, along with both my grandmothers. My maternal grandad was a talented calligrapher alongside being a prey handy with embroidery needles! I’d say that I’m a multi-disciplinary crafter, and find the process of creating as satisfying as the finished piece. I’m particularity aracted to projects that encourage me to slow my pace and bring me back to the present - hand sewing is excellent for that!”