Cow Parsley

Inspired by the abundance of Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris) growing by a dry stone wall. Wet felted wool with free motion machine embroidery.

(C) Lynn Comley

 NFS

Lichens - triptych 1/3 

Wet felted wool and silk with free motion machine and hand embroidery .

SOLD

Coastal Lichen 1

Inspired by lichens that grow within the spray zone on the coast.

This textural work has been made by wet felting wool tops with silk. Finished with hand embroidery. The yarn and silk are hand dyed.

My studies are not intended to be direct facsimiles, instead I take inspiration from their form, colour and patterns and interpret that in my felt and stitch work.

Professionally framed in a beautiful bare faced oak wooden frame with a double mount board which I have written the title of the work and signed. The frame is a good quality, solid oak which has been not been varnished so the natural grain compliments the work. Ready to hang. An authentication label which I have also signed along with description is included.

Many hours goes into producing

Overall Frame Size 20 x 20 cm

Actual work size 10 x 10 cm

#337 SOLD

Inspiration came from a lovely walk along the dale on the edge of the North York Moors National Park.

Hand crafted felt, made using the wet felting technique with layers of wool tops and silk. Finished with free motion machine embroidery.

'A Friday Walk' has been professionally framed in a blue/grey moulded wooden frame with a double mount board. Glazed with Artglass ™️.

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

#350 SOLD

Caloplaca thallincola II This textural work was inspired by lichen growing within the spray zone on the rocky shoreline, an area where it is particularly difficult for any organisms to grow. My studies are not intended to be direct facsimiles, instead I take inspiration from their form, colour and patterns and interpret that in my felt and stitch work. Handcrafted felt was made using the wet felting technique with layers of Merino and Blue-faced Leicester wool fibres and silk. Finished with free motion and hand embroidery. 

#435

Available in my SHOP

Lichen Study IV

The fourth and final in a series of lichen studies based on lichens discovered on the West Coast of Scotland. 

This textural work has been made by wet felting wool tops with silk. Finished with hand embroidery. The yarn and silk are hand dyed.

Professionally framed in a beautiful bare faced oak wooden frame with a double mount board which I have written the title of the work and signed. The frame is a good quality, solid oak which has been not been varnished so the natural grain compliments the work. 

Overall Frame Size 20 x 20 cm

Actual work size 10 x 10 cm

#336

SOLD

Daisy Meadow Stitch Kit

This embroidery kit contains a unique handcrafted original felt design made by Lynn Comley. The felt has been made using the wet felting technique with merino wool and silk fibres to create a unique piece of textile art.

A pack of carefully chosen threats compliments the design for you to finish at home. The perfect gift for friends who love crafting.

More information on the kits can be found HERE

Jewel Garden Stitch Kit

This embroidery kit contains a unique handcrafted original felt design made by Lynn Comley. The felt has been made using the wet felting technique with merino wool and silk fibres to create a unique piece of textile art.

A pack of carefully chosen threats compliments the design for you to finish at home. The perfect gift for friends who love crafting.

More information on the kits can be found HERE

Finished with free motion machine embroidery and hand embroidery.

ID:352

This picture is available to purchase at Sandsend Ceramics, Unit 2, Birstly Dale Yard, Sandsend, YO21 3SU

A series of original wet felted & embroidered artworks.

Every year I make a series of small original handcrafted pictures, suitable for Christmas presents. Each piece of work in this series has been lovingly made and is set in a glazed frame ready to hang.

These textural works have been made by wet felting wool tops with silk. Finished with hand embroidery. 

Frame size 20 x 20 cm

SOLD

Similar pictures are available to purchase at: Sandsend Ceramics, Unit 2, Birstly Dale Yard, Sandsend, YO21 3SU

Map Lichen

Alliums

Celebrating the magnificent alliums on display at a favourite garden in North Yorkshire . This picture has been wet felted using merino wool tops and silk with hand embroidery. 

Professionally framed in a beautiful bare faced oak wooden frame with a double mount board which I have written the title of the work and signed. The frame is a good quality, solid oak which has been not been varnished so the natural grain compliments the work. Ready to hang. An authentication label which I have also signed along with description is included.

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

Actual work size 14 x 14 cm

This picture is available to purchase at Sandsend Ceramics, Unit 2, Birstly Dale Yard, Sandsend, YO21 3SU

#414

This textural work was inspired by lichens growing on a dry-stone wall in the Dark Peak.

My studies are not intended to be direct facsimiles, instead I take inspiration from their form, colour and patterns and interpret that in my felt and stitch work. Handcrafted felt made using the wet felting technique with layers of merino wool fibres and silk. Deep Grey wooden frame 57 x 33 cm 

SOLD

After the Rain

Friday Walk

Inspiration came from a Friday morning walk when early summer is alive with colourful flowers.

Handcrafted using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres, and silk. Finished with hand stitching.

'Friday Walk' has been professionally framed in a blue/grey moulded wooden frame with a double mount board which I have written the title of the work and signed.

#350

Daisy Meadow notebooks 

Wet felted with hand embroidery A6 notebook cover 

ID: 397/398

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Tide Pool inspired original contemporary felt and embroidered pictures. Individually handcrafted by me by wet felting wool tops and other natural fibres. Lots of textures are added during the wet felting process. The silk gives a lovely sheen. Each piece is unique, the stitching adapted to complement the felt. No two pieces will ever be the same with wet felting, this is one of the features that make wet felting such a wonderful medium to work with.

This is a limited series of just nine pictures.

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Moss & Lichen Study

Textural  work wet felted using British Blue Faced Leicester wool and silk. Hand embroidery.

555 x 310 cm 

Due to the size this work it will only be available to purchase unframed or from one of my exhibitions. Please email me to enquire.

As Featured in FELT, the Australian magazine for felting. December 2023

This picture is on display at Nunnington Hall 22nd October to 15th December 2024

Lichen zipped purse 

Wet felted lichen inspired zipped purse, fully lined. 

ID:

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Lichens Viewpoint I

This picture will be at

Nunnington Hall

22nd October to 15th December 2024 

Forest Floor

This textured work was part of the 'Planting Ideas' exhibition at the St. Barbe Museum and Gallery in Lymington, Hampshire. The exhibition 'leads the visitor through the process of collecting, preserving and cataloguing plants and the history of herbaria, introducing relevant contemporary art practice inspired by science and botany'. Curated by Sherry Doyal who has worked as a conservator with natural science and history collections.

Wet felted Blueface Leicester wool and silk with hand embroidery. The yarn and silk are hand dyed. Inspired by moss and lichens thriving on the forest floor.

My studies are not intended to be direct facsimiles, instead I take inspiration from their form, colour and patterns and interpret that in my felt and stitch work.

Work size 24.5 x 22cm (9.64 x 8.5 inches approx)

This work is for sale in my shop

Inspiration comes from daily walks on my local beach. I often pick up a limpet shell and like to study their unique mark making. No two are the same! I especially love the beach at low tide, investigating the rock pools.  Did you know limpets have teeth and are able to travel on the rock surface in search of food. They have a very powerful foot that enables them to cling onto the rock surface during strong tidal currents. I find them fascinating! My limpets are based on the Eurasian limpet, Patella Vulgata and the common barnacle, balanus perforatus. Handcrafted felt is made using the wet felting technique with layers of Merino wool fibres, nepps and hand dyed silk to create lots of texture and interest.  The limpets are hand stitched with artisan painted merino wool thread. Limpets & Barnacles  has been professionally framed in a bespoke bare wood St Ives frame. I am proud to use wooden frames that come from an FSC certified forest. 'FSC  - certified forests are managed with consideration for people, wildlife and the environment.' The picture has been mounted onto board and set beneath the St Ives frame, this style of frame is open, unglazed so work can be touched, it is very tactile! £225

Hand Embroidery Workshop

Make a Daisy Picture

In conjunction with the Embracing Wool Exhibition at Scampston Hall Walled Garden 14th to 18th August 2024. Why not make a day of it!

On this workshop you will create a unique daisy picture based on one of Lynn’s designs.

Location: Scampston Hall Walled Garden Conservatory, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 8NG.

FULLY BOOKED

#410

Moss inspired brooch (pins) have been individually handcrafted by me from wool tops and silk. Using the wet felting technique a piece of felt is made, then finished using a combination of free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching. The brooch pins are based on my larger framed moss and lichen designs. Yes they are fiddly and time consuming to create but I love making them and hope they spread a little joy and in turn increase the appreciation of moss.

