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How to add texture to textiles
samples of textured textiles There are so many ways to add texture to textile artwork and embroidery, as can be be seen in the video...

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Identity in Textile Art
In May my solo exhibition Identity shows at Bottleworks in Newcastle. The exhibition explores the themes of identity and personality...

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What is Applique?
Applique is a textile technique in which smaller pieces of fabric are sewn or adhered to a larger piece of fabric to create a pattern,...

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What is Boro Boro Embroidery?
Boro Boro, or Boro Embroidery is a Japanese embroidery technique, derived from necessity rather than for artistic pursuit. Boro Boro...

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What does an artist do all day?
That's not an easy question to answer as every artist is different; some work as a full time artist and some have other jobs. Each artist...

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Values and Creating Artwork
Values and making artwork that aligns with those values is very fulfilling, but not always easy to do. Sometimes those values that are...

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What is research based art?
Research based arts practice is a term that is heard often, but what exactly does it mean?

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Embroidery on Unusual Materials; wood, paper, metal
Embroidery on unusual materials adds interest and meaning to textile artwork. Paper stitching, embroidery on balsa wood and metal.

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Unfinished Coif - Tudor Blackwork Embroidered Coif
Traditional Tudor blackwork embroidery as part of PhD research into experiences of recreating embroidered collections.

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Arts Practice and Processes
As a textile artist, I am inspired by hidden stories and memories, protecting and honouring them through stitch. I explore relationships...

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