Thank you for visiting my website — feel free to have a look around…here’s a little information about me
My quilting has been on a journey over the last few years. Having learnt traditional patterns as a hobby over thirty years ago I have now begun to explore more modern designs. I live just outside London and my little study is floor to ceiling in boxes of fabric. Reinventing my design process has helped me to have more fun with fabric choices and to largely let the fabrics talk for themselves.
I love the combination of old and new; of the traditional and contemporary; patterns passed down through the generations and my personal contribution bringing something new. Even though I enjoy playing with large abstract prints I find using solids more appealing for their timeless appeal. I mainly work in linen, purely for the texture and natural element of the fibres, but also for the way linen blends so well with the hand quilting making a conversation together that will carry onto the next generation.
My second love is paper collage, enabling me to broaden my colour palette. From these simple paper creations, I have taken the idea through to quilt layouts. This not only challenges me in problem solving but excites me seeing my design in two creative mediums.
My Reflections quilt was acquired by The Quilters’ Guild of the British Isles in 2019 for their permanent collection to represent modern quilting. My Macaroons quilt has been featured by Festival Quilts 2020 and 2021 for their poster. The International Quilt Museum in Nebraska has acquired Frank and Serendipity II for their permanent collection. Needless to say I am absolutely thrilled to have my work featured in major Museums both sides of the
I was lucky enough to host a solo gallery ’Linen Works’ at The Festival of Quilts 2022 - thank you to everyone that visited. I will be hosting another gallery at Festival of Quilts 2024 along side JaeYoung EOM from South Korea - we are joining forces to create a gallery named The Space Between, showcasing both of our work and our connection via Instagram and Fabric.
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Quilts
A selection of quilts together with small pieces have been uploaded. If you are interested in any of the larger pieces featured on my web page please do contact me directly.
Gifts
Scarves - Cotton and Silk Mix - 23.5 inch square
Patterns
If you would like to create a colourful quilt for your home or as a gift, let me show you how with these patterns. On purchase will be directly sent to you in a PDF format.
Books
Learn how to create stunning paper collages from on-hand materials and accurately transpose those designs into a fabulous quilt.
In the book, you will find 14 projects to make, both collages and quilts; the book even includes the paper materials needed to complete one of the collage projects. Together with stunning photographs, this book will sit happily on any coffee table as a source of inspiration and creativity.
Book published by Lucky Spool - for unsigned copies please head to www.luckyspool.com or your independent High Street bookshop.
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