More coming soon please ask me as they may not be on my website

Coastal Lichens III

The third of three studies.

Inspired by lichens that grow within the spray zone on the coast.

This textural work has been made by wet felting wool tops with silk. Finished with hand embroidery. The yarn and silk are hand dyed.

My studies are not intended to be direct facsimiles, instead I take inspiration from their form, colour and patterns and interpret that in my felt and stitch work.

Professionally framed in a beautiful bare faced oak wooden frame with a double mount board which I have written the title of the work and signed. 

Overall Frame Size 20 x 20 cm

Actual work size 10 x 10 cm

£130

This picture has SOLD

#339

A Moorland Walk

Early Summer

A walk along the hedgerow in early summer is a joy, the cow parsley grows so tall along the lane. Created using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres. Stitched using free motion machine embroidery and hand stitched flowers and grasses.

Professionally framed in a beautiful bare faced oak wooden frame with a double mount board which I have written the title of the work and signed. The frame is a good quality, solid oak which has been not been varnished so the natural grain compliments the work. Ready to hang. An authentication label which I have also signed along with description and methodology is included.

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

Actual work size 14 x 14 cm

Photographed before glazing.

#294 SOLD

Moss and Lichen Study 

This textural work was inspired by lichens growing on a dry-stone wall. My studies are not intended to be direct facsimiles, instead I take inspiration from their form, colour and patterns and interpret that in my felt and stitch. Handcrafted felt was made using the wet felting technique with layers of merino wool fibres and silk. Finished with hand embroidery using bullion knots and fly stitch.

Professionally framed in a beautiful bare faced oak wooden frame with a double mount board which I have written the title of the work and signed. The frame is a good quality, solid oak which has been not been varnished so the natural grain compliments the work. 

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

Actual work size 14 x 14 cm £225

This picture has SOLD

#259

Coastal Lichens II Inspired by lichens that grow within the spray zone on the coast. This textural work has been made by wet felting wool tops with silk. Finished with hand embroidery. The yarn and silk are hand dyed.  My studies are not intended to be direct facsimiles, instead I take inspiration from their form, colour and patterns and interpret that in my felt and stitch work. Professionally framed in a beautiful bare faced oak wooden frame with a double mount board which I have written the title of the work and signed. The frame is a good quality, solid oak which has been not been varnished so the natural grain compliments the work. Ready to hang.  Overall Frame Size 20 x 20 cm Actual work size 10 x 10 cm

This picture has SOLD

Summer Days

This wet felted work has been made by wet felting wool tops with silk. The silk gives a lovely highlight to the work. Inspired by the English countryside.

Professionally framed in a beautiful bare faced oak wooden frame with a double mount board which I will sign. The frame is a good quality, solid oak which has not been varnished so the natural grain compliments the work. Ready to hang. An authentication label which I have also signed along with description is included.

Overall Frame Size 20 x 20 cm

Actual work size 10 x 10 cm

£130

SOLD

Moss and Lichen inspired brooch pins have been individually handcrafted by me from wool tops and silk. Using the wet felting technique a piece of felt is made, then finished using a combination of free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching. The brooches are based on my larger framed lichen designs. Yes they are fiddly and time consuming to create but I love making them and I hope they spread a little joy!

SOLD More coming soon please ask me as they may not be on my website 

The Long Border

Celebrating the flower borders at Scampston Hall Walled Garden in summertime. This textured work can be touched as the frame is open.

Handcrafted felt using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres and silk . Finished using free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching.

The Long Border has been professionally framed in a bespoke white washed St Ives frame. I am proud to use wooden frames that come from an FSC certified forest. 'FSC - certified forests are managed with consideration for people, wildlife and the environment.'

The picture has been mounted onto board and set beneath the St Ives frame, this style of frame is open, unglazed so can be touched, with fixings ready to hang.

An authentication label is attached to the reverse of the picture, which I have signed.

Overall Frame Size 23 x 23 cm x 2.5cm (9 x 9 inch)

Actual work size approx 13 x 13 cm (5.25 x 5.25 inch)

This picture has SOLD

Daisies

Celebrating the masses of Daisies and Buttercups in a wildflower meadow near my home. The picture has been wet felted using Merino wool tops and silk with hand embroidery.

'Daisies' has been professionally framed in a blue/grey moulded wooden frame with a double mount board. All my work is strung onto a back board prior to framing, you can read about this on myBLOG

The title of the work and my signature will be written on the mount. The frame is of good quality. An authentication label which I have also signed is included.

Photo shown before glazing

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

Actual work size 13 x 13 cm

#348 £130

 SOLD

Sunday Walk 

Inspiration came from a blustery walk on a Sunday morning. Handcrafted using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres, and silk. Finished with hand stitching. 'Sunday Walk' has been professionally framed in a blue/grey moulded wooden frame with a double mount board which I have written the title of the work and signed. The frame is of good quality. An authentication label which I have also signed is included. Photo shown before glazing Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm Actual work size 14 x 14 cm 

#316

Starfish Brooches 

Individually handcrafted by me by wet felting wool tops and silk, with hand embroidery detail.

Finished with a simple pin clasp on the reverse. It looks lovely worn on a jumper or jacket, for those who love the seaside.

SOLD

Rockpool inspired brooches have been individually handcrafted by me by wet felting wool tops and silk. Inspired by textures and colours found on my local beach. The silk gives a lovely sheen.

Rockpool Brooches are all 'in frame' a square metal frame picture style with pin back fastening.

Round brooches measure: 40mm approx.

Square brooches measure: 34mm approx.

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Art Brooches inspired by the Sea have been individually handcrafted by me from wool tops and silk. Using the wet felting technique a piece of felt is made, then finished using a combination of free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching. I love making them and I hope they spread a little joy!

SOLD

Inspiration comes from daily walks on my local beach. I often pick up a limpet shell and like to study their unique mark making. No two are the same! I especially love the beach at low tide, 

My limpets are based on the Eurasian limpet, Patella Vulgata and the common barnacle, balanus perforatus.

Handcrafted felt is made using the wet felting technique with layers of Merino wool fibres, nepps and hand dyed silk to create lots of texture and interest. The limpets are hand stitched with artisan painted merino wool thread. The work has approximately 2cm of depth.

#231

This picture will be on display at Burton Constable Hall, the stables gallery 14th May to 14th July 2024

Not for Sale

Mini original wet felt & stitch felt artworks. Sign up to my newsletter to be notified when I release more designs.

Frame 17.5 x 17.5 cm (6. 7/8 x 6. 7/8 inches)

Physical work size 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches)

With a mount (matt) that I have written the title and signed.

I only make a few mini works each year.

All my work is strung correctly onto a back mount prior to framing. You can read why I string my work prior to framing by reading my BLOG post.

All sold now, thank you.

Summer Days

Buttercups and Daisies Celebrating the masses of Buttercups and Daisies  in a wildflower meadow near my home. The picture has been wet felted using Merino wool tops and silk with hand embroidery.

'Buttercups and Daisies' has been professionally framed in a blue/grey moulded wooden frame with a double mount board. All my work is strung onto a back board prior to framing, you can read about this on my BLOG

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

Actual work size 13 x 13 cm

#351

This Picture has Sold.

Flowers in the Dale 

Inspired by a walk in June when the wild flowers are just lovely.

Created using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres and silk . Finished with hand stitching.

The work can easily be taken out of the white frame and swapped to a frame of your choosing. Matt board size 15 x 15 cm.

All my work is strung correctly onto a back mount prior to framing. You can read why I string my work prior to framing by reading myBLOGpost.

#261 SOLD

Flower Meadow

Workshop. Learn how to make one of Lynn's wet felted flower meadow pictures. Workshops are held at the beautiful Scampston Hall Walled Garden in the Richardson Conservatory. 

This picture was featured in an article by TextileArtist.org

This workshop is now fully booked for 2024. If you would like to go on my waiting list for future workshops please email me. Thank you.

Persicaria (Darjeeling Red) 

This picture was inspired by a favourite garden in Ryedale, Yorkshire.

Limpets & Barnacles

My limpets are based on the Eurasian limpet, Patella Vulgata and the common barnacle, balanus perforatus.

Handcrafted felt is made using the wet felting technique with layers of Merino wool fibres, nepps and hand dyed silk to create lots of texture and interest. The limpets are hand stitched with artisan painted merino wool thread. FSC certified forest framing.

