My mission's simple, create POSITIVE and EMPOWERING Textiles Art, Embroidery, Illustration & Pattern Design! 

This time next week the @prismtextiles FRAGILITY exhibition at @hoxton_arches will be open and these pieces (that I am so proud to be exhibiting alongside such a talented group of Textiles artists) will be on full display. As if that wasn't enough to tempt you, there will also be an exhibition shop which will be featuring some of my most popular stitch based cards and prints! I really can't wait to share these pieces in their full glory, and (if like me) you can't wait, make sure you swipe to the end of these pics for full details of the exhibition or head to my websites events section for more details.
I have been holding off posting about this for what feels like ages... But in actual fact it has been just under a week. After lots of experiments and trials @benalgarcarving built me a giant (well as big as will fit in my studio at the moment) loom/frame!! I absolutely love it and have been fitting in time to experiment wherever I can! I am loving matching up the different colour combinations and designing wall hangings hopefully ready for @bucksartweeksofficial and to show at @madeinbedford... trying not to get too ahead of myself as this is a brand new skill but couldn't wait to share!! Would love to know what you think 😍
It has been a while since I posted on the grid, for anyone who has taken a look at my Insta stories recently you may have noticed why. I have been working away on two pieces for @prismtextiles FRAGILITY exhibition. I think it is true for many creatives and definitely for me, once I have an idea, I have to see how it turns out... even if there aren't enough hours in the day to make it happen! That is definitely how the run up to this exhibition has been for me, desperately striving to create what I had in my mind, and even then it doesn't always go to plan!! This little snap shot shows one of my finished pieces that I am truly proud of and cannot wait to share in person at @hoxton_arches from 29th May - 9th June. For now... Back to tweaking my other piece 😁
There is so much going on in my little studio at the moment, large stitched pieces for @prismtextiles FRAGILITY exhibition, sketches and ideas for both @madeinbedford at Number 13 and @bucksartweeksofficial too... So it feels like sometimes I haven't got much to share but tiny snippets of work in progress... But with this beauty I really wanted to share, it is my next step with punch needle and is an experiment for a wonderful wall hanging, I love both the textures and the colours of this piece and I am improving with his new skill with every stitch which is just as exciting to me as the end product!! Watch this space for more punch needle experiments and for more behind the scenes looks at the 3 shows I have coming up (all before the end of June 😆)
Back once again in the glorious sunshine at the @forestersarmsbedford for the afternoon with fellow stallholder @cmwebbartphoto, we have a wide variety of fab works on display until 6pm along with food from @chicken_george_jnr what's not to love!!
Sharing a sneaky snapshot of what I am working on at the moment (working on a bank holiday isn't so bad when it looks like this) all for the @prismtextiles FRAGILITY exhibition at @hoxton_arches from Wednesday, 29th May - Sunday, 9th June 2019! You can see this beauty in full along with another piece by me and a whole host of fantastic works by the #prismtextiles group! If you can't wait that long, I will be at @forestersarmsbedford tomorrow with a range of ready to purchase cards and prints, so why not join me in the sunshine!! Have a fab Easter weekend everyone!
I have had over a week to recover from the fab @madeinbedford Spring Artisan Fair, thank you so much for everyone who came along to say hello and a special thank you to everyone who bought a card, print, punch needle or sewn piece, every sale really means so much, to know that my art is making its way to a happy new home and that I can keep on creating!! The next event (where some of these lovely new pieces will be on sale), is THIS SATURDAY at @forestersarmsbedford from 1-6pm with lots of fun activities and food, suitable for the whole family! Looking forward to it already!
And we are open!! Here until 4pm with a smile and some sewing at @madeinbedford Sprig Artisan Fair at the Corn Exchange! A whole host of new and 'old' favourites on display!
A brand new print run is hot off the presses and ready to go all in time for the @madeinbedford Spring Artisan Fair, some favourites from the Christmas markets as well as some new prints, new card collections and a few fun pieces of punch needle jewellery!! So excited to share it with you all in person 😍 so make sure you head to the Bedford Corn Exchange this Sunday to see all this and a whole host of other talented makers, artists and artisans! See you there!
Happy Thursday all!! If you follow my Instagram stories I have been sharing lots of mothers day edits from the items I sell online (thanks to all who ordered) through to my lovely stockists... but as it is almost the weekend 😳 I just wanted to quickly share some alternative Mother's Day (or I deserve it so I am treating myself day) ideas that are out there on my lovely local high street (so no panicking it won't arrive in time). From a quirky maintenance free #cactus or #rose plant through to bright and beautiful ready framed prints (all available in @happydashery )... And not forgetting the all important card (available in @epanouilifestyle )! Swipe across to see the whole selection! Hope it helps 😁
Today, I have a question for all you lovely followers. Are you looking to try something new, perfect forgotten skills, or a great group activity (a great Mothers Day gift). Well this could be the workshop for you, taking place at @on_thehighstreet in Stony Stratford, I will be running a Modern Embroidery workshop, perfect for all levels and great fun too! All materials are provided and you even get your own starter kit to take home with you so you can keep on stitching after the workshop! Click the link in the bio to find out more and to book your place.
Hope everyone is having a fab weekend! I just wanted to take a moment to share the new updated and restocked shelf at the beautiful @happydashery! Including felt plants, cacti and a brand new rainbow print!! Grab them while you can, these are moving fast 😲 I'm off to continue creating for the next restock!! I love being a part of such a beautiful shop!