Resources
Welcome
Are you interested in the art and history of embroidery? Then Stitch Safari is just for you.
Stitch Safari Podcast began in 2020 and has now reached over 70 episodes and 7.5K downloads.
Supported by the Stitch Safari website, FB and IG pages, it’s a great place to learn about the art of the needle and its uses throughout history.
I begin with the evolution of needle and thread and move through periods to get an overall understanding of embroidery and its innovation over time. Come and explore with me!
The following Checklists are an insight into how I work. Use them to become more productive, save time and develop as an artist. Download by clicking on each title.
Creativity: be inspired, imagine and innovate to express your vision.
Why Keep A Creative Journal?
25 Ideas to Boost Creativity
Take Your Camera For A Walk
Photographing Your Textile Art
Styling A Textile Photoshoot
Design: to plan, sketch or represent.
Design Devices and Possibilities
Begin Where?
Extending Design
Look Back to Move Forward
The Design Pyramid
Personal Growth: unlock your potential to reach your dreams.
Steps to Success
Your Artistic Voice and Style
Writing: write about your work with vigour, energy and passion.
Energised Writing
Tell Your Story
Photo-books for Inspiration
Images are my go-to resource for instant inspiration. So much so, it’s become a passion. A little editing, a little magic, and voila, job done. Just tap on each image for brilliant photo-book inspiration, all taken on my i-phone – they just take a few moments to load. Use your images and work your own magic.
Take Your Camera
My i-phone is with me most of the time. All these images were either taken on walks or at home. Simple, accessible and meaningful.
Collage
One of the easiest, and most economical methods to create design inspiration. Just takes some time and imagination.
Flat Lay Photography
Flat-Lay Photography really is an all-time favourite. Book a photoshoot with yourself and keep taking shots from different angles. Fun.
Free Wallpapers for your Desktop. Just click on image to Download.