Not for Sale 

Moss and Lichen on a Dry Stone Wall

This large textural work was inspired by lichens growing on a dry-stone wall. My studies are not intended to be direct facsimiles, instead I take inspiration from their form, colour and patterns and interpret that in my felt and stitch work.

Felt created using the wet felting technique. With hand embroidery using couching, fly stitch and bullion knots.

I love to get lots of texture in my moss and lichen studies, this piece of work involved many hours of hand stitching, my largest piece to date.  £988

#275

As Featured in FELT, the Australian magazine for felting. December 2023

This picture has SOLD

Mini original landscapes and hedgerow inspired framed originals created using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres and silk . Finished with hand stitching.

Once they've gone they've gone!

Frame 17.5 x 17.5 cm (6. 7/8 x 6. 7/8 inches)

Physical work size 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches)

With a mount (matt) that I have written the title and signed.

All my work is strung correctly onto a back mount prior to framing. You can read why I string my work prior to framing by reading my BLOG post.

SOLD

Autumn in the Dale

Inspired by a walk in the dale as the autumn colours transform the landscape.

This wet felted work has been made by wet felting wool tops with silk. The silk gives a lovely highlight to the work. Inspired by the English countryside in autumn time . Fall colors

This picture has SOLD

'Daisies'

Celebrating the masses of Daisies and Buttercups in a wildflower meadow near my home. The picture has been wet felted using Merino wool tops and silk with hand embroidery.

'Daisies' has been professionally framed in a blue/grey moulded wooden frame with a double mount board. All my work is strung onto a back board prior to framing, you can read about this on my BLOG

The title of the work and my signature will be written on the mount. The frame is of good quality. 

Photo shown before glazing

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

Actual work size 13 x 13 cm

#348

This picture has SOLD

Rock Pools

Limpet & barnacle studies.

Inspiration comes from daily walks on my local beach. I often pick up a limpet shell and like to study their unique mark making. No two are the same! I especially love the beach at low tides, investigating the rock pools.

My limpets are based on the Eurasian limpet, Patella Vulgata

Many hours goes into producing a piece of work.

Rock Pools has been professionally framed in a good quality deep box frame 

Overall Frame Size 33.5 x 33.5 cm x 3cm deep box frame

Actual work size approx 21 x 21 cm. £295

This picture has SOLD

#209

In Between the Showers

Inspiration came from an autumnal walk, dodging rain showers and enjoying the fleeting bursts of sunlight on the landscape. I love the atmosphere on days like these, often capturing the landscape on camera first then using the images as inspiration for my wet felted pictures.

Professionally framed in a bespoke white washed St Ives frame from FSC certified forest. 'FSC - certified forests are managed with consideration for people, wildlife and the environment.'

This style of frame is open, unglazed so the work can be touched, with fixings ready to hang.

An authentication label which I have signed along with description is included.

Overall Frame Size 27 x 27 cm x 2.5cm (10.5 x 10.5 inch)

Actual work size approx 17.2 x 17.2 cm (6.75 x 6.75 inch). £195

This picture has SOLD

#330

Hedgerow Poppies 

Inspired by a walk through the fields in June when the poppies dominate the landscape.

Created using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres and silk . Finished with hand stitching.

Physical work size 9 x 9 cm (4 x 4 inches)approx

With a mount (matt) that I have written the title and signed.

The work can easily be taken out of the white frame and swapped to a frame of your choosing. Matt board size 15 x 15 cm.

All my work is strung correctly onto a back mount prior to framing. You can read why I string my work prior to framing by reading my BLOG post.

SOLD

#272

Kelp Beds

Inspired by the light perpetrating through the depths of a kelp bed. Oxygen bubbles rising and gentle movements as the kelp sways on the changing tide.

Framed in a bespoke white washed St Ives frame. I am proud to use wooden frames that come from an FSC certified forest. 'FSC - certified forests are managed with consideration for people, wildlife and the environment.'

Overall Frame Size 19 x 19 cm x 2.5cm (7.5 x 7.5 inch)

This picture has SOLD

Buttercups and Daisies

Celebrating the masses of buttercups and daisies in a wildflower meadow that surround my home in springtime.

Handcrafted felt using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres and silk . Finished using free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching.

Framed in a bespoke white washed St Ives frame. I am proud to use wooden frames that come from an FSC certified forest. 'FSC - certified forests are managed with consideration for people, wildlife and the environment.'

Overall Frame Size 19 x 19 cm x 2.5cm (7.5 x 7.5 inch)

#260 This picture has SOLD

Lichen Brooches

Lichen inspired brooches have been individually handcrafted by me from wool tops and silk. Using the wet felting technique a piece of felt is made, then finished using a combination of free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching. The brooches are based on my larger framed lichen designs. I love making them and I hope they spread a little joy! These are all sold but I often have ones not listed so please ask me.

Lichens 

This textural work was inspired by lichens growing on a dry-stone wall. My studies are not intended to be direct facsimiles, instead I take inspiration from their form, colour and patterns and interpret that in my felt and stitch. Handcrafted felt was made using the wet felting technique with layers of merino wool fibres and silk. Finished with hand embroidery using bullion knots and fly stitch.

Professionally framed in a beautiful bare faced oak wooden frame with a double mount board which I have written the title of the work and signed. The frame is a good quality, solid oak which has been not been varnished so the natural grain compliments the work. Ready to hang. An authentication label which I have also signed along with description and methodology is included.

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

Actual work size 14 x 14 cm 

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After the Rain

Inspiration came after a heavy rain shower, the emerging sun glistened on the landscape.. Handcrafted using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres, and silk. Finished with free motion machine embroidery.

Photo shown before glazing

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

Actual work size 12 x 12 cm

#349

This work has SOLD

Lichen Study I

The first in a series of lichen studies. This textural work has been made by wet felting wool with silk. Finished with hand embroidery.

Overall Frame Size 20 x 20 cm

Actual work size 10 x 10 cm £130

This picture has SOLD

Lichen Study II

The second in a series of lichen studies. This textural work has been made by wet felting wool with silk. Finished with hand embroidery.

Overall Frame Size 20 x 20 cm

Actual work size 10 x 10 cm

£130

This picture has SOLD

Lichen Study III

Daisies

Celebrating the masses of buttercups and daisies in springtime, a welcome treat after the long winter months. The picture has been wet felted using merino fibres and silk with free motion machine embroidery completed with hand embroidered daisies.

This design has been used as one of my greeting card designs for 2022

Professionally framed in a beautiful bare faced oak wooden frame with a double mount board. An authentication label is included.

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

Actual work size 14 x 14 cm. £225

This picture has SOLD

#257

Edge of the Moor

Inspiration came from a lovely walk along the dale on the edge of the North Yorks Moors National Park in the UK. Handcrafted felt using the wet felting technique with wool fibres, homespun yarn and silk. Finished with free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching using natural threads.

This picture has SOLD

#326

Limpet and Barnacle

This works was featured on the front cover of The Digital Cloth Magazine issue 11.

To read the article click HERE

Three Limpets

The fourth of my limpet studies.

Inspiration comes from daily walks on my local beach. I often pick up a limpet shell and like to study their unique mark making. No two are the same! I especially love the beach at low tide, investigating the rock pools.

This study looks at the limpets as the tide is turning, semi submerged in water a time when they are active and able to feed. Did you know limpets have teeth and are able to travel on the rock surface in search of food. They have a very powerful foot that enables them to cling onto the rock surface during strong tidal currents. I find them fascinating!

My limpets are based on the Eurasian limpet, Patella Vulgata

This picture has SOLD

#224

Poppy Fields

Is there anything more dramatic than seeing poppies running wild in summertime. This picture was inspired by a field in Ryedale, Yorkshire, where the poppies were just a delight. Handcrafted felt using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres and silk. Finished using free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching.

Professionally framed in a beautiful bare faced oak wooden frame with a double mount board which I have written the title of the work and signed. The frame is a good quality, solid oak which has been not been varnished so the natural grain compliments the work. Ready to hang.

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

Actual work size 14 x 14 cm

This picture is for sale in my SHOP

#291

Along the Dale 

Inspiration came from a lovely walk along the dale on the edge of the North Yorks Moors National Park in the UK. Handcrafted felt using the wet felting technique with wool fibres, Wensleydale locks and silk. Finished with free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching using natural threads.

