Butterfly Collage

The combination of an impressionistic background on which realistic forms are then embroidered creates a piece of needleart that keeps the attention of the viewer.

The transfer painted background, the layering of Japanese paper and the addition of copper gilding are the beginning of the piece of art.

The embroidery that rests on this enhanced background makes it one of my favorite creations. Shading, what a joy! Color, another happiness.

How Does Your Garden Gro?

Again, one of my favorite classes to teach. These are two of my gardens and you should see the ones that my students have created.

Each background is painted individually which allows the open space to enhance the chosen stitched areas.

As I look at these -- I want to do another!

Aurora Borealis Revisited

This has been one of my most popular designs. It was created as the cover of Needlepoint Now in 2001 and has gone on since then as a desired piece to stitch.

It has thirty-three canvas patterns, over seventy five different color combinations, silks,cottons, overydyes, metallics and beads, worked on cream congress cloth.

Balance, texture, color and thread use-- it is just plain fun

Stitching from one pattern to the next

Complete kit: $110.00 + $6.00 postage

Fleur de Lis

Everyone loves lilies - all shapes and colours. This has one more element beyond the sophisticated shading, glimmer organdy is placed on top of the soft blue congress cloth. This forms two layers over which the iris is stitched. This added organdy allows the stitches to loft and form exquisite detail.

View the shading. The gentle and bold colour use. The open stitched leaves that allow the stitch used to tell it's story. Think about all the different colours that can be used to create another iris.

Complete Kit: $50.00 + $6.00 postage