I am a British Textile Artist and Tutor with over 45 years of experience working with textiles.​

 

My greatest inspiration has been my Mum, an incredibly talented artist whose beautiful work first sparked my passion for textile art.

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For the past 15 years, I have had the privilege of teaching textile and mixed media workshops for both beginners and advanced learners. I love sharing my knowledge while constantly exploring new techniques myself.

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In 2015, I took a leap of faith and opened my own studio in Cambridgeshire—a decision that changed everything. Since then, I have travelled extensively, teaching a variety of sewing and craft workshops. I’m fortunate to collaborate with Cambridge Community Arts, Creative Fenland, Cambridge Art Makers, and North Cambridgeshire Training Centre (West Suffolk College).

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I have a deep love for floral and fauna-inspired designs, as well as traditional arts and crafts, particularly Indian Block Printing and Indian Embroidery. Textiles and stitching have taken me to places I never imagined visiting, and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities that have come my way.

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One of the most rewarding aspects of my journey has been becoming a tour leader with Aahilya Holidays, which allowed me to visit India twice in 2019 and again in 2023. I have just led another two holidays back to back with fellow textile artist, the lovely Alexandra Waylett, travelling the Golden Triangle in India. Next year we will be tour leading in Kerala, Southern India and then to Sri-Lanka. These experiences have had a profound influence on my work, and I now incorporate many of the techniques and inspirations I discovered into my designs. ​

                                                                                                  Beyond my own creative practice, I have been actively involved in the textile community. I previously served as Region 9 Coordinator for the Quilters’ Guild and founded the Elysian Quilters group in Ely, Cambridgeshire. I was also chair of Stitched Together (formerly the Cambridgeshire Embroiderers’ Guild) and a founding member of CQ Iceni, a contemporary quilting group affiliated with The Quilters’ Guild.

 

I was honoured to have my work published in WOW Book 5, along with other pieces featured in various stitching magazines.

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I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey—especially my Mum, as well as Yvonne Brown, Mary McIntosh, and Jacquie Harvey. A special thanks also goes to those working behind the scenes, particularly Jane Rees and Louise Drake, whose support has been invaluable.

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Who knew that threads and stitching would lead to such incredible adventures?

 

 

I hope that what you see today inspires you.

 

 

Sit, Sew and Create