New crewel work project . . .

Designed by Nicola Jarvis

Long and short shading with crewel wool

A new project - I have been commissioned by Nicola Jarvis to work her crewel work design.  More details later . . .

further development on the Lindisfarne Gospels

showing my technique ideas

open shading with silk thread, and running stitch

I have now started embroidering my printed calico of a design from the Lindisfarne Gospels.  My aim is to make it look as authentic as possible, using traditional stitch techniques and adding my own personal ideas.