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

Actual work size 14 x 14 cm

This picture has SOLD

Original handcrafted felt and embroidered mini works. Inspired by flowers, hedgerow and the ocean. 

Many hours goes into producing a piece of work so I only produce a few mini works each year. 

All sold thank you!

Top of the Dale is a textural landscape depicting The Yorkshire Dales in early summer. The fields and hedgerows come alive in late spring and early summer, a favourite time of the year. Buttercups and cow parsley are in abundance, a joy to walk amongst.

Created using the wet felting technique with wool fibres and silk. Stitched using free motion machine embroidery with hand stitched flowers.

Overall Frame Size 28.5 x 12.5 cm

Actual work size 25.5 cm x 10cm

ID. 258 £143

This picture has SOLD

Limpets and Barnacles (unframed)

Hand made felt using Corriedale fibres. Hand stitched using rare breed wool and hand dyed cotton and silk threads. Inspired by my recent move to the beautiful North Yorkshire Coast. 

 30.5 x 13 x3cm (approx) 

This works was featured on the front cover of The Digital Cloth Magazine issue 11. 

To read the article click HERE

This work has now SOLD #197

Summer Meadow 

Inspired by the beautiful summer hedgerow flowers a joy to walk amongst. The picture has been entirely wet felted using merino fibres and silk. With free motion machine embroidery completed with hand embroidered flowers.

Professionally framed in a beautiful bare faced oak wooden frame with a double mount board which I have written the title of the work and signed. The frame is a good quality, solid oak which has been not been varnished so the natural grain compliments the work. Ready to hang. An authentication label which I have also signed is included.

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

Actual work size 14 x 14 cm

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#292

Lichens on an Ash tree. This textural work was inspired by lichens growing on the trunk of an old Ash tree. My studies are not intended to be direct facsimiles, instead I take inspiration from their form, colour and patterns and interpret that in my felt and embroidery. Handcrafted felt was made using the wet felting technique with layers of merino wool fibres, nepps, burrs and silk. Finished with a combination of free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching.

Professionally framed in a bespoke bare wood St Ives open frame from an FSC certified forest. 

Overall Frame Size 32 cm x 26 cm

Actual work size approx 22 cm x 26 cm. £275

As Featured in FELT, the Australian magazine for felting. December 2023

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#210

Daisy Brooches

Wearable Daisy art brooches have been individually handcrafted by me from wool tops and silk. Using the wet felting technique a piece of felt is made, then using a combination of free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching the daisies and buttercups are created. The brooches are based on my larger framed art designs. I love making them they make me happy, and in turn spread a little joy!

 SOLD - I make these regularly please ask if not in my shop

Lichens

Bransdale is a peaceful little dale on the North York Moors National Park in the UK. Often overlooked by tourists in the summer, it makes for a lovely walk.

Handcrafted felt using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres . Finished using free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching. Lots of texture in this one!

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm £130

Actual work size 14 x 14 cm

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Limpets & Barnacles

As featured in Be Creative with Workbox Magazine Issue 195 January 2021 

Inspiration comes from my daily walks on my local beach. I often pick up a limpet shell and like to study their unique mark making. No two are the same! I especially love the beach at low tides, investigating the rock pools, this always reminds me of a very happy childhood.

My limpets are based on the Eurasian limpet, Patella Vulgata

Handcrafted felt is made using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres and silk. Hand stitched with cotton, linen and wool threads. The work has a depth of approximately 2cm deep and is presented in a deep box frame, with plenty of space around to set off the work.

Many hours goes into producing a piece of work.

Limpets & Barnacles has been professionally framed in a good quality deep box frame, the frame is 3.5cm deep to accommodate the work. It has been double mounted and sits on another mount board which I have written the title of the work and signed.

Overall Frame Size 34.5 x 34.5 cm x 3.5cm deep box frame

Actual work size approx 18 x 18 cm

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#195

Poppy Fields 

Is there anything more dramatic than seeing poppies running wild in summertime! This picture was inspired by a Yorkshire field where the poppies were just a delight. Handcrafted felt using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres and silk. Finished using free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching.

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#273

Forget-me-not

A larger version of my forget-me-not designs. A much loved and symbolic flower, many countries have folklore about Forget-me-nots (Myosotis). Here in the UK I love to see them running wild in woodlands from mid spring through to early summer.

Representative of love and friendship, giving someone this flower means you truly love and respect them, a testament to your relationship that you will never forget them in your thoughts

Handcrafted felt using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres and silk . Finished using free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching.

Photo shown before glazing

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

Actual work size 11 x 11 cm £130

SOLD

#220

Jewel Garden Inspiration was taken from one of my favourite gardens in late June when the perennial borders are at their finest. There is a garden chair set amongst the cottage flowers, so while seated the colours and perfume seem to surround the sitter and offer a different perspective. Just lovely.

Using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres and silk . Stitched using free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching.

Many hours goes into producing a piece of work

Framed in a simple white box frame.

Actual work size 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches)

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#269 Sold

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#248 Sold

Along the Dale is inspired by the Yorkshire moorland in late summer when the landscape is dominated by the purple heather.

Handcrafted felt using the wet felting technique with wool fibres . Finished with hand stitching, using hand dyed silk thread. Lots of texture in this one!

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

Actual work size 14 x 14 cm

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#264

As featured in Be Creative with Workbox Magazine Issue 195 January 2021

Winter Tree

This original larger version of my popular lone tree snow scenes, depicting a tree in the Dale. This picture is one of my greeting card designs.   

Wet felted from Merino wool fibres  with free motion machine embroidery.

Overall Frame Size 30 x 30 x 2 cm.

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A larger version of my forget-me-not designs. A much loved and symbolic flower, many countries have folklore about Forget-me-nots (Myosotis). 

Representative of love and friendship, giving someone this flower means you truly love and respect them, a testament to your relationship that you will never forget them in your thoughts

Handcrafted felt using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres and silk . Finished using free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching.

Forget-me-not has been professionally framed in a bespoke white washed St Ives frame. I am proud to use wooden frames that come from an FSC certified forest. 'FSC - certified forests are managed with consideration for people, wildlife and the environment.'

Overall Frame Size 23x 23 cm x 2.5cm (9 x 9 inch)

Actual work size approx 13 x 13 cm (5.25 x 5.25 inch) £130

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#237

A Sunny Day in June #2 Tuesday - A walk in the Dales, the abundance of hedgerow flowers are at their best this time of year, cow parsley, wild geranium and buttercups bring the rolling landscape to life.

The second of seven works each representing a day during one week in June.

Handcrafted felt using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres . Finished using free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching.

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#207

Along the Lane - Yorkshire my home, inspired landscape, rolling hills, hedgerow flowers, there is no where nicer in early summer. 

Small 10 x 10 cm work in a simple white frame. Many hours goes into producing a piece of work so I only produce a few mini works each year. Keep checking back as they get snapped up quickly.

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#253 

Summer Meadow

Inspired by early summer walks along the hedgerow where the cow parsley, wild mustard and forget-me-nots swaying gently in the breeze.

Handcrafted felt is made using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres and silk. Using both free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching with linen, silk and wool threads. Presented in a deep box frame, with plenty of space around to set off the work.

Overall Frame Size 33.5 x 33.5 cm x 3cm deep box frame

Actual work size approx 24 x 24 cm

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#236

Borrowdale Lichens 

The second in my series of Moss and Lichen studies based on a drystone wall in Borrowdale, Cumbria. Inspiration photographs can be found HEREon my photography page.

While out walking it is worth slowing down and taking a closer look, there are hundreds of species in the UK alone. Lichens are widely used as environmental indicators or bio-indicators.

My studies are not intended to be direct facsimiles, instead I take inspiration from their form, colour and patterns and interpret that in my handcrafted felt and embroidery.

The felt is made using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres and silk. Stitched using free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching.

Borrowdale Lichens has been professionally framed in a beautiful bare faced oak wooden frame with a double mount

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

Actual work size 14 x 14 cm

 As Featured in FELT, the Australian magazine for felting. December 2023

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#193 

Golden Lichens 

Inspired by lichens growing on a drystone wall. While out walking it is worth slowing down and taking a closer look, there are hundreds of species in the UK alone. Lichens are widely used as environmental indicators or bio-indicators.

My studies are not intended to be direct facsimiles, instead I take inspiration from their form, colour and patterns and interpret that in my handcrafted felt and embroidery.

