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 following 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!


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

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.


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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