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Image of Built to last?

Built to last?

Winner of the Sue Ridgewell Challenge at the QGBI Conference 2008. The theme for this challenge was "Ancient & Modern". The piece features Sydney Opera House superimposed on drawn, painted and stitched representations of well known ancient monuments and symbols.

Size : 61cm x 61cm

Image of Poblano

Poblano

My impression of the wonderful peppers seen on a visit to the chilli pepper farm at West Bexington.

Size : 123cm x 109cm

Image of Heading home

Heading home

The A35 from Dorchester switchbacks over the hills as it heads west, offering first glimpses of the sea.

Size : 107cm x 74cm

Image of On The Edge II

On The Edge II

Inspired by cliffs on the Jurassic Coast.

Size : 178cm x 35cm

Image of Piano Rag

Piano Rag

A variation on the traditional log cabin patchwork block. Now travelling as "Zebra" with the Poetry in Stitches II collection.

Size : 60cm x 60cm

Image of Pebble Splash

Pebble Splash

This piece consists of five sections which can be hung together or separately.

Size : 100cm x 100cm (max)

Image of Circuitry

Circuitry

The fabric used here was discharged, then overprinted, before the wallhanging was completed with appliquéd silk, stitch and sequins. Made for the Quilters’ Guild challenge competition, “ConNECted”, in 2003, it was juried into the catalogue that illustrated a selection of the submitted quilts.

Size : 100cm x 100cm

Image of Meadow in Red

Meadow in Red

A small wallhanging using scraps of fabric and net to create an impressionistic effect. I often teach this technique at workshops and have been very impressed with the results achieved by participants.

Size : 60cm x 60cm

Image of Unchecked

Unchecked

I have made several wallhangings using this “woven strip” technique. The version illustrated won several awards at the National Quilt Championships in 2002 including 1st place in the Art Quilt class. It also travelled to various venues in the USA in 2003.

Size : 150cm x 100cm

Image of Chennai Check

Chennai Check

Made entirely from fabric acquired in Tamil Nadu, South India. Heavily stitched and embellished with beads. This piece was selected for Quilt 2001.

Size 112cm x 112cm