The felt is made using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres and silk. Hand embroidered with fly stitch.

Actual work size 14 x 14 cm 

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Take Nine

9 Original handcrafted felt mini works. Inspired by flowers and the hedgerow.

Handcrafted felt using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres . Finished using free motion machine embroidery and hand stitched flowers.

Many hours goes into producing a piece of work so I only produce a few mini works each year.

framed in simple white box frame 12.5 x 12.5 cm (5 x 5 inches)

With a mount (matt) that I have written the title and signed.

Actual work size 5 x 5 cm (2 x 2 inches)

All SOLD thank you!

Three Limpets

The fourth of my limpet studies.

Inspiration comes from daily walks on my local beach. I often pick up a limpet shell and like to study their unique mark making. No two are the same! I especially love the beach at low tide, investigating the rock pools.

This study looks at the limpets as the tide is turning, semi submerged in water a time when they are active and able to feed. Did you know limpets have teeth and are able to travel on the rock surface in search of food. They have a very powerful foot that enables them to cling onto the rock surface during strong tidal currents. I find them fascinating!

My limpets are based on the Eurasian limpet, Patella Vulgata £195

#224

Spindrift 

Capturing those magical moments walking on the beach on a breezy day when the light falls in a certain way illuminating the spindrift from the top of an incoming wave, a spectrum of blues and aqua colours are fleetingly visible before the wave finally tips throwing up bubbles of spray. I love walking the beach on days like these, the sights and sounds of the crashing waves are very uplifting!

Hand crafted felt using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres and silk .

Spindrift has been professionally framed and is ready to hang, framing is a black wooden frame which has been mounted in soft white matt, the title of the piece and my signature.  The picture is ready to hang.

Overall Frame Size 30 x 30 x 1 cm.

Actual picture size (mount opening) 20 x 20 cm

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#211

Poppies in the Dunes was inspired by a walk through the sand dunes in Northumberland, the grasses often towering overhead lead into clearings with an abundance of wild flowers in June, magical, and very uplifting.

Handcrafted felt using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres . Embroidered with hand dyed wool threads.

'Poppies in the Dunes' has been professionally framed in a blue/grey moulded wooden frame with a double mount board (matt).

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

Actual work size 12 x 12 cm

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Forget-me-not

A larger version of my forget-me-not designs. A much loved and symbolic flower, many countries have folklore about Forget-me-nots (Myosotis). Here in the UK I love to see them running wild in woodlands from mid spring through to early summer.

Representative of love and friendship, giving someone this flower means you truly love and respect them, a testament to your relationship that you will never forget them in your thoughts

Handcrafted felt using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres and silk . Finished using free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching.

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#219

Poppies

A walk through the sand dunes at Bamburgh, Northumberland was the inspiration behind this piece. Masses of poppies and cow parsley were growing amongst the grasses, a joy to walk among and certainly photograph! It was so uplifting I just had to recreate in felt.

Handcrafted felt using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres, nepps and silk .

Embroidered with hand dyed merino wool .

Professionally framed in a beautiful bare faced oak wooden frame with a double mount board which I have written the title of the work and signed. 

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

Actual work size 14 x 14 cm

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#201

A Sunny Day in June 

#1 Monday - A walk in the Dales, the abundance of hedgerow flowers are at their best this time of year, cow parsley, wild geranium and buttercups bring the rolling landscape to life.

The first of seven works each representing a day during one week in June.

Handcrafted felt using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres . Finished using free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching.

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

Actual work size 12 x 12 cm

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#198

Forget-me-not

A much loved and symbolic flower, many countries have folklore about Forget-me-nots (Myosotis). Here in the UK I love to see them running wild in woodlands from mid spring through to early summer.

Representative of love and friendship, giving someone this flower means you truly love and respect them, a testament to your relationship that you will never forget them in your thoughts

Handcrafted felt using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres . Finished using free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching.

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

Actual work size 12 x 12 cm

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#204

Sea Thrift (No.2)

Inspired by a summer walk on the coastal path. Blue sky, blue sea, sound of the waves lapping on the shore below and clumps of sea thrift bobbing gently in the breeze. My kind of walk!

Handcrafted felt using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres . Finished using free motion machine embroidery and hand stitched flowers with cotton and silk threads.

Sea Thrift has been professionally framed in a blue/grey wooden frame with a double mount board.

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

Actual work size 14 x 14 cm

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#196

A Walk in the Dale

Inspired by an early summer day walking in the Dales. The cow parsley has grown so tall swaying gently in the breeze.

Days like these do not get much better!

Handcrafted felt using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres . Finished using free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching.

Along the Dale has been professionally framed in a blue/grey moulded wooden frame with a double mount board which I have written the title of the work and signed. The frame is of good quality. An authentication label which I have also signed along with description and methodology is included.

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

Actual work size 14 x 14 cm

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#186 

Wild Geraniums and Cow Parsley growing side by side along the hedgerows in July

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#188

8 Greeting Cards Designs - 

To purchase a pack of 8 card designs please click my website shop 

Please email me if  you are interested in stocking my cards. Thank you

Tree in the Dale

I love the form of old Ash trees in wintertime. They are one of the last trees to get leaves in Springtime and one of the first to drop leaves in the Autumn but they do provide a great habitat for so much wildlife. Under threat of Ash dieback the UK could potentially loose up to 80% of these magnificent trees changing the landscape quite dramatically in some areas🌳

Wet felted  with free motion machine embroidery. Did you know I stitch trees upside down!

Overall frame size: 38 x 26 cm

Actual work size: 25.5 x 13.5 cm

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#145  

Sea Thrift

Inspired by a summer walk on the coastal path. Blue sky, blue sea, sound of the waves lapping on the shore below and clumps of sea thrift bobbing gently in the breeze. My kind of walk!

Handcrafted felt using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres . Finished using hand stitched flowers with cotton and wool threads.

Sea Thrift has been professionally framed in a blue/grey moulded wooden frame with a double mount board which I have written the title of the work and signed. The frame is of good quality. An authentication label which I have also signed along with description and methodology is included.

Photo shown before glazing

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

Actual work size 14 x 14 cm

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#194

A Summer Picnic I

Warm summer days with friends in the rolling countryside enjoying a picnic, was the inspiration for this new landscape.

Handcrafted using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres . Stitched using free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching.

A Summer Picnic has been professionally framed in a blue/grey moulded wooden frame with a double mount board which I have written the title of the work and signed. The frame is of good quality. An authentication label which I have also signed along with description and methodology is included.

Overall Frame Size 25 x 25 x 2.5cm

Actual work size 10 x 10 cm

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Winter in the Peaks

Inspired by a beautiful walk in freshly laid snow.

Handmade felt using Merino and Corriedale wool fibres finished with free motion machine embroidery using beautiful rayon threads that add a glisten to the frosty trees.

Overall frame Size: 67 x 31 x3 cm

Professionally framed in a pale grey grained deep wooden frame. Textured soft white mount board.

Autumn in Bow Woods

The second in my series of studies at Bow Woods, depicting the fabulous array of golden deciduous foliage. 

Wet felted from Merino wool fibres and silk threads with free motion machine embroidery

Overall Frame Size: 32 x 31 x 2cm

Professionally framed in a  bare faced oak frame

As featured in Be Creative with Workbox Magazine Issue 195 January 2021

Moss and Lichen Study  

I often stop to photograph moss and lichen on a gatepost or a drystone wall, I love the exquisite detail, they are often overlooked.

Using just three stitches, fly, bullion and French knot stitched into handmade felt with silk. 

SOLD

A greeting Card is available for this design click here for my shop

As featured in Be Creative with Workbox Magazine Issue 195 January 2021

A Coastal Walk 

Inspired by early summer days walking on the coastal path, the buttercups and cow parsley swaying gently in the breeze, days like these do not get much better!

Handmade felt, entirely wet felted fusing Merino wool and silk fibres.

The work comes in a professional bare faced oak frame. The complimentary natural frame has been not been waxed or varnished so the true grain of the wood shows through complimenting the natural wool. 

Frame overall measurements: 37.5 x 19.5 cm

Actual work measurements: 29 x 10.5 cm 

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Along the Dale 

My latest Dales inspired landscape. Late Spring is a wonderful time of year in the Dales, the hedgerow flowers are in full force a joy to walk among.

