Ella and the Caterpillars

Ella and the Caterpillars

Ella and the CaterpillarsThe deconstruction and reconstruction of a Spirella corset. I was intrigued by the role the Spirella Company played in making Irvin parachutes during the war, photo’s I found showed the Spirella buildings ballroom with rows of sewing machines...
Eclipse in the Letchworth Open

Eclipse in the Letchworth Open

I am delighted to be showing my woven tapestry Eclispe as it takes it’s second flight, this time to the Letchworth Open at The Broadway Gallery. Spot my woven moths in Hertfordshire’s largest exhibition from September 18th -November 9th. For full...
Eclipse in the Letchworth Open

Eclipse

Eclipse The ideas for this piece first began to accumulate in my mind during 2022. I had woven my wasp (Paper) and hoverfly (Lagoon) wings and was continuing to consider the beauty and importance of insects that people often fear or loathe. As a member of the...
Dahlia Field – Roger Aylett

Dahlia Field – Roger Aylett

Dahlia Field – a portrait for Roger Aylett Passion Determination Vision, an Eastern Region Textile Exhibition at St Albans Museum until 3rd November 2024 Roger Aylett (1934-2010) was a pioneering award-winning horticulturist and founder of Aylett Nurseries in St...
Craft in the Courtroom – St Albans Museum

Craft in the Courtroom – St Albans Museum

Sunday 21st July, 2.30 - 4pm Join me and other Eastern Region Textile Forum members at this free, drop in event at St Albans Museum.  I’ll have various looms with me and will be weaving on my circle looms, which you will be wecome to have a go at weaving on if...