About Contrary To Reason - Textile Artist
About Contrary To Reason
Contrary To Reason began in September 2019 when textile artist Rachel Anderson had completed her full-time BA Hons in Textiles, and was seeking a full time creative pursuit.
Based in East Yorkshire, Rachel Anderson specialises in freemotion machine embroidery, using the sewing machine as a tool to draw.
Often experimenting with textile design, her works include signature fabrics that are developed as a result of experimenting with paper marbling to acheive fluid patterns to contrast the rigid stitches that lie on the surface.
Rachel is also regularly teaching Textiles for Hull based Feral Art School, and also hosts a range of one off creative textile workshops independently, as well as for many local organisations including East Riding Libraries, Ferens Art Gallery, Knitting & Stitching Shows, and Our Big Picture in Grimsby.
Passionate about delivering textiles to all, Rachel is also developing a range of artist designed postal art kits which you can find here.
Rachel is also keen to write about the arts and textiles in particular, and has begun doing so for a range of publications, which you can see here.
Sustainability is incredibly important to the brand, and pieces are created with only the most sustainable materials, including recycled fabrics and as few plastics as possible.
All packaging is recyclable and compostable where possible.
Read the blog to stay up to date with the brand.
Shipping & Returns Policy
Ready made items including kits and original works are shipped within 1-3 working days by second class post unless upgraded at checkout.
Made to order items are shipped within the timeframe indicated on the specific product page.
Should you wish to return your item, you can do so for a full refund, providing it is returned in a re-sellable condition. Your item should be returned within 28 days of purchase, and a full refund will be processed upon receipt of the returned item(s).
If an item arrives damage or in a less than advertised condition, you can claim a full refund or a replacement for no extra charge.
Items should be returned to the sender address displayed on your items postage label.