It has been a very busy summer and i have had several projects underway. Among commissions, orders for finished items, keeping up with my Etsy shop etc, i have been working on a brand new collection to match a stunning wall paper by UK miniaturist, Susan Bembridge of susanbembridgedesigns.co.uk The…
I was really excited to participate in my first live show for so long, in September and will be returning on the 4th December for the live Christmas fair. This is just a one day fair, so be sure to book your tickets early and i look forward to seeing…
I have finally completed my ‘Hammermith’ rug design in blue. I have also made a cuhion, matching stool and seat cover. The kits are now available in my shop.
I am happy to tell you that i am now stocking beautiful mahogany pole screens and fire screens made by top UK craftsman David Booth to accompany my kits. View Materials
I was absolutely delighted to win second prize in the prestigeous PIMA (Perfection in miniature awards) in 2020. My little sampler, stitched on 72 count silk gauze was inspired by an American sampler from Rhode Island, originally stitched (full size) by a young girl in 1786.
I am pleased to announce that i can now offer the full range of MADEIRA Mouline six strand cotton floss, in very handy 10m (11yds) spiral packs @.82p each. I use Madeira Mouline in all my 38/40hpi kits. There are a total of 369 shades made from the finest Egyptian…
I recently completed this very complicated, 17th Century Biblical Wall hanging, stitched with Gutermann silks on 48 count gauze. The scene depicts Isaac and Rebeccah, showing Rebeccah arriving on a camel to Abraham’s home. The tapestry measures 7.5 x 6.5 inches. I am always interested in taking on new commissions,…
Since the success of the online show back in November 2020, I have been busy preparing for the next show which takes place between May 14th and May 20th 2021. All the items I have made, some of which are limited edition, will be available to purchase from my Etsy…
Emma from Strawberry Miniatures, kindly gave me permission to show a photo of the wonderful music room, where one of my wall hanging designs, beautifully stitched by Emma’s mum, takes pride of place. I think you will agree that Emmas great choice of wall colour sets of the colours in…
I have recently managed to purchase a limited amount of 40 count silk gauze at a considerably higher price than in the past. This means i have had to increase the cost of this gauze to my customers. I am currently offering my carpet, rug and wall hanging kits with…
In 2018, my amazing daughter bought me a trip to Rome to celebrate a significant birthday. A guided tour of the Vatican Museum took us to ‘The Gallery of Tapestries’, where i feasted my eyes on a sumptuous display of 16th century wall hangings. I decided to re-create one of…
I am delighted to announce that I was the winner of the prestigious PIMA Award given at the Kensington Doll’s House Fair on the 10th May 2019.