Blog

Hello and welcome to my Blog especially for textile artists, combining inspiration, personal growth, creativity and design.  All the good things!

Colour in Embroidery

Colour in Embroidery

I've just recorded an episode podcast for my Stitch Safari on 'Colour in Embroidery'. As this topic is so important, I thought I'd write about it here too. What amazes me is that with all the whizz-bang theory, tools and technology, people are still struggling to work...

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Chores

Chores

As an exhibiting textile artist, I sometimes find that life can be overwhelming. And by life, I'm including my private, family, and professional life in this often jumbled mix. So as my home has to continue to function, regardless of what I have going on in my...

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Stitching A Small Series

Stitching A Small Series

When you have an idea for a theme and that urge to stitch grabs hold, you just have to follow your inspiration. And that's exactly what I did with this small series based very loosely on Wildflowers. I wanted to capture the essence of wildness, freedom, pattern and...

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Igniting Passion

Igniting Passion

I don't teach frequently, but when I do I like to be well prepared and have a clear plan of outcomes as well as visuals to help support the aims and techniques on offer. My latest workshop, Underwater Gardens, presented at the Timeless Textiles Gallery in beautiful...

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Finding Your Tribe

Finding Your Tribe

As artists, I think we've all experienced set-downs, unkind comments, and just plain bad manners. As adults, we need to separate ourselves from that constant negativity or it may impede our artistic growth and happiness. And sometimes, just sometimes, that separation...

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Working on Paper

Working on Paper

So, with the Christmas season fast approaching, why not fill your own stocking with some quality papers, markers, paints, glue, and brushes and use the time between Christmas and New Year to do nothing but create amazing bases for embroidery?

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New Work

New Work

Not everything works, that’s a given, but finding new avenues to explore is really more about persistence, confidence, and learning to rely on your instincts.

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