My journey back into the world of textiles began with the exciting challenge of starting a new department teaching A-Level Textiles. This opportunity allowed me to fully immerse myself in my passions for fabrics and textures. Over the years, I have amassed a significant collection of fabric, a treasure trove hoarded with care and admiration for their unique qualities. Experimenting simply with straight stitch, seed stitch and natural undulations of the fabric gave me the confidence to dive on into colour. The New Horizons followed. I love to react to exhibition themes, the most recent works I’ve made are inspired by the theme of Horror in Nature. This subject matter easily fitted my narrative of recycling, reusing and repurposing found objects both human-made and natural. The inclusion of these treasures draws attention to the perilous place so much of our climate and it’s inhabitants find themselves in. The leftovers of my recycling fabrics from interior fabric books has produced another product…paper mush that I have made pats of paper, really rough and textured, I have previously incorporated it into textile or paperworks but an exhibition on just paper set me rolling in a new direction.

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The Grisly Cycle of Life. 30cm x 30cm. £185

My creative process is intuitive and deeply connected to the materials I work with. I allow the cloth to guide me, letting its natural folds and drape shape compositions. This organic approach results in pieces that often break free from the constraints of traditional frames.

Returning to the art of hand stitching, I have embraced the simplicity of this tradition. Whether it's the delicate speckle stitch or techniques borrowed from the Boro tradition of repair and mend, I feel each stitch breathes new life into these previously forgotten fabrics. These practices not only pay homage to the heritage of textiles but also I hope help celebrate the transformative power of creativity. My work evolves beyond mere fabric manipulation, becoming a narrative of texture, history, and personal expression.

I want to thank The Stitch Club for their inspirational website and workshops; these gave me the confidence to dive in and experiment. https://www.textileartist.org/

I would also like to thank the Textile Study Group, another invaluable group of highly experienced and creative people, who generously give an opportunity to learn from their vast knowledge with experiences like their Summer School. https://textilestudygroup.co.uk/