Alison J. Reid

Alison J Reid is a teacher, textile designer, author and illustrator. During the 1980's Alison gained a degree in Fashion and Textiles from Liverpool Polytechnic and went on to run her own company selling hand-dyed and hand-stitched braids to fashion and Interior houses such as Marc Jacobs (USA), Etro and Rubelli (Italy) and TakaShimaya (New York) and to the actress Nicole Kidman. Alison is also an illustrator and she has provided illustrations to the Strawberry Field Centre in Liverpool amongst others. Textile works have featured in many magazines and publications including Selvedge Magazine, Elle, Elle Decoration, Vogue, Homes and Gardens and The World of Interiors. She is the author of the Stitch 50 series published by David & Charles which includes, Stitch 50 Dogs, Stitch 50 Cats and Stitch 50 Birds. Alison is a regular guest designer on Sewing Street TV. Instagram - @alisonjsewingreid