Matching Pegs

There is really only one thing that I get slightly obsessive about – colour.

When I was young, I think I spent more time arranging my derwent pencils into interesting colour combinations, than actually using them to draw (although I did draw a lot).

The strangest way this obsession manifests itself in my life now, is that I always hang up clothes on the washing line with matching pegs.  Not only do the pegs have to match each other, but also coordinate in a pleasing way with the garment I am hanging.  I hang a lot of washing (I have three young children) and due to the favourable climate, I only use the dryer about once every 6 months.   In fact, washing is the only domestic chore that I am any good at, as I would always prefer sewing/creating to cooking or cleaning.  Anyway, the peg thing is a pretty harmless habit to have, and not really that quirky - but it does amuse my friends.

I love choosing fabrics for projects almost as much as I like designing or Sewing with it.  One dream job of mine would be to design fabric or applique and stitchery patterns, but another would be just working in a patchwork/quilting store, helping people who are not sure which colour fabrics go well together.  I have too many “favourite colours” to count but most of them are warm.

I live in a North Eastern suburb of Melbourne, Australia. I met my husband at University, where we were both studying design. We have 2 daughters (youngest and oldest) and 1 son. Life is good.

You can email me at… claire(at)matchingpegs(dot)com