Textiles

Magic of Running Stitch

2012/13

A pair of samples

w17cm x h17cm each

Inspiration: The changes in colour as stitches are worked around the sides of a square

Techniques: Kantha. Kantha with sheesha.

Silk ground with silk and cotton thread. Mirrors.

Play on Squares

2012/13

Sample

w28cm x h34.5cm

Inspiration: Joss Graham display of Indian textiles at the Knitting and Stitching Show

Techniques: Kantha

Cotton ground, silk and cotton threads, small pieces of net

Mapping the Mind

2010

Sample

w 27cm x h29cm

Inspiration: The universe represented through symbols of the earth, sky, sun and life forms

Techniques: Kantha

Layers of fine cotton with cotton thread

Kaleidoscope

2010

Wall hanging exhibited with the New Embroidery Group

w17cm x h18cm

Inspiration: A design created by stitching from the centre outwards

Techniques: Kantha with one mirror

Raw silk ground with woollen threads and one mirror

Cosmic Whirls

2009

Sampler

w27cm x 27cms

Inspiration: A formal design using soft colours, deliberately leaving empty spaces

Techniques: Kantha with sheesha

Cotton ground with cotton thread and mirrors

Sparklers

2009

Sampler

w19cm x h19cms

Inspiration: A formal design combining the bright colours of Rajasthan

Techniques: Kantha with sheesha

Cotton ground with woollen thread and mirrors

Hot Earth

2008

Mounted sample

w37cm x h36cm

Inspiration: Exploration into stitching handmade felt

Techniques: Felt making, kantha

Handmade felt cotton threads

My Portrait

2008

Framed panel exhibited with Kingston Branch of the Embroiderers' Guild

w32cm x h26cm

Inspiration: Self portrait reflected in the mirror in the centre of the panel

Techniques: Highlights of gold thread with sheesha

Silk ground. Gold and cotton threads.

Colour Sensation

2008

Wall hanging exhibited with the New Embroidery Group

w50cm x h200cm

Inspiration: Surajkund Mela - a craft fair in Delhi

Techniques: Applique with free stitching and sheesha

Calico ground with layers of dyed muslin and organza

Nest of Boxes

2007

3D contructions

Large, 24cm diameter. Small, 21 cm diameter.

Inspiration: Exploration of the colour wheel and decorating boxes

Techniques: Construction of boxes. Sheesha with chain stitch.

Card. Plain and dyed fabric with cotton thread and mirrors.