Meet the maker Victoria

Well hello there! Nice to meet you.

I am Victoria aka Dizzy Miss James

I have a background in Art and Design and I love to draw, paint, print, craft and generally get messy. I love nothing more than to surround myself with the things that make me happy, colour, texture, fabrics and threads. I have a love of mid-century design, craft, illustration and a strange obsession with all things Pac-Man. I use recycled materials wherever possible, turning once loved items into something new. I am inspired by nature, fairytales, the woods and the magical creatures that live within them.

A few years ago my life took a challenging and unusual turn when I became ill with a balance disorder called uncompensated Labryinthits. This meant I felt severe dizziness all of the time and struggled to focus on everyday tasks I previously took for granted. Unfortunately I had to give up my job and put on hold my aspirations of being an artist to concentrate on my health. During my time in recovery as I adjusted to my balance disorder my mum gave me a bag of unwanted cloths. I started sewing and made brooches from old jeans and shirts. I gave them to family members as gifts, whatever the occasion, I found it helped with my condition and I just couldn't stop making. I began to turn my character sketches into fabric brooches and embroidery hoop art. Before I knew it I was surrounded by my creations and had run out of space! I decided to start selling them online and Dizzy Miss James was born.

Please take a look at my shop Dizzy Miss James and see my lastest designs. If you have any requests or commissions feel free to contact me for a chat.

For more information on balance disorders and dizziness problems take a look at www.labyrinthitis.org.uk

Thanks for stopping by!