Textiles Gallery
Using a variety of techniques using both a sewing machine and hand sewing.
Products can range from wall-mounted to usable items including bags and cushions.
Fabric is the heart of these beautiful items, for fun, use or decoration
Textiles Gallery
Using a variety of techniques using both a sewing machine and hand sewing.
Products can range from wall-mounted to usable items including bags and cushions.
Fabric is the heart of these beautiful items, for fun, use or decoration
Free-Motion Embroidery
Drawings
Steve Blind Drawing, 2020
Blind drawing of a family friend
Hockey Tote Bag, 2014
Secret Santa gift for a hockey player
Stafford, UK, 2012
Drawing of a church and street, framed
St Paul’s Cathedral, 2015
Stitch drawing on disolvable fabric
Shoe and Batik, 2012
Batik resist painting and shoe in stitch
Singer Sewing Machine, 2014
Stitch on calico mounted on box frame
Text, Decorations & Wall Art
The Best, 2019
Quote sewn onto patterned fabric
Santiago, 2020
Name detail added to string art panel.
Be Good, Be Careful, 2018
Memorial hoop with quote and lyrics
Rainbow and Unicorn, 2021
Requested by a young child and personalised beyond belief!
Fisicamente Distantes, 2019
Message written in Spanish to connect with distant family overseas
Cake Time, 2015
Appliqué fairy cakes on a stand as a party table decoration
Decorative Bunting, 2020
To welcome their first child and personalise his surroundings.
Stocking Decorations, 2020
Mini, patchwork, Christmas tree decorations
Sewing
Bags & Pouches
Purple Messenger Bag, 2015
Commissioned by a work colleague who saw my own version and loved it
Diego’s Toy Tote, 2020
A fun way to tidy up for a toddler who’s family love visiting the seaside
Hockey Tote Bag, 2014
Secret Santa gift for a hockey player
My Mum is… Tote, 2019
A teaser gift for the big project that took far longer than expected
Batik Messenger Bag, 2014
Using a commercial pattern, I finally used these beautiful fabrics for myself!
I Love My Nan Tote, 2019
A simple reminder of the love between Granddaughter and Nanna
Block Printed Totes, 2020
Having fun with paint in a children’s workshop, block printing patterns
Jewellery Pouch, 2020
Sewn especially to protect a black and cream, knotted cord necklace I made
Denim Laptop Case, 2022
Repurposing my favourite jeans into something usable with circus lining
Cushions
Silver Anniversary, 2015
Commissioned to create a special celebratory wedding anniversary gift
Father Owl Cushion, 2015
Following a commercial pattern, this was given as a gift to a child
Carol is… Cushion, 2020
The most epic 60th birthday gift EVER! Completely personal to the receiver
Patchwork Cushions, 2015
Experimenting with patchwork styles and piping for the edging
Friendship Cushion, 2021
Given to a work colleague as a
thank-you gift for covering lessons.
Tree Cushion, 2015
Spring / Autumn inspired commission
to brighten up a dull living room
Stuffed Toys
Using commercial patterns, these toys were made as gifts for 3 special children
Parrot Toy, 2017
A special toy for a special boy, using fabrics also used in his quilt
Penguin Toy, 2019
A curious penguin for a curious little sister in the family
Monkey Toy, 2016
A cheeky little monkey received a cheeky little monkey toy
Quilts and Rugs
Filippo’s Quilt, 2017
Pattern side of the triangular patchwork quilt using a variety of fun fabrics
Filippo’s Quilt, 2017
Name side of the patchwork quilt for a young boy with a special name
Ariadna’s Quilt, 2015
The most time-consuming sewing project I’ve ever completed. Worth it!
Cookie Monster Rug, 2015
Given as a house-warming gift from a friend and ex-colleague.
Location
Modena, Italy