From my seaside studio in Kent I started The Black Rabbit in 2006 making a whole range of products that were influenced by my training in knitwear design, lots of stripey things with plenty of colour. The business name came from the rare black rabbits you can spot on the Shetlands, where my husband and I got married (a perfect honeymoon for a knitter). I began by approaching shops and was delighted that my first customer was Liberty of London. I have since sold my products to stores worldwide including Anthropologie USA and The Wellcome Collection. My range really developed over time, as I discovered what people really loved most were my colourful, patterned illustrations of animals and nature. I’m always warmed by the cheery responses from customers, who I hope can feel the happiness that goes into designing them. Having always used collage in my creative process, I now also offer framed wall pieces of my original work. I make intricate cut paper collages inspired by historical textile design and folk art.