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I’m experimenting with smaller tapestries in the ‘Road Trip’ series, and although Luna Park in Melbourne is not * technically * one of the ‘Big Things’, I am fascinated by how creepy he is.And yeah, I definitely have to do the changing faces of the Sydney one too !This is one of those tapestries that are not making sense right now, but I’m sure it will all pull together soon!!

Just letting you know you can weave while wearing winklepickers, lol!Doesn’t matter if I’m about to go out for a fancy lunch, or just hanging around the house … I’ll always find time to squeeze in some weaving.It’s therapy, y’know?You can find all my delicious creations here on my website :)

My solo exhibition ‘TEXTural’ is on until 25 February!Collective Haunt is open from Wednesday to Saturday, 11am - 4pm - we’re at 68 The Parade, Norwood. Just look for the orange building!I’m here every Saturday, so if you are around The Parade, swing by and say hi!Of course, all pieces are for sale, heh heh :)

‘Warp / Weft’ - 2022, hand woven tapestryAll fabric have these two things in common: warp, which are the vertical threads held under tension on the loom, and weft, which are the horizontal threads.In tapestry, the warp is not seen, as the weft threads are packed down very tightly - so in this tapestry, all you are seeing is the weft, although the warp is the ‘backbone’ of the whole piece.With my handwoven scarves, you can see both the warp and the weft, as both create the pattern.So even though tapestry and handweaving have a lot in common, they are...

This Sagittarius bookmark is a PERFECT (and budget friendly) gift idea.Cross stitch kits are where I started with Threefold Designs back in 2004 - but I still like to keep the PDF patterns on my website (as well as a few kits I have left!), as I still love them, and they are great for using up yarns in your stash!You can find all my cross stitch kits and patterns on my website - the Sagittarius Bookmark is available as a instantly downloadable PDF pattern, with full instructions, perfect for beginners, and those wanting to use up yarn from other...