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As an experienced artist I am always experimenting with new ideas and techniques. But the use of vintage materials, especially lace is becoming a trademark. I like to surprise and my compositions often include a tiny insect, an unusual colour clash or an unexpected variation in pattern to challenge and intrigue.

My work is characterised by attention to detail, originality and quality of craftsmanship.

A selection of my jewellery is permanently on display at The Harbour Gallery, Jersey.
I exhibit at Jersey’s Textile Showcase and Artisan Showcase annually.
I have won several awards for my use of vintage materials and the quality of my textile work, most recently the Judge's Choice, awarded by Diane Bates, at Jersey's Textile Showcase 2009.

In recent years my work has appeared in several UK magazines. Workbox Magazine has published six articles concentrating on different aspects of my work and in 2008 Craft and Design Magazine interviewed me and published a major article. A second article featuring The David-Gainsbouough Roberts jackets was published in 2009.

I exhibited at The Fashion and Embroidery Show, Harrogate in 2006 and took part in The Coast2Coast Exhibition at Craft in the Bay, Cardiff during 2008.
During 2009 I have exhibited at Bromham Mill, Bedford and at The Creative Stitches and Hobbycrafts Show, Westpoint, Exeter, where I demonstrated some of the techniques I use to make my textile jewellery.

Textile Jewellery

Lace Necklaces

Beaded Jewellery

Embroidery

 
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