Sunday, January 22, 2012

Midnight magic jacket. The front has Big Ben striking midnight along with fireworks, which are free motion stitched and beaded to add even more sparkle.
This is now on the way to the US for the semi-finals!!
This is the back of the jacket I have made for a competition this month.
The theme was midnight magic. I have embroidered and beaded fireworks above the Sydney Opera House, Eiffel tower and the London Eye.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Pirate game


The pirate game will keep a little boy warm and when he wants something to do he can fine the treasure

Fairy quilt

I have made two quilts for the Echidna embroidery convention in June, we were given the designs and asked to make quilts which will be donated to a hospital.
Fairies- is crazy patchwork using quilt as you go technique.
The colours worked really well.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Christmas Card Holder


I have been commissioned to make 4 of these Christmas Card Holders - these have ribbon attached at the bottom where cards can be added with miniature pegs. A unique addition to Christmas- and useful too.
Embroidery, curved piecing of background scenery and free motion embroidery enhancing each area.

What do you get when you combine, borders, embroidery, applique and an autumn them - a cape (the size of a pool table). The tree is appliqued, and there are many designs of fairies - young and old. Trees, toadstools, mushrooms, elves and 3D leaves. Some of these I have digitised others came mainly from Embroidery library and Sue Box Designs. This was 3 months in the making -and helped earn me Student of the Year 2010 at the Australian Embroidery College, where I have attained my Certificate III in Embroidery.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008



I made this cape for the Australian National Fashion Awards, it is a butterfly - only one wing visible here! Catriona is modeling it for me at the competition. Another scrumbled item, as the wings are (almost) symmetrical there is a lot of sewing of motifs together. Topped off with a crocheted beret in a yarn with sequins.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008


Japanese inspired jacket

My jacket won a third place at Sydney's Royal Easter Show this week.
Even better news my 13 year old daughter won First prize for her dress and it has been put in the standards of excellence case - I am very proud of her.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Ra-inspired by royalty, Egyptian

I think this is one of my favourite cushions. It is a homage to Ra the Egyptian Sun God. The fabrics used are satins which magically change to a suede appearance once punched.

Autumn octagon

New ruler, used to make patchwork centrepiece.

HOC 4 - new colours, new threads


In the Heat of the night, Scrumbled shawl


In the Heat of the night, detail


Scrumbling has been described as patchwork with yarns. Most of my work is crocheted as I find this gives wonderful textures easily and quickly.
I teach Scrumbling - contact me for class details.

Japanese inspired jacket