Handcrafted felt using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres . Finished using free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching.

Along the Dale has been professionally framed in a blue/grey moulded wooden frame with a double mount board which I have written the title of the work and signed. The frame is of good quality. An authentication label which I have also signed along with description and methodology is included.

Overall Frame Size 25 x 25 x 2.5cm

Actual work size 14 x 14 cm

This picture has now SOLD

#179

Borrowdale Lichens

The first in my series of Moss and Lichen studies based on a drystone wall in Borrowdale, Cumbria. Inspiration photographs can be found HEREon my photography page.

While out walking it is worth slowing down and taking a closer look, there are hundreds of species in the UK alone. Lichens are widely used as environmental indicators or bio-indicators.

My studies are not intended to be direct facsimiles, instead I take inspiration from their form, colour and patterns and interpret that in my handcrafted felt and embroidery.

The felt is made using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres and silk. Stitched using free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching.

Borrowdale Lichens has been professionally framed in a beautiful bare faced oak wooden frame with a double mount

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

Actual work size 14 x 14 cm 

This picture has SOLD

#192

Muscari

One of my  handmade felt and stitch pictures depicting Muscari (Grape Hyacinth) flowers that grow in my garden. 

Handmade felt using Merino wool and silk fibres, then free motion machine stitched with the addition of a little hand stitching.  

This picture has been professionally framed, in a wood grained black frame with a double white mount.

Title of work and signature are written on the mount. This picture has now SOLD

Jewel Garden (a)

A larger version of my Jewel Garden pictures. Inspiration was taken from one of my favourite gardens in late June when the perennial borders are at their finest. There is a garden chair set amongst the cottage flowers, so while seated the colours and perfume seem to surround the sitter and offer a different perspective. Just lovely.

Using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres and silk . Stitched using free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching.

Jewel Garden has been professionally framed in a beautiful bare faced oak wooden frame with a double mount board.

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

Actual work size 14 x 14 cm 

This picture has now SOLD

#181

Peace amongst the Daisies

Peaceful walks in the countryside are often more rewarding when we take our time to notice the smaller details nature presents to us.

Handcrafted using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres . Finished with free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching using cotton and linen threads.

Professionally framed in a blue/grey moulded wooden frame with a double mount board 

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

Actual work size 10 x 10 cm 

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'Jewel Garden'

Just four works in the series (Clockwise from top left: 1,2,4,3) Inspiration was taken from one of my favourite gardens in late June when the perennial borders are at their finest. There is a garden chair set amongst the cottage flowers, so while seated the colours and perfume seem to surround the sitter and offer a different perspective. Just lovely.

Using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres and silk . Stitched using free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching.

Jewel Garden series were professionally framed in a blue/grey moulded wooden frame 

Overall Frame Size 26 x26cm

Actual work size 10 x 10 cm

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Jewel Garden (b)

A larger version of my Jewel Garden pictures. Inspiration was taken from one of my favourite gardens in late June when the perennial borders are at their finest. There is a garden chair set amongst the cottage flowers, so while seated the colours and perfume seem to surround the sitter and offer a different perspective. Just lovely.

Using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres and silk . Stitched using free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching.

Jewel Garden has been professionally framed in a beautiful bare faced oak wooden frame with a double mount board which I have written the title of the work and signed.

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

Actual work size 14 x 14 cm

This picture has now SOLD

#182

Summer Picnic II

Warm summer days with friends in the rolling countryside enjoying a picnic, was the inspiration for this new landscape.

Handcrafted using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres . Stitched using free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching.

A Summer Picnic has been professionally framed in a blue/grey moulded wooden frame with a double mount board which I have written the title of the work and signed. The frame is of good quality. An authentication label which I have also signed along with description and methodology is included.

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

Actual work size 10 x 10 cm

This picture has now SOLD

#191

The Coastal Path

Inspired by early summer days walking the coastal path, the buttercups and cow parsley swaying gently in the breeze, days like these do not get much better!

Handmade felt using Merino wool fibres finished with free motion machine embroidery.

This picture has been mounted on a matt board with a top mount. It is ready for you to pop into a frame of your choice. The title of the work is written on the mount. An authentification label is provided for you to attach to the back of your chosen frame. (Frame is not included)

External Mount Size: 40 x 30 cm

Overall work size 28.5 x 19.5 cm

This work has now SOLD

April Flowers

Inspired by the vibrant wild spring flowers and grasses that grow along the dry stone walls around my home. Handcrafted felt using Merino and silk, with free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching.

Overall Frame Size: 58 x 28 x 2cm

Professionally framed, bare face oak frame, mounted on a soft white conservation board.

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‘Sea Thrift at Flamborough’

As featured in Be Creative with Workbox Magazine Issue 195 out 16th December 2020. 

My latest work, entirely wet felted with free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching.

This is one of my favourite beaches to visit on a sunny day, the contrast of the chalky white cliffs against the blue sea is lovely. I don’t often walk on the beach here but prefer instead to walk along the cliffs, it’s so pretty especially when the sea thrift is in flower🌸

The work measures approx. 49 x 29 cm max.

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Late Summer

Inspired by a walk on the moors.

Handmade felt using Merino and Corriedale wool fibres finished with free motion machine embroidery and a hand stitched fence. 

Overall frame Size: 31 x 31 x 2 cm

Professionally framed in a steel grey painted wooden frame with a soft grey mount mount board.

Title of work and signature are written on the mount.

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Summer Meadow V

Inspiration for these new  works was taken from the hedgerows around my home. Using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres . Stitched using free motion machine embroidery and a little hand stitching.

Many hours goes into producing a piece of work.

Summer Meadow V has been professionally framed in a blue/grey moulded wooden frame with a double mount board which I have written the title of the work and signed.

Overall Frame Size 25 x 25 x 2.5cm

Actual work size 10 x 10 cm 

Summer Meadow series No I-V have all  SOLD

Edge of the Moor

Wild flowers growing amongst the Ling Heather on the edge of the Moor. The purple heather blankets the moors in mid August, always an anticipated sight.

Local bee keepers often bring their hives onto the moor this time of year the nectar from the heather makes lovely honey.

Hand crafted felt made from merino and silk fibres using the wet felting technique. The work is finished with free motion machine embroidered with rayon threads to catch the light and finished with hand stitching.

Framed in an oak effect frame, sealed, ready to hang, with an authentication label and methodology leaflet.

Overall Frame Size 30 x 25 cm

Actual work size 16 x 11 cm

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Buttercup Fields

Celebrating the masses of buttercups and daisies in the wildflower meadows that surround my home in springtime, a welcome treat after the long winter months.

Made from Merino fibres and silk with free motion machine embroidery completed with hand embroidered daisies.

Overall Size: 53cm x 26 cm Frame: Professionally framed, painted white washed solid wood frame, with sage acid free mount.

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Inspiration for 'Hedgerow II' was taken from the Cow Parsley and Buttercups growing in the hedgerow by my home. Using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres. Stitched using free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching.

Many hours goes into producing a piece of work.

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

Overall Work Size 10 x 10cm

This work has now SOLD

Hedgerows III

Inspiration for 'Hedgerow' was taken from the Cow Parsley and Buttercups growing in the hedgerow by my home. Using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres. Stitched using free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching.

Many hours goes into producing a piece of work.

'Hedgerows' has been professionally framed in a blue/grey moulded wooden frame with a double mount board which I have written the title of the work and signed. 

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

Overall Work Size 9 x 9 cm

This picture was supplied in good faith to Illinois, NOT paid for. Lesson learnt! 

Buttercup Fields

Overall Size: 53cm x 26 x 1cm

Frame: Professionally framed, painted white washed solid wood frame, with sage acid free mount 

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The Limestone Way

Contemporary hand felted landscape, inspired by the abundance of Cow Parsley that grows by the dry stone walls along the Limestone Way in the Peak District .

Handmade wet felted picture made from luxurious merino wool tops and silk fibres, finished with free motion machine embroidery. 

Overall Size: 52.5 x 28 x 2 cm

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‘Sunshine and Showers Loch Torridon’ 

(As featured in Be Creative with Workbox Magazine Issue 195 - January 2021 )

Commissioned by a lovely customer who wanted to capture the ever changing light over the Loch.

Merino, Corriedale and silk fibres with free motion embroidery. 

