new work

Here is the latest embroidery, ready for framing. It is inspired by a garden at Chelsea Flower Show. I love irises and the effects of light.

woodcuts

I went on a course given by a local woodcutter. This is something I've always wanted to do, and I hoped it would take me out of my embroidery mindset, and point me in new directions. All part of the book idea, so that although I'm working hard for exhibitions, I feel a little more confident about changing my direction at some future time. Not giving up embroidery, but extending it.

another woodcut

Another wood cut I have been working on.

wood cut

here is a woodcut I have been experimenting with.

A necklace for the WI

I have been making this for the local show- the WI ( Womens Institute) have a stand. The competition brief is an embroidered necklace.

sunny sunday

A lovely day after all the rain. Friends came to stay and we walked by the sea. I must work tomorrow on my embroideries.

visitors this weekend

walking with friends this sunday

some embroideries

first post

Here is my first posting. Today the weather here in sW england is very wet despite it being july. However a good day for working at my embroideries inside at my sewing machine. I have an exhibition coming up, so am filled with panic. I started this to try and concentrate my mind towards a new direction- making artists books. This is very new.