Join me as I experiment with colour, pattern and textile arts ...

I love photography, drawing, painting, working with fabrics/yarn and anything vintage ...





Sunday, 27 February 2011

Beaded Scarves - My latest Sew Weekly creation




These are in a velvety fabric that changes colour in the light. All are edged with hand sewn beaded fringing.

Thursday, 24 February 2011

Colour Reference







I've started a new colour book. Some examples of experiments ...

Monday, 21 February 2011

Sew Weekly


Here's the candy coloured tunic ...

Sew Weekly
















Since the beginning of this year, I've been following the themes set by the online challenge, 'The Sew Weekly'. My attempts so far include a Chanel style dress, a parka style coat influenced by something already seen in a shop, a blue flowered shirtdress, a top using fabric I already stashed away, a candy coloured tunic and a Valentine's apron.

Thursday, 17 February 2011
















I'm currently doing a City and Guilds qualification in hand knitting. I'm in the middle of module 3, but my favourite so far has been module 2 which concentrates on colour.

Monday, 7 February 2011

Commission - Mousehole, Cornwall


I had a picture in an exhibition and as a result, I received this commission. It's pen and wash, my favourite technique, depicting the harbour in Mousehole, Cornwall.

Thursday, 3 February 2011

Wednesday, 2 February 2011