Size: 45 x 31 cm

This picture has now SOLD 

A greeting Card is available for this design click here for my shop

Bluebell Woods

Inspired by the masses of bluebells in springtime. Their aroma is wonderful. Spring is a special and long awaited time of the year, I love it when the sunlight filters through newly emerging fresh green leaves onto the carpet of blue below. 

Wet felted from Merino wool fibres and silk threads with free motion machine embroidery.  

Overall Frame Size: 32 x 31x 3cm

Professional grey grained wooden frame, with a white mount and black core. Title of work and signature are written on the mount (Photo shown is taken before glazing)

This picture has now SOLD

A greeting Card is available for this design click here for my shop

Bodmin Moor - Late Summer

(As featured in Be Creative with Workbox Magazine Issue 195 - January 2021 )  

Capturing the essence of Bodmin moor in late summer when the gorse and heather are in bloom. 

Entirely wet felted using Merino and Corriedale wool. Finished with free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching 50 x 40 cm 

This work has SOLD

Summer Meadow I - V

Inspiration for my Summer Meadow series was taken from the hedgerows around my home. Using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres . Stitched using free motion machine embroidery and a little hand stitching. 

Actual work size 10 x 10 cm 

No. I, II, III, IV, V have now  SOLD

Seedheads

Textured soft pastel colours and silk form the background for this frosty morning inspired Seedhead picture. Using the wet felting technique with Merino wool and silk fibres. Entirely hand stitched using a selection of hand dyed silk and linen threads.

Professionally framed in a beautiful blue/grey moulded wooden frame with a complimentary soft grey mount. An authentication label which I have titled and signed along with description and methodology is included.

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26cm

Actual work size 12 x 12 cm

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Summer Meadow IV 

Inspiration for my Summer Meadow series was taken from the hedgerows around my home. Using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres . Stitched using free motion machine embroidery and a little hand stitching.

Summer Meadow IV has been professionally framed with a double mount. See my shop for framing detail.

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

Actual work size 10 x 10 cm 

This picture has SOLD

Late Summer

Inspiration was taken from a Summer walk, dodging the rain clouds and enjoying the light on the fields.

Handmade felt using Merino and silk fibres finished with free motion machine embroidery.

Overall frame Size: 37.5 x 31.5 cm

Actual Work size: 23.5 x 17.5 cm

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Hedgerow I

Inspiration for 'Hedgerow I' was taken from the Cow Parsley and Buttercups growing in the hedgerow by my home. Using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres. Stitched using free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching.

Many hours goes into producing a piece of work.

Overall Frame Size 26 x 26 cm

Overall Work Size 10 x 10cm

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Moss and Lichen on a Gatepost. 

A unique one off study. I love the exquisite detail of moss and lichens, often overlooked but worthy of a closer investigation! I often stop to photograph them, this particular study was inspired by the top of a gatepost I pass through on one of my walks.

Actual work size approx 16 cm diameter

Moss and Lichen Study (triptych) 

Three panels each work measuring approx. 10.5 x 13cm. 

Please contact me for more information and additional photos.

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A Moorland Walk

Inspired by a walk on the North York Moors as the heather is just starting to bloom. The bees, Skylarks and Meadow Pipits are the only sound up here on a calm summer day, bliss!

Wet felted using Merino wool with free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching

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Three Buttercup and Daisy works mounted as a triptych. Each piece has been hand crafted using the wet felting technique from merino and silk fibres. I have then used free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching for the flower design.

The works are professionally framed in a beautiful bare faced oak frame.The mount board and top mount are a soft textured cream colour. I have added the title of the work and signed it. An authentication label which I also sign along with description and methodology is included.

(Photo shown is taken before glazing, to avoid reflections in the photograph) The picture is glazed and sealed on the back.

Frame overall measurements: 37 x 19 x 2cm

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Summer Walks 

Warm sunny days walking through the meadows, the Cow Parsley has grown so tall and strong this time of year, often towering above you. Its a lovely time of year.

Hand crafted felt using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres and silk . Stitched using free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching.

Many hours goes into producing a piece of work.

Summer Walks has been professionally framed in a blue/grey moulded wooden frame with a complimentary soft grey mount which I have written the title of the work and signed. The frame is of good quality. An authentication label which I have also signed along with description and methodology is included.

Overall Frame Size 31.5 x 31.5 cm

Actual work size 13.5 x 13.5 cm

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Spring Tide I

One of two pictures influenced by the incoming Spring tide.

Layers of merino and silk fibres have been wet felted then machine embroidered with beautiful rayon threads. The thread and silk fibres add a light sheen to the work mimicking the light catching the sea foam crashing on to the beach.

Spring Tide I has now SOLD 

Spring has Sprung!

Hand painted canvas with free motion embroidery, stitched entirely freehand on the reverse of the work using beautiful hand dyed linen threads.

Overall Frame Size: 37.5 x 26.5 x 2cm

Professionally framed in a  bare faced oak frame, with a soft white textured mount.
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The Parwich Murmuration

Those of you who know me or follow me on Instagram, will know that our village had a huge flock of visiting starlings displaying for us each evening above the village. One of Natures natural phenomenon a nightly spectacle I will always remember.

I felt compelled to create this piece. Hand crafted felt made from Merino wool, with hand and machine stitching. 

Overall Frame Size: 49 x 19 x 1cm

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Sheep on the Moor

This is one of my original felt picture designs depicting sheep on a snowy moorland landscape.

Entirely wet felted from Merino wool fibres and a touch of silk with free motion machine embroidery. Did you know I stitch trees upside down. 12 x 12 cm plus framing 
This picture has now SOLD

However I often revisit this scene so please enquire if you are interested in purchasing. Typically £130 framed.

Along the Dale 

Inspired by the beautiful rolling White Peak landscape and its many grazing sheep!

Handmade felt using Merino, Corriedale and silk fibres finished with free motion machine embroidery. 

Overall Frame: 48.5cm x 28 x 2 cm

Framed in a professional bare faced oak frame, mounted in a soft textured white.

Title of work and signature are written on the mount (Photo shown is taken before glazing)

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Cotoneaster

Inspired by the beautiful autumn berries of the Cotoneaster tree. The blackbirds in my garden love to eat them.

Handmade felt using Merino, Corriedale and silk fibres finished with hand stitching using hand dyed silk, wool and six strand cotton.

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Autumn in the Dale

Lots of detail, please zoom in to see. Wet felted using Wensleydale fibres, sari silk fabric, with free motion machine stitched Drystone walls, fence, hedges, birds and tree

Overall Frame: 51.5cm x 31 x 2 cm

Framed in a professional bare faced oak frame, double mounted in a soft textured cream.

Title of work and signature are written on the mount (Photo shown is taken before glazing)

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Cow Parsley

I wanted to capture majestic Cow Parsley seed heads in autumn time. They are one of my favourite hedgerow plants. I like to cut several stems for drying over the winter, I love their shape and  form, especially their shadows under candle light. 

Wet felted from Merino wool fibres with free motion machine embroidery

Overall Frame Size: 24 x 24 x 2 cm

Professionally framed in a beautiful bare faced oak frame with a double textured soft cream mount.

Title of work and signature are written on the mount

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Summer Storm at Biggin

I love dark moody skies especially in early summer when the Buttercups dominate the landscape here in the Peak District. Painted canvas, free motion embroidery

Frame: 45.5 x 45.5 cm

Grey Wooden Frame.

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Golden Hour

A frosty sunrise on an early morning walk.

Wet felted from Merino wool fibres and silk with free motion machine embroidery and a little hand stitch detail.

Overall Frame Size: 31.5 x 36 x 2cm

Professionally framed in a beautiful bare faced oak frame.

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Cow Parsley

Unique original hand felted landscape picture, inspired by the abundance of Cow Parsley that grows by the mossy drystone walls in the Peak District in summer time.

Made from Merino fibres and silk with free motion machine embroidery.

Overall Frame Size: 56cm x 28 x 1cm

Professionally framed in painted white washed solid wood, with grey acid free mount. 

NFS

Barn at Hartington

Hand felted with free motion machine stitching. 

I have a real soft spot for these old run down barns in the Peak District, they are often accompanied with a tree besides them. These pictures have proved very popular so here is another one, this time at Hartington. 

Overall Size: 27 x 27 x 3cm

Professional painted black grained wooden frame with white grey/blue mount. Acid free board.

Title of work and signature are written on the mount 

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Winter Trees

Wet felted study of winter trees in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales. 

