Repair and Restoration

Classes
- Beginners Classes
  
  No previous stitching necessary, suitable for the complete beginner or those who feel they need to relearn after a break.
- Mixed Ability
  
  Some basic stitch knowledge needed but nothing complicated.
- Advanced
  
  Specialist technique for experienced stitchers.
- Learn a Specific Technique
  
  Mixed ability classes for the different techniques.
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Repair and Restoration

I love to breathe new life considerately into beautiful meaningful objects. If you have an old family piece of lace or embroidery that you would like restored, I can help. I understand the meaning and emotional connection that these items carry and always take this into account. Cleaning and repairing items of hand embroidery is right up my street. So much so that I was invited to join the BBC One Repair Shop team - and I love it. Please do get in touch if you have an item needing repair, I'm ready to help.

I have worked on all manner of embroidered items, samplers are a big favourite of mine. So be it an old embroidery that has come loose, furniture coverings that needs repair or even a ceremonial shabraque I am ready to have a look. Please contact me if you have an enquiry and I'll be delighted to talk you through what I can do to help.

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Commissions

I undertake all manner of hand embroidery commissions, both small and large. My background training in art and design and my experience of how to combine techniques, materials and designs enable me to help advise you on how to bring your ideas to life. Whether it's a small ring cushion for a wedding, or adding a name on a christening gown, or a large project involving a great deal of work, please contact me to discuss how I can help you and I can provide a quotation for the work.

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Embroidery Groups

If you are part of an embroidery circle or group and you would like to hire me for a one-day tutorial or some project planning, (for, say, a large Ecclesiastical piece) please drop me a line and I'll be pleased to quote depending on what you have in mind. I can help you to plan, design (or save!) a large embroidery project and give tuition if you need to brush up on any specific techniques.

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Stitch Clinic

Are you stuck? My stitch clinic is here to help. If you need some help, instruction or just need me to finish something off for you - you're in the right place!

Do you want to create something but not sure where to start - we will work out a plan and choose colours, fabrics and stitches. Starting is often the hardest part. Maybe you are finished and need advice on mounting and framing - getting this right can be crucial to displaying your creation.

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Parties

If you are looking for a fun and unusual thing to do for a party with some friends or an occasion, why not hire me to run a day-long embroidery workshop? I'll take you through some elementary techniques and get you started on a simple piece of embroidery that you can take away with you after the event. If there's a bride involved I can design a piece that everyone can contribute to and she can keep!

For prices and availability, drop me a line - parties are usually held in The Storey building and I can provide catering on request.

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Skill
Set

Not sure which skill set you want to improve on/learn? Learn more about the different hand embroidery techniques by viewing my portfolio.

Repair and Restoration

Repair and Restoration

Commissions

Embroidery Groups

Stitch Clinic

Parties

Skill Set

Skill
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