Small Geckos is a series of five pieces based on the magic tile block.
They developed as an experiment with colour combinations.
I return, from time to time, to the enchanting, lithe forms of geckos.
More geckos turned up to get their friends out of prison!
They all escaped, so there are no more ‘small gecko’ quilts!
Small Geckos is a series of five pieces based on the magic tile block.
They developed as an experiment with colour combinations.
I return, from time to time, to the enchanting, lithe forms of geckos.
Realising there was fun to be had, some of the geckos’ friends turned up.
Small Geckos is a series of five pieces based on the magic tile block.
They developed as an experiment with colour combinations.
I return, from time to time, to the enchanting, lithe forms of geckos.
Small Geckos is a series of five pieces based on the magic tile block.
They developed as an experiment with colour combinations.
I return, from time to time, to the enchanting, lithe forms of geckos.
Small Geckos 1
Small Geckos is a series of five pieces based on the magic tile block.
They developed as an experiment with colour combinations.
I return, from time to time, to the enchanting, lithe forms of geckos.
Three Sisters
Part of a series to be shown at Oriel Ynys Mon April to June 2015
As a child, on holidays in Swaledale, North Yorkshire, I gazed across the valley at three dominant trees, grouped together as though in conversation: they were known as the Three Sisters. The memory has directly influenced this hanging and may also explain my frequent return to the subject of trees in my work.
Look to the Past
Part of a series to be shown at Oriel Ynys Mon April to June 2015
Humanity has repeatedly failed to learn from the mistakes of the past: will we ever realise what could be gained from understanding and rectifying the disastrous follies we have committed again and again?
Waves 1
Part of a series first shown at Oriel Ynys Mon, Anglesey, April to June 2015
Informed during my childhood on the North East coast and now the West coast where I live and sail, the inspiration for the ‘Waves’ series of hangings came from the tumbling, rolling and constantly reshaping moods of the sea; sometimes gentle, twinkling in sunlight, sometimes tumultuous and threatening.
Waves 2
Part of a series first shown at Oriel Ynys Mon, Anglesey, April to June 2015
Informed during my childhood on the North East coast and now the West coast where I live and sail, the inspiration for the ‘Waves’ series of hangings came from the tumbling, rolling and constantly reshaping moods of the sea; sometimes gentle, twinkling in sunlight, sometimes tumultuous and threatening.
Fabric chosen for vibrance of colour
Part of a series of work following a long term interest and admiration of the work of outdoor sculptor Andy Goldsworthy.
Cotton fabrics. Various techniques used which include; reverse applique, machine quilting and applique, hand and free-machine quilting and beading.
Bright colours reflecting the delight of a walk through a summer garden.
Cotton fabrics. Sampler quilt using various different techniques.
Based on a Japanese system of paper cutting, adapted for fabric, using both cotton and mixed fibres.
Machine quilted and hand beaded.
Cotton fabrics, pieced in colours reminiscent of a hot foreign summer with geckos and wind blown flowers continuing the theme.
Machine quilted and hand beaded.
In Private Collection
This quilt won first place in the Large Wall-hanging section of the Scottish National Quilt Championships.