Dear Emma, Handmade Designs is Cathy Emmott’s textile art. Working from her home in the Yorkshire Dales she makes a range of products that all include her original appliqué and freehand embroidery designs with vintage fabrics.

The name Dear Emma is warm, informal and affectionate and embodies the essence and style of what Cathy’s designs are about.

"I have always had an affection for handcrafted products, understanding the thought, care and nurturing that has gone into creating something from scratch. I love to create items that I would wear, or have complimenting the rooms in my house.

I make use of fabric remnants and vintage haberdashery and am keen to recycle fabrics where I can. I love to re-use materials because of their history, be it an old button from a favourite coat or a square of fabric from an old dress.

None of my pieces are exactly the same because of the hand stitched detail, plus the fact that many of the fabrics are found in small quantities. I am happy to make individual items and one offs."

- Cathy Emmott January 2008