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Like
most people my journey to joining Out of the Fold has been a varied one. I
loved Art and Textiles at school because of inspirational teachers.
Encouragement, led me to do a Fine Art degree specialising in Ceramic
sculpture. A PGCE in teaching and then thirty years of teaching Art and
Textiles to all ages.
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Secret remains, secrets remain |
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Secret remains (detail) |
Sewing,
whether dressmaking, embroidery or creative textiles has been a part of my life
forever. Having taught for years I felt like I had lost my ability to do
something for myself. On retirement I joined a City and Guilds certificate
course in patchwork and quilting with Mary McIntosh as my tutor to reinforce my
knowledge base. It was the best decision I could have made and has helped me to
find a route forward.
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Three Kings |
My
work is inspired by experiences, nature, places and stories. I love to use a
variety of different fabrics and mediums, layering them up to achieve a
textured surface either in 2D or 3D.
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Homage to Long, Goldsworthy and Yates |
In
2014 I set up a group called the Friday Frolics to create community quilting
projects with a local theme. We achieved a third place in 2016 with a piece
called the “Battle of Solebay”and first place in 2017 in the group quilt
section at the Festival of Quilts at the NEC with a piece called “ The Four
Seasons” Working with others is such fun and enables all talents and abilities to shine. I do love to teach.
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Four Seasons |
In 2018 I was privileged to win first prize at the Festival of
quilts in the 3D Creations section with a piece called “The Gift.
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The Gift |
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