I developed my background in traditional embroidery through my degree in Art and Design, which I completed in 1990. I specialised in textiles and developed a passion for texture and colour. I continued my studies with a PGCE and have been teaching in schools since 1991. I completed my City and Guilds in embroidery during 2004. I am currently a lecturer in City and Guilds Design and Embroidery at Eccles Farm Needlework Centre as well as teaching in schools. I have been an artist in residence in schools and a registered schools and a registered schools project artist.
As a designer in an artists' studio centre, I have provided courses for adults and children as well as selling my work. As a full time designer, I have designed and sold commercial art nationally and I have exhibited my textile work widely as a member of eclectic art groups. The main focus of my work is currently as a member of One Step On.
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Title: Flower Chain
Technique/materials: Machine embroidery on organza/mixed fibres and hand beading.
Size: 15cmx30cm
Title: Floating on Air
Technique/Materials: Machine embroidery on organza. Hand beading and goldwork on pure silk.
Size: 20 x 20.5
Technique/Materials: Machine embroidery and beading on organza/mixed fibres. Batik cotton fabric.
Size:10.5 x 10.5
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Title: Flower Study in Blue.
Technique/Materials: Mixed fibres embellished on felt, machine embroidery, beading and organza on calico.
Size: 15 x 45 cm
Above: Time and Lace 2
Size:27cm x 30cm
Materials: Stitched embossed copper and hand beaded reclaimed lace, copper wire and beads.
Materials: 3D machine embroidered butterflies on organza, with hand stitching and beading
Lily Hat
Above: Natural Elements (bag)
Size: 24cm x 26cm x 9cm
Materials: Dry felted natural wool tops and silk fibres,. trimmed with machine embroidery and hand stitching. Driftwood handle.
Left: Message in a Bottle
Size: 25cmx36cm
Materials: felt, hand dyed scrim, Angelina fibres, beading (driftwood and glass assembled)
The pebbles are felted, heat treated, gilded and layered. The surface is encrusted with hand embroidery and beading.
Source: Based on Cornish beaches, where the driftwood was collected.
Title: Waterfalll
Size: 45cmx80cm
Materials: Organza, scrim, Xpandaprint, wire, wool tops, beads and Vilene.
Source: From a study of work based on reflections and colours in water.
Title: What Lies Beyond
Size: 57cmx57cm Framed panel
Materials: dyed cotton, beading, machine embroidery
Source: Abstract design from studies based on movement and reflections in water.
Title: Pearl Tiara
Size: 13cm x 8cm
Materials: wire, glass beads, diamante stones and pearls.
Title: Princess Tiara
Size: 8cm (base)x12cmx7cm
Materials: Wire and glass bead coronet.