Rebekah Johnston
Textile Artist and workshop Facilitator Nottingham
Slow Stitch, Appliqué, and Custom Creations
Discover the joy of creating with my range of digital tutorials, designed to help you explore slow stitching, appliqué, and other textile techniques. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced maker, these step-by-step guides will inspire you to craft something truly unique, using sustainable and repurposed materials.
For those seeking original art, explore my collection of handcrafted textile pieces, including quilts, bespoke wall hangings, and appliqué works. Each design is thoughtfully created to bring warmth, texture, and meaning to your space, using themes of memory, place, and connection.
Whether you’re here to learn, find inspiration, or bring a one-of-a-kind artwork into your home, there’s something special waiting for you. Explore tutorials, browse the shop, or get in touch to start a new creative journey.
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Digital Tutorials
For those who prefer to learn from the comfort of their own homes, I offer a range of video tutorials, PDF downloads, and kits. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced stitcher looking to explore new techniques, my resources are designed to guide you on your creative journey.
Whichever learning method you choose, my goal is to inspire and empower you to embrace the art of slow stitch, discover the joy of mindful making, and find your own creative voice. Why not browse my selection and start your creative journey today.
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Commission a unique wall hanging
Transform your interior with a bespoke wall hanging, tailored to reflect your style and story. Each piece is thoughtfully crafted using sustainable and repurposed fabrics, resulting in a one-of-a-kind artwork that brings texture, warmth, and personality to any space.
Whether you're looking to enhance a cosy nook, create a statement piece for a feature wall, or celebrate a special memory or theme, I work closely with you to design a textile piece that complements your vision. From selecting a colour palette to exploring patterns and techniques like applique, embroidery, or patchwork, your wall hanging will be a truly collaborative creation.
Let’s bring your space to life with a handmade artwork that’s as unique as you are. Get in touch to discuss your ideas and start the journey.
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Bring Original Textile Art into Your Home
Discover a collection of original art—textile pieces, quilts, wall hangings, and works on paper—each handcrafted with care and attention to detail. Featuring slow stitch techniques, applique, and thoughtful craftsmanship, every piece in my shop is one-of-a-kind, designed to add warmth, texture, and character to your space.
Crafted from sustainable materials and inspired by personal stories, natural forms, and the beauty of imperfection, these artworks are a celebration of artistry and creativity. From bold, graphic designs to more intricate, meditative compositions, each piece tells its own unique story and is ready to become a cherished part of your home.
Explore the shop to find the perfect artwork for your space or a meaningful gift for someone special.
Slow Stitch Kits- a collaboration with Helen Round
Our Slow Stitched Mini Quilt Kits and Slow stitched Coasters Kits are suitable for adults with no previous sewing experience. This is part of a collaboration between textile artists Rebekah Johnston and Helen Round. Helen creates beautiful and functional linen products inspired by the flora and fauna of the Cornish countryside and coastline. Rebekah creates quilted textiles that explore themes of emotional wellbeing. Together they share a passion for sustainably sourced linen making this a dream collaboration!
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Corporate and Private Workshops
Bring creativity and connection to your team or group with my Corporate and Private Workshops. Corporate workshops offer a unique opportunity to strengthen team connections through creativity and mindfulness. By engaging in stitching and other hands-on activities, participants can foster collaboration, reduce stress, and enhance communication. These workshops promote both personal well-being and creative connection, helping teams bond in a relaxed, focused environment that encourages problem-solving and innovation. Get in touch today to explore how we can work together!
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Community Art
With a focus on collaboration and community, I work as a Community Artist to bring people together through creativity. Whether it's guiding a group to create a large quilt or translating research into visual and tactile displays, I help communities express shared experiences and collective stories through art. My workshops encourage participation, creativity, and connection, allowing each individual’s voice to contribute to a greater narrative. These projects not only produce beautiful, meaningful works but also foster a sense of unity and belonging among participants. Get in touch to explore how we can collaborate on your community project.
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Tailored Creative Guidance
Looking for tailored guidance on your creative journey? My 1-to-1 sessions offer personalised support to help you develop your skills, refine your textile projects, or gain insights into building your artistic practice. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced maker, I’ll work with you to explore techniques, troubleshoot challenges, and inspire confidence in your work. Let’s create something meaningful together.
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Educational Settings
Bring creativity into your educational space with workshops designed to inspire and engage students of all ages.With 13 years of experience as a secondary art teacher, I bring a wealth of knowledge and creativity to educational spaces. Whether it’s hiring an artist for an Art Day, creating a school-wide quilt to celebrate an occasion or achievement, or helping students turn waste materials into imaginative designs, the possibilities are endless. From sustainable practices to collaborative textile projects, there are so many ways we can work together to spark creativity and make a lasting impact.
Hi, I'm Rebekah Johnston
textile artist and educator Nottingham
I create one-off quilted textiles exploring themes of emotional wellbeing. Each piece is slow-stitched by hand, a calming and meditative process.
A quilt is an object that offers comfort and protection- just as the act of making it comforts and protects me. A soft fabric hug that connects me to its eventual recipient; fabrics with memories that are passed on to create new ones.
My passion lies in empowering people to find their own creative voice, encouraging them to grow the confidence to know their own visual language. As a former art teacher, I bring years of experience in guiding others through their artistic journeys.
“Collaborating with Rebekah provided a valuable opportunity for us to share our research in a tactile, visual and accessible way. The process of crafting the exhibition brief, and discussing our research with Rebekah helped us to further reflect upon and articulate our own personal responses to the stories and the crucial messages we sought to convey.
We really valued Rebekah’s sensitivity and thoughtful approach, evident from the initial concept development to the final creation of the quilts. Every aspect, from the selection of fabrics and the use of natural, home-based dyes, to the overall design and different stitching techniques was meticulously considered. Rebekah’s own reflections on the process of creating the quilts and the ‘behind the scenes’ insight into her design approach offer an additional layer of understanding. In this way, Rebekah’s quilts, paired with their accompanying descriptions, offer a textured, tangible way into our research and the realities of everyday life for families living with housing insecurity.”
Hannah Fairbrother, Lead Researcher, The Fabric of Home.