Made from luxurious Merino, British breed Corriedale and Wensleydale wool with silk fibres, finished with free motion machine embroidery.

Overall Size: 51 x 30.5 x 3cm

Professionally framed Grey grained wooden deep frame, textured white mount with black core.

Title of work and signature are written on the mount (Photo shown is taken before glazing)  

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Rosebay Willowherb

I wanted to capture the masses of tall slender Rosebay Willowherb that grows along the trails adding a much needed splash of colour on a grey overcast day.

Wet felted from Merino wool fibres and silk with free motion machine embroidery  

Overall Frame Size: 45.5cm x 41 x 2cm 

Professionally framed in Harper Ash wooden frame with a soft white mount.

Title of work and signature are written on the mount (Photo shown is taken before glazing)

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The Old Beech Tree

Inspired by a lovely Beech tree near my home. Such magnificent trees all year round especially in the autumn time.

Handmade felt using the wet felting technique from Merino wool.

Finished with free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching.

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Thorpe Cloud

This iconic peak in the beautiful Dovedale, towers above the river Dove and the enchanting stepping stones below. 

Merino and silk fibres with free motion embroidery.

Mount opening 39 x 31cm 

Framing info to follow<>

Title of work and signature are written on the mount

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Buttercups and Daisies

A triptych of one of my popular designs, each piece of felt measures approx. 7.5cm x 7.5cm. Each piece of work has been created using the wet felting technique using Merino wool fibres and silk with free motion machine embroidery and finished with hand embroidery. (photographed before glazing)

Overall Frame Size: 37cm x 19cm x 2cm

Professionally framed in a beautiful bare faced oak frame with a double textured soft cream mount.

Title of work and signature are written on the mount . This picture has SOLD

Buttercup fields - Inspired by a walk on a storm day through the fields.  I love the contrast of yellow buttercups against a darkening sky, the grasses and cow parsley swaying in the breeze.  Hand made felt using Merino and silk fibres, with free motion machine embroidery and hand stitching.

The work measures approx. 44 x 18cm max.

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Cow Parsley

One of my original mini felt and stitch landscape pictures.

The felt has been handcrafted using the wet felting technique, with hand stitched the grasses, cow parsley and buttercup flowers using a selection of natural threads. The work comes. The picture is ready to hang in a professional bare faced oak frame. Frame overall measurements: 21 x 17 x 1.5 cm

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Fields at Ballidon

Haymaking in the fields near Ballidon.

Made from luxurious Merino, British breed Corriedale and Wensleydale wool with silk fibres, finished with free motion machine embroidery

Overall Frame Size 39 x 31x 2 cm 

Pale Grey Frame

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Hedgerow Flowers

Hand painted cotton canvas, then stencilled using leaves from my garden, with free motion machine embroidery, and hand embroidered seed stitch. Many layers and many techniques have gone into this piece of work. 

Overall Frame Size: 42 x 32 cm

Overall work size: 26 x 19 cm

Framed in a simple Ikea frame. 

Spring Tide II

One of two pictures influenced by the incoming Spring tide. 

Layers of merino and silk fibres have been wet felted then machine embroidered with beautiful rayon threads. The thread and silk fibres add a light sheen to the work mimicking the light catching the sea foam crashing on to the beach. 

Spring Tide II has now SOLD and now lives in Hawaii

A Blustery Day

Inspired by a walk in the Derbyshire Dales.

Handmade felt (wet felting method) using Merino, Wensleydale and silk fibres finished with free motion machine embroidery.

Professionally framed in a bare faced oak wooden frame. Overall size: 48cm x 26.5 x 2 cm. 

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Riber Castle 'Nearly Home'

A recent commission for a local author, depicting Riber Castle which sits in a prominent position above the town of Matlock. This picture was wet felted using Merino wool then free motion machine stitched. 

Professionally mounted and framed

Size: 57 x 45cm

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Snowy Days

This is one of my popular 12 x 12 cm original hand felted pictures depicting a snowy winters day. Mounted on conservation board with a signed mount.

This picture has SOLD

However I often revisit this scene so please enquire if you are interested in purchasing. Typically £130 framed.

Heather on Headon Warren

Commissioned by a lovely customer who wanted to capture special family  memories at Headon Warren on the Isle of Wight.

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Fields at Monyash

Inspired by the stripes the tractor was making as it was mowing the grass in a field ready for silaging. Monyash is another National Park village a few miles from my home. 

Pale Grey Frame

Overall Size 39 x 31cm

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Snowy Days

Hand felted picture using Merino, silk and angelina fibres. Winter tree and dry stone wall are stitched using free motion machinery.

Size: mount opening (picture size) 12 x 12 cm.

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Similar pictures available in my shop. All sold now thank you

'Minninglow and the High Peak Trail’. 

Minninglow is just 2 miles from where I live, a well loved feature on the landscape in our area, which on a clear day can be seen from the top of Mam Tor. It is a Neolithic and Bronze Age burial ground. A dominant feature on the landscape. This picture has SOLD

Barn in the Dale

Unique original hand felted landscape picture, inspired by the many dilapidated barns and drystone walls in the Peak District.

Made from Merino fibres and silk with free motion machine embroidery.

Overall Size: 56 x 25 cm.

Frame: Black wood grain frame with dark grey mount board.

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Foxgloves

Hand felted with free motion machine stitching. Inspired by the swaying foxgloves that grow so tall in the lanes around my home. Lots of hand dyed curly rare breed Leicester Long wool tops have gone into this piece, creating the background movement .

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Top of the Dale

Inspired by the beautiful rolling Peak District countryside around Parwich

Handmade wet felted landscape made from luxurious merino wool tops and silk fibres, finished with free motion machine embroidery.

Overall Size: 52cm x 27cm

Frame: Professionally framed, painted white washed solid wood frame, with grey acid free conservation mount.

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Summer Hedgerow

Many of the hedgerows around Parwich are a riot of colour in summertime. I particularly love watching the tall grasses and cow parsley swaying in the wind. A joy to walk along the lane. Hand painted stitched canvas, with free motion machine embroidery.

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Foxgloves at Bradbourne

Unique original hand felted landscape picture depicting Peak District mossy limestone walls and wild Foxgloves made from Merino fibres and silk with free motion machine embroidery. 

Overall Size: 54cm x 26cm

Frame: Professionally framed, painted white washed solid wood frame, with light grey acid free conservation mount

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A Winter Walk

A unique original hand felted landscape picture depicting the Ash trees that dominate the landscape in the southern area of the Peak District.  Made from Merino fibres and silk with free motion machine embroidery.

Overall Size: 60cm x 28.5cm

Frame: Professionally framed, painted white washed solid wood frame, with grey acid free mount.

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Astonefield Barn

Inspired by a derelict barn on the path to Alstonefield in the Peak District. A lovely area for walking.

Overall Size: 30 x 28 cm

Frame: Professionally framed, black frame with grey mount

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Alstonefield Barn

Inspired by a derelict barn on the path to Alstonefield in the Peak District. A lovely area for walking.

Overall Size: 30 x 28 cm

Frame: Professionally framed, black frame with grey mount

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The Marshes & Beyond the Marshes

A pair of hand painted textile portrait landscapes machine and hand stitched, inspired by a walk in the Staffordshire Moorlands when the Marsh Marigolds were in abundance.

Size: 56 x 25.5 cm

White washed frame, with white mount. These pictures have  SOLD  

Buttercups and Daisies

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Tulips

Unique hand felted and textile picture inspired by a trip last year to Keukenhof gardens in Lisse Netherlands. What an amazing place, I have never seen so much colour, acres and acres of beautifully manicured gardens a real showcase for the Dutch tulip industry. 

Size: 56 x 25.5 cm

White washed frame, with white mount. This picture has now SOLD

Snow in Parwich

A unique original hand felted landscape picture inspired by a snowy walk around Parwich. Made from Merino fibres, silk and nepps, with free motion machine embroidery.

Size: 55 x 24.5 cm

Frame: Professionally framed, painted white washed solid wood frame, with grey acid free mount

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A Winters Day - Monochrome (Exhibited at The Green Man Gallery Buxton Spring Gathering Exhibition 2018)

A unique original hand felted landscape picture depicting the winter landscape in the southern area of the Peak District. Made from Merino, silk and Wensleydale fibres with free motion machine embroidery.

Overall Size: 42cm x 32cm

Frame: Black frame 

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