Summer Evening Adventures

Summer Evening Adventures

Last weekend was the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and today (24th June) is Midsummer Day. There’s a certain magic about being outside in late evening in summer, whether sitting round a campfire with friends (old or new), walking through a campsite...
Out and About in March

Out and About in March

Continuing a series journalling some of the places, exhibitions and nature that I came across in March, with lots of Spring bulbs and evening skies. Beningbrough Hall I was inspired by a visit to Beningbrough Hall near York, which held a beautiful exhibition...
Embroidery Stitches that I use most often

Embroidery Stitches that I use most often

I use embroidery stitches in many of my pieces for particular details, often flowers and trees, sometimes in other details such as gates. Having said that, in order to create the marks I want, some of the stitches deviate from ‘correct’ technique or...