Stitching in Wales, between the mountains and the sea  . . . . .

Musings from the studio

Welcome to my blog. I have had a blogging break of several years now, and I miss the record keeping of my stitching and studio life. I felt it was time to ease back into writing some posts

We are all so busy with the immediacy of social media, but sometimes, just sometimes, it is nice to stay awhile, to sit and have a longer read…

abstract embroidery including my hair

Human Hair in Textile Art – Intrigued or Revolted

Over the past few weeks, my thoughts have revolved around hair – specifically, my hair – and the effects of chemotherapy during my breast cancer journey. As I reflect on this, I started wondering how many artists or makers actually use their own hair in their work? I was already

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black and white experimental photograph blending layers of statue, sea and plants

When Cancer Came to Call

I find it somewhat ironic that my “Art Website” which has languished in the doldrums for the past couple of years, should suddenly pop into my mind during a sleepless night with much meddwl yn y nos (thinking in the night) The past couple of years have been busy and

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embroidery of a wind swept tree on the top of a hill

Popping and Fizzing!

I am Popping and Fizzing! What I mean by that is that from next week I have a “Pop Up” exhibition in Galeri Harlech so – the past few months I have been occupied making art and exploring many other avenues:- so I am fizzing with a busy head! Stitch

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