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Over the years I have taught and demonstrated at res of art, craft and fashion. I’ve been very inspired
craft shows, guild meetings, local cooking schools by trailing through Pinterest, Instagram accounts
and I also hold small classes in my own kitchen. A of graphic designers and fashion socials.
cake decorators work life is typically quite lonely so Amazingly kids’ books have a huge amount of
spending time with others to teach them my craft is content that is very transferable to cakes.
so much fun, plus I get the added bonus of blabbing Lighting up the eyes of a youngster when the see
all day long about cakes which is my favourite topic. their birthday cake has got to be the best feeling
When I was asked to write a little about myself for in the world. Those big smiles and those
this magazine, I felt honoured as what I have seen inquisitive little fingers wanting to discover and
in terms of textile art is so incredibly inspiring. I only poke the icing is just delightful. It’s one of the
hope to be able to achieve something so amazing reasons I do what I do. Never is someone sad to
myself one day. I actually am what I call a hack sewer. receive cake. Cake is the ultimate happiness
I throw things together with very little technical sew- creator.
ing knowledge and hope that it stays together. The And so, with that I shall leave you with some of
world of textile art is something I’m very interested my top tips for a smooth and tasty cake. And
in. I’ve created a simple Applique work for my lounge always remember, a party without cake is just a
area and hope to expand on this area of craft in the meeting....
future. Happy creating everyone. Tracey
The best inspiration for cakes is to look at other gen