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Passion is the best motivator!

What’s the best inspiration?  Passion.  That’s all you need to produce unique, original work.  Jump-start inspiration and move your work forward daily.

 

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Each week I publish an embroidery or design-based blog post.  Sign up to stay informed.

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Photography is not my forte – but I can just manage a few good images here and there.  I just love to make stitch shine.

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See how passion inspires new work, continuously.  Work that builds and continues to educate.  Work that sings with my voice.

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Read my weekly blog posts to see if they inspire you – or listen to my Stitch Safari Podcast.

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Creativity is inspired by passion – always.

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‘This book is like the Jane Austen of the Embroidery World in my opinion.  The writing is a little dated and flowery, but none-the-less sharply insightful, well-researched and logically portrayed, gently scattered with delightfully useful and informative line drawings and black-and-white plates.’  Astonishing Book Blog Post

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‘All too often it’s very easy to become entranced with the new.  But for me, looking back through old ideas and design work is just as mesmerizing and often uncovers forgotten gems.’  Look Back to Move Forward Blog Post 

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‘I can look at a new design at odd times and see different things each time – and that’s a good thing, as I need that time to consider, reflect, edit and perfect.’ Vision Boards -Storytelling for Textile Artists Blog Post