Welcome
(Formerly Stitched-Art.Com)
My work reflects my passion for stitching by hand – putting thread to needle and needle to fabric. I am inspired by the flowing shapes of the natural world as well as the amazing beauty of the human form. Taking great time and care, I create intricately stitched pieces using diverse materials including silk and gold, linen and leather, employing techniques that are often hundreds of years old.
Historically, embroidery has always played an important role in marking significant events, and I hope that by exploring the symbolism and sacredness in everyday life today, this enchanting art form will find new opportunities and a growing audience.
I welcome private commissions from individuals or groups and hope to be exhibiting through a small number of specialist galleries throughout Britain in the near future. I also teach a number of traditional embroidery techniques as well as offering talks on various aspects of the art.
NEWS UPDATE:
8 New Kits & Classes for 2009-2010!
Introduction to Hand Embroidery; Goldwork Beetle; Stumpwork Holly; Broderie Anglaise Lavender Roundels; Stumpwork Snowdrops; Stumpwork Violets; Keepsake Boxes - check the Events page for class dates, and keep your eye on this site for online kit sales, coming soon...
I'm delighted to confirm that you can now buy my kits at Creativity, the fabulous craft supplies shop in Clifton, Bristol (www.creativitycraftsuppliers.co.uk)! I will also be selling these kits plus other materials and equipment online, in a new section on this website. The whole site will be re-launched with an online shop, blog, tips, free designs and more, so don't forget to come back and visit!
Also, I'm pleased to say that I'm working with the Royal School of Needlework to bring several exciting day classes to Bristol in 2009 and 2010 (see my events diary for details, or contact the RSN directly). They will be run out of the delightfully re-furbished Downend Folk House in Northeast Bristol, so if you'd like a taste of the RSN without the long trek to London, join us in Bristol!
At last, a weekly evening class for complete beginners in hand embroidery - join me at Stoke Lodge in Bristol from September onwards! Absolutely no experience required - the first project will be a gorgeously embroidered needlecase - come to the Stoke Lodge Summer Exhibition on July 24th and 25th to see it for yourself and sign up to all the workshops and have a chat with me!