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Welcome to my website
May news updated Saturday 12th
Sunshine again today and no rain so I am now beginning to use the water from our oak barrels which are all full to overflowing with rainwater; pots, baskets, tomatoes and salads need watering daily now. We seem to have two pairs of blackbirds in the garden and much singing going on; with them in mind I have made another Young Man's Fancy as one like this was sold recently, you will see it has a pair of blackbirds! Also under New Embroideries on the right is a delicate piece of work entitled 'White Lace' made from vinatge and recycled materials. You might like to find me on FACEBOOK - there is a link just above New Embroideries on the right. Included in Featured Items above this time is a set of POSTCARDS which I have been asked to include on the website. Please remember you will need to look through several pages on your screen to view all my framed embroideries and cards which are shown in alphabetical order and don't miss theSpecial Offers! You can also visit my ebay store by using the link on the left of this page. Good news: my postage rates remain unchanged despite Royal Mail increases!
If you are unfamiliar with my work, below is a short introduction
which you may find helpful :
I am a textile artist and my
work is all made by hand, I do not use a sewing machine. I dye my
own threads and fabrics to achieve subtle colours, which give the embroideries
a ‘vintage’ feel. Although I do repeat my designs from time to time,
each piece is unique as the colours and design details vary. Every work
offered for sale here is the actual framed textile you will receive should you decide to make a purchase. The greeting cards may vary slightly from those shown in the pictures. Payment can be made easily and securely online by credit card or if you prefer to pay with a cheque, please email me so I can confirm postage and keep the item for you until your cheque arrives.
Having
studied both traditional embroidery techniques and contemporary
creative embroidery, I like to blend the two. I love the fine stitchwork employed in the disciplined domestic embroidery of great grandma’s day but find the informality of the modern approach to embroidery exciting. I like to feel in touch with the
past whilst being very much in the present. I often incorporate old
scraps of pretty fabric or old buttons into my work to make something
heart-warming from leftover bits and pieces that would otherwise be
thrown-away - a bit of pretty recycling!
I hope you enjoy your visit to my website.
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Outlets |
Outlets where Helen’s work can be found include the following:
Shops
The Sea Garden, Portscatho, Cornwall Manor Stables Craft Centre, Fulbeck, Lincolnshire Pooley’s Tea Room, Messingham, LincolnshireAlford Pottery, Alford, LincolnshireShy Violet
Stalbridge, DorsetArtisans-UK
Galleries
20-21 Visual Arts Centre, Scunthorpe, N.LincolnshireHub, National Centre forCraft & Design, Sleaford, LincolnshireRopewalk Gallery,
Contemporary Art & Craft, Barton on Humber |
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