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Last modified on 02/05/08

Check out my latest book - 'Painting and Sculpting with Needles - Dry Felting Developments'. Available directly from me.

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Latest Creations

Felt panels inspired by the neolithic stone carvings of Kilmartin, Argyll, Scotland

Achnabreck I felt, detail Achnabreck II felt, detail Achnabreck III felt, detail Achnabreck IV felt, detail

Each measures 60cm x 60cm, and is mounted on a box canvas. Made from Merino wool, silk fibres and fancy yarns; each is an independent composition, but can also be displayed with some or all of the others to form a longer composition. Can be seen in the 'Landscapes of Kilmartin' Exhibition during March/April 2008.

Digital Compositions based on the Kilmartin stone carvings

Echoes of Achnabreck I Echoes of Achnabreck II Echoes of Achnabreck III Echoes of Achnabreck IV

Each design is mounted on a box canvas

'Psycho-delic Cat' Scarf, created using 'Crepe' felt techniques, with additional bead details - the beginning of a new series of 'Flat Cat' scarves. More designs

'Spiral Fantasy' neckpiece, created using 'Nuno' felting techniques, with additional beading - the beginning of a new series of spiral neckwear. More Designs

  

Hats that can light up your life! I have been working on the idea of hats that can light up - ideal for evening wear (or helping you see in the dark!). 'Shooting Star', features battery operated lights, and will be shown during the 'Crowning Glory' Travelling Exhibition throughout 2008 and 2009.

Check out details of my Solo Exhibition - 'Journeys: Realities and Imaginings'  shown at Birnam Arts Centre, throughout July 2007

The last 'Hatwalk' was staged in the magnificent 'Mansfield Traquair' building in Edinburgh on 31st May and 1st June, 2006 - giving 2 matinees and 2 evening performances to a larger audience than ever before.

This time my theme was the 'Amazon', when I tried to capture some of the colour and exoticness of orchids, butterflies and a bird in the hats and garments that I created to complement the 'bossa nova' style music

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Exotic Butterfly, Hatwalk 2006 Bluebird, Hatwalk 2006 Butterflies, Hatwalk 2006 Orchid cascade, Rainbow butterfly, Hatwalk 2006 Spiked Orchid, Hatwalk 2006

Swarming Butterflies, Hatwalk 2006

A detailed look at some of my headwear from the Show

Fiona orchid cascade Purple Orchid set Spot Orchid set Oriental Orchid set  Fiona, swarming butterfly headdress

Fiona, Birdie headdress

  As a result of working with felted wire, I have extended my ideas to creating, 'Fascinators' as an alternative to wearing hats. These can be worn on special occasions, or just for fun!

Bridal Black white comb Fascinator Fascinator Fascinator

I recently developed ideas for one of my latest books, 'Felt Figures Great and Small', which prompted me to explore figures and glove puppets, using wet and dry felting methods.

See other Fibre Sculptures [click here]

One of my ongoing projects is working on figures for an 'aerobics team'. Gosh it's hard work getting slim!

Less strenuous are my current creatures which are fun to make, and are  fairly uncomplicated. Click here for details.

Latest additions to my animal 'Kingdom' = Dragons, and Dragon Kits!

Dragons

Want to buy the completed animals? [Click here]

New Boxed Needle Felting Kits - 'Springtime', 'Garden', 'Seascape', 'Woodland', 'Rainbow Dragon', 'Jolly Green Dragon', 'Custard, the Magic Dragon'

Springtime Kit Garden Kit Seascape Kit Woodland kit Rainbow Dragon kit Jolly Green Dragon Kit Custard the Magic Dragon Kit

Click here for further details

Check out my latest developments in jewellery [click here]

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS I have been working on a new series of 'Book People', starting with characters from Lewis Carroll's 'Alice in Wonderland', which were exhibited at the 2006 and 2007 Knitting and Stitching Shows in London, and Harrogate.   

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I have used old wine bottles as foundations for these figures, and have built them up with seamless felting techniques and dry needle-felting modelling. If you would like to see them in greater detail, click here.

Want to know where you can buy my products? [click here]

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