Fiona Daly is a textile designer maker, hand weaver, and author. Her practice is craft and research led, focusing on sustainable textiles, circular design, weave and education. Her practice is concerned with local wool production, use of rare sheep breed wools and weave design.

Fiona completed her Masters in Sustainable Textile Design at Chelsea College of Art, University of the Arts London, London. Critical Research Paper - ‘What are the challenges and benefits of using wool of Northern European Short-Tailed sheep breeds in pursuit of a local, sustainable, circular supply chain?’

Alongside her design and weaving practice, Fiona enjoys teaching weaving courses. Her experience includes designing courses for beginners and improvers; working with adults with learning disabilities, children and adult education.

Fiona is author of ‘Little Loom Weaving’ book, a comprehensive guide to frame loom weaving, which includes a brief history of weaving, useful tools and terminology, and a natural fibre and yarn index, step-by-step tutorials and five patterns for contemporary projects. Published in 2018, by Quarto Publishing (UK) and Princeton Architectural Press (US).

Awards

Future Makers (Design & Crafts Council of Ireland) Studio Support - Dec 2020

Weaving Residency Scholarship, 8B Kunstkollektivet, Denmark - Jan - Mar 2020

Bradford Textiles Society & British Wool Weave Award- Commendation, 2019

Clothworkers Award at Cockpit Arts - Shortlisted, 2019