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  • Seascape

    Seascape

    I created a project for my learners called Seascape where I designed a picture using watercolours; applique and a variety of stitches to create a unique design for my learners…

  • Creative play

    Creative play

    Saturday 21st I sat down at my art desk and worked on new and existing pages for my sketchbook. I am currently working on more images for building the Seascape…

  • Embroidery Photoshoot Winter 2025

    Embroidery Photoshoot Winter 2025

    A photographer was organised by Islington Council to come to the community centre where I work for myself and my embroidery class to be photographed. I have an inspiring story,…

  • Front cover of Islington Life

    Front cover of Islington Life

    I was so humbled to be told the photo from the photoshoot for the Threading Community article got onto the front cover of Islington Life! We celebrated with orange chocolate…

  • Black history Month Oct 2025

    Black history Month Oct 2025

    The call out went out to the creative team at ACL Islington for Black History month for October 2025 and I went along with a couple of my learners, Bobette…

  • Module 1 Flower

    Module 1 Flower

    I have invested in a course to improve my machine embroidery skills that I learnt over twenty years ago. Each month there is a new project to be working on…