Olive, who was one of a team of 60 chosen to embroider HRH The Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding dress under strict confidentiality at the Royal School of Needlework in the lead up to the Royal wedding in 2011, is challenging people to buy a pack of 25 fabrics and use all of them, in whole or part, to create a finished piece. All proceeds from the pack – which cost £10 – will go to Canine Partners.

Olive, from Haslemere, said: “I thought the Textile Art Challenge would be a fun way for people to be creative while also supporting a local charity. The base of the project doesn’t have to be fabric so you could add wood, plastic or ceramics. Participants don’t have to sew but can glue, paint or even rivet to make the finished piece, the choice is yours. I am also planning an exciting exhibition in February of all the finished pieces.”

If you are interested in taking on the Textile Challenge please contact Olive on 01428 642507 or visit facebook.com/textilechallenge for more information.