Work in progess...

This is a rug making kit which my mum bought me about 10 years ago!!..when I liked the idea of having the rug in my bedroom. We have both worked on it over the years but as you can see it is taking a while. It has recently made its way back out of the cupboard and I am busy with the wool hook once again. Maybe it will be finished in time to go in my grandchildren's room!

Paper Collage

This paper collage is based on a photo of my boyfriend... he wasn't too impressed when I told him I was making his face out of ripped up bits of paper. I really enjoyed making it and it filled an hour of a boring afternoon. Hmm, whose face shall I make next???

Cinderella Table

The Cinderella Table is one of my all time favourite design pieces. It is by the Dutch designers Demakersvan who produce some incredibly unique and forward thinking designs. The hollow plywood form plays with the idea of turning things inside out and switching between the positive and negative space of an object.

The girl with the curl

 When they were good they were very very good...



But when they were bad they were horrid...

Sketches of my neices looking lovely and not so lovely!

Watercolour Paintings

Here are some paintings I have produced using watercolour paints. I think I will choose one design to paint onto 3 square canvas panels in acrylics (although I'm not very confident at using acrylics!)

Big knitting means big needles...

Being left handed I have always struggled to learn to knit. My mum even tried to teach me using a mirror once but I could never quite get the hang of it. That was until a recent trip to Kirkharle Courtyard in Northumberland, where an interesting lesson by Ingrid Wagner gave me all the help i needed. What was the solution to my problems?....massive needles!! In a small upstairs studio, with wool spread all over the floor, Ingrid sells large wooden needles and inch thick yard, made from the otherwise discarded selvedge of industrial wool. This is used to create beautiful chunky throws, cushions and even cosy slippers. Ingrid has appeared on This Morning with Phil and Holly where she used 4 metre needles to break a Guiness World Record. She offers tutorials, or you can buy a big knit kit on her website at http://www.ingridwagner.com/. I'm planning on giving this a try, so I will keep you posted on my progress.

Birthday card...

This is a birthday card which I have made for my Gran. It is made from old scraps of material and wallpaper. I hope she likes it!