textile artist & embroidery designer
As a
textile artist, I revel in the infinite creative possibilities of my chosen
medium.
Although
I specialise in free machine embroidery, I draw on a wide range of techniques
to realise my ideas. These include
papermaking, felting, hand embroidery, dyeing and metalwork.
My
work is varied and constantly evolving, but recurring themes emerge – especially
the natural environment and man’s impact upon it through the ages.
As
well as wall-hung art, I make 3D decorative and functional objects such as
bowls, bags, jewellery and clocks. I
also design projects for magazines, helping to bring contemporary embroidery to
a wider audience.
Selected Exhibitions
2007 “Compilation” Platform Gallery, Clitheroe, Lancashire.
2007 “Textilia III: Hanging By A Thread”, ICHF Fashion, Embroidery
and Stitch, Harrogate,
2007 “Creative Calderdale Garden Party”, Heart Gallery, Hebden
Bridge, Yorkshire.
2007 “Textilia III: Journeys Continued”, No. 6 Studio Gallery,
Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire.
2006 “Textilia III: Journeys”, Farfield Mill, Sedbergh, Cumbria.
2006 “Cornucopia” Platform Gallery, Clitheroe, Lancashire.
2006 ‘Textilia III’ group exhibition, ICHF Fashion and Embroidery,
Harrogate,
2006 ‘Textilia III @ Lotherton’, group exhibition, Lotherton Hall,
near Leeds,
2005 ‘Textilia III’ group exhibition, East Riddlesden Hall,
Keighley,
2005 ‘Textilia III’ group exhibition, ICHF Fashion and Embroidery,
Harrogate,
2004 ‘Textilia III’ group exhibition, ICHF Fashion and Embroidery,
Harrogate,
2004 ‘Anti-War Medals’, Fiberart Gallery, St Ives, Cornwall.
2004 ‘Small World’, Oriel Myrddin, Carmarthen.
2004 ‘Summer Exhibition, Scissors Paper Stone, Hutton Henry.
2004 ‘Design for Living: Contemporary Textiles from Yorkshire’,
2004 ‘Riches of Stitches’, Collins Gallery,
2003 ‘Crafts at the Brewery’ (solo Christmas craft showcase),
Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal, Cumbria.
2003 ‘Freedom in Stitch’ finalists (awarded 1st prize,
Professional category), Knitting and Stitching Shows,
2003 Texere Yarns 27th Anniversary Competition Prizewinners,
ICHF Fashion and Embroidery Show, Harrogate, Knitting and Stitching Show,
2003 ‘Textilia III’ group exhibition, ICHF Fashion and Embroidery,
Harrogate,
2003 ‘Textilia III’ group exhibition, East Riddlesden Hall,
Keighley,
2003 ‘Textiles at 124 Gallery’, 124 Gallery, Ilkley,
2002 ‘Hats and Handbags’ finalists, Knitting and Stitching Shows,
2002 ‘Winter Show’, Smithfield Gallery,
2001 ‘Classic Stitches New Designers’, ‘Cross Stitch to Barbed
Wire’ (Knitting and Stitching Shows),
1995
Publications: Books
Fiberarts Design Book 7, Ed. Susan Mowery Kieffer, published by
Lark Books, May 2004, ISBN: 1579905218. (Featured artist).
The Textile Directory 2004, Ed. Sue Richardson, Word4Word, ISBN: 0954120922.
(Cover illustrations)
Publications: Magazines
2006 ‘Out of
Eden’ (pieced fabric bowl), Classic Stitches, Issue 73.
2006
‘Sumptuous Velvet’ (machine embroidered bag), Classic Stitches, Issue 73.
2005
‘Lavender Bonbons’ (embroidered sweets), Classic Stitches, Issue 71.
2005 ‘Formed
by Nature’ (agate bag), Classic Stitches, Issue 70.
2005 ‘Twice
as Nice’ (woven paper notebook), Classic Stitches, Issue 68.
2005 ‘Golden
Filigree’ (bracelet), Classic Stitches, Issue 67.
