Joan

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This picture is the result of the Hands on afternoon we had with Coral Singleton. it is on Calico and I made a stencil for the posts and then used Markel Oil paint sticks for them and the sea and sky. I am very pleased with the way the picture has turned out.

This is a book that I made followign the same afternoon and using the same technique - calico and Markel Oil paint sticks. Again I am pleased with my book and I will certainly be experimenting more with calico and Markel Oil paint sticks

This beaded fish is the result of a Day School with Ann Mockford. It was hard work but extremely enjoyable.

This is a close up of the fish without the tail. I didn't manage to finish the fish at the Day School - but I worked on it when I got home!

This piece of work was inspired by a piece I saw at the Knitting and Stitching Show at AlexandraPalace. The background is felt that I made, and the colours were deliberately introduced into the felt as I made it so that I did not have to embroider a background.

These two pictures are of close ups of the picture showing various stitches that I used, plus other bits and bobs!

Beaded Bag. After becoming addicted to making small beaded amulet purses, something larger seemed to be called for!

Willow pattern Tea Cosy. A really old piece of linen, it will probably last forever. The traditional willow pattern worked in as many different shades of blue that could be found.

'J'. Casalguidi technique - an ancient Italian form of Whitework, using interesting stitches.

Christmas Rose. I learnt this at a stumpwork day school. After several attempts I am pleased with the result.

Amulet Purse. I first learnt to make this lovely purse with Sue Dane at a day school. This started my addiction for beadwork!

Shell Beach was inspired by shells bought at a craft fair. They are French, from the Eocene Period when mammals were just evolving! The design grew by itself as it progressed.

Crewelwork. These are centuries-old designs and techniques. The modern colours that I used make all the difference.

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