Wonderful Seed Heads
Yesterday I revisited machine embroidery and started work on a group of small textile hangings. These are for an Embroiderers Guild exhibition at Scampston this summer. I am hoping to explore some … Continue reading
More felt making
This fabric is made using machine felted knitted squares. I am making some textile hangings for exhibitions this year but it is tempting to make some crazy hats too. I like the … Continue reading
Using the embellishing machine to make felt
I have been learning how to use an embellishing machine – a great internet auction find. I have been knitting pieces to felt and using charity shop scarves to create … Continue reading
Making a Brooch workshop Jan 16
Here are some lovely pieces of embroidery work started in my brooch making workshop a couple of weeks ago.
Experimenting
I am making some brooches based on my larger embroidered works.
New projects
I am enjoying working on some traditional patch work, making hand stitched log cabins.
October Stitch Workshop
Here is some wonderful work that was created in my embroidery workshop for the York Branch of The Embroiderers Guild. It was a rainy October day and we had a … Continue reading
A lot of stitching
I have spent this summer working on a number of embroidery and stitch projects including experimenting with my new embellishing machine. I can now spend time getting some more work … Continue reading
Exhibiting at Beverley Art Gallery
I am a member of an exhibiting group and we recently had an exhibition of our work at Beverley Art Gallery. The works were based on the seascape paintings in … Continue reading