Very slow progress here....

...on the work for the Mall Galleries due to an unwelcome bout of illness.  Only hoping I can get some done in time to get it framed before it has to be couriered off in the New Year.   Thinking of doing some smaller scale non-portrait work maybe?  Something like this perhaps?... 

 or maybe this?

better make my mind up soon!

A few more photos......

.....of the Knit and Stitch exhibition ....

view large to see the detail

After all the excitement.....

....of Knit and Stitch it has been very difficult to feel grounded and settle down again.  But the SDC show at the Mall Galleries is only a few weeks away - with a small event called Christmas in between! - so I really have to get working again. 

I shall be exhibiting some of my portrait panels at the Mall but also want to do some more framed work  - perhaps floral patterns, or butterflies.  Not quite sure yet but will have to shortly make up my mind.  I'll keep you posted! 

A Slow Start to the blog......

....but I really needed time to recover from the fantastic but exhausting knit and stitch shows!   My husband helped me, my family and friends came to visit and I hope a great time was had by all.  I had an amazing response from all those who visited and said hello.......which is very rewarding after months and months working away with all the uncertainty of not knowing what people will think.  Thank you very much for everyone who called by and for all the very kind comments made.
For those who were unable to make it here is a sample of what was on display.....

A fresh start ...

with a new blog.  

For some while I have been anxious about my existing blog.  I feel it is too diverse and has lost its focus.  I am going to keep it and keep adding to it with photos and sketches and flickr links BUT this new blog is going to be the home for all my textile related news and views and first port of call for anyone interested in my textile art.  Essentially a dedicated record of my progress as textile artist.

For all that has gone before please check out my other blog.......and to all textile enthusiasts who read on,  don't forget to say hello - your comments are always welcome!