2005 ‘Gold
Rush’ (brooches), Classic Stitches, Issue 66.
2005 ‘A Cut
Above’ (chenille bag), Classic Stitches, Issue 66.
2004 ‘Silver
Sensation’ (velvet bag), ‘Classic Stitches’, Issue 65.
2004 ‘Uptown’
magazine: ‘Hedgerow’ & ‘Garnet’ bowls featured in ‘Designer Update’
section.
2004 ‘A
Desert Zinger’ (cactus panel), ‘Classic Stitches’, Issue 63.
2004 ‘Country
Homes and Interiors’ magazine: ‘Anthracite’ bowl featured.
2004 Texere Competition Winners, Sewing World, Summer 2004 issue.
2004 Texere Competition Winners, Workbox, Issue 89.
2003 ‘Freedom in Stitch 2003’ (feature on winning entries),
‘Classic Stitches’, Issue 60.
2003 ‘Funky Flowers’ (daisy brooches), ‘Classic Stitches’, Issue
60.
2003 ‘Take Note’ (sketchbook cover), ‘Classic Stitches’, Issue 60.
2003 ‘Licht & Donker’ (slashed silk bag), ‘Klassiek Borduren’,
Issue 1.
2003 ‘Silk Dimensions’ (3-D Xmas bauble), ‘Classic Stitches’, Issue
59.
2003 ‘Bold and Bright’ (machine embroidered panel), ‘Classic
Stitches’, Issue 57.
2003 ‘Free and Easy’ (spectacle case), ‘Classic Stitches’, Issue
56.
2003 ‘Country Landscape’ (machine embroidered panel), ‘Classic
Stitches’, Issue 55.
2003 ‘Seeing Double’ (canvaswork pincushion), ‘Classic Stitches’,
Issue 55.
2002 ‘A Traditional Touch’ (wreath Xmas card), ‘Classic Stitches’,
Issue 53.
2002 ‘A Colourful Contrast’ (foxglove panel), ‘Classic Stitches’
Issue 51.
2002 ’Light and Shade’ (slashed silk bag), ‘Classic Stitches’ Issue
49.
2002 ‘Magical Metallic’ (soluble lace/metal bracelet), ‘Classic
Stitches’ Issue 48.
2001 ‘Three of a Kind’ (feature to tie in with New Designers
exhibit), ‘Classic Stitches’ Issue 47.
2001 ‘A Trio of Trees’ (3D white and gold trees), ‘Classic
Stitches’ Issue 47.
2001 ‘Natural Effects’ (paper appliqué notebooks), ‘Classic
Stitches’ Issue 46.
2001 ‘Elegant Leaves’ (velvet appliqué notebook cover), ‘Classic
Stitches’ Issue 45.
2001 ‘As Time Goes By’ (appliqué clock), ‘Classic Stitches’ Issue
44.
2001 ‘Pastel Perfection’, (soluble lace bowls), ‘Classic Stitches’
Issue 43.
2001 ‘A Dash of Spice’ (appliqué bag), ‘Classic Stitches’ Issue 43.
2000 ‘Glowing Autumn Shades’ (leaves hanging), ‘Classic Stitches’
Issue 40.
2000 ‘Purple Patch’ (cathedral window brooch), ‘Classic Stitches’
Issue 37.
1999 ‘Embroidered Jewels’ (‘diamond’ brooch and earrings), ‘Classic
Stitches’ Issue 33.
1998 ‘Cheery and Bright’ (strawberry needle case), ‘Classic
Stitches’ Issue 26.
1998 ‘Oriental Fancy’ (fan brooch), ‘Classic Stitches’ Issue 25.
1998 ‘Paper Bag Printing’
(cards), ‘Craft Creations Magazine’ Issue 9.
…. + More in press! Link to Classic
Stitches Magazine
Relevant Education
2000 City and Guilds Creative Embroidery Part II,
1998 NCFE Jewellery Making,
1998 City and Guilds Creative Embroidery Part I,
Membership
Textilia
III textile artists’ group
Academic
research (PhD in palaeo-ecology), computer programming, University
administration.