I am a maker and designer with a passion for antique lace and textiles which are currently incorporated into my art practice.

The combination of saved fragments from the lives of others, and my own work unites the past and present, blending them into one; bringing something new and beautiful into existence which will once again be treasured. Conserving these handmade pieces enables me to reverence the work of other hands from times past, whilst creating something new and meaningful.

My textile work is usually art based and is a visual narrative of events, emotions or subjects which carry message and meaning...stories worked mainly in cloth and stitch, often, but not always as garment shapes. I use the traditional skills of stitching, embroidery, felting and knitting in a contemporary way, and prefer to work on reclaimed and natural  fabrics.

My camera is a precious tool for recording. It enables me to play and create by arranging materials and artifacts, rather than drawing or designing the idea that is in my head. For me, something would be lost if I drew it first...the joy is in the birthing of the idea and in seeing it evolve. and grow.