Fantasy Elm Road

An experiment in machine embroidery on linen - a good technique for this children's picture book style. Maybe a bit too fussy. I like the simplicity and muted colours of Alfred Wallis.

Occasional Cards - Abstract...

...With landscape tendencies.

Wool tops, linen and oddments needle-punched onto thick upholstery fabric with handstitching. A kind friend gave me lots of fabric samples, which means I'm able to experiment with lots of different weights, types and textures that I wouldn't normally use.

Occasional Cards - Hearts

I find the small scale of making cards useful for experimenting with different techniques and focusing ideas. Having something useful at the end of the process is satisfying too!

This one was made by weaving an embroidered sheer, some linen and upholstery fabric onto a backing and machine-sewing heart shapes on top. I cut them out and needle-punched them onto layers of frayed linen and fine calico.