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Embroidery Services

Repair, Restoration, Conservation, Curation, Consultancy and Events

Repair Restoration Conservation



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 covering 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.

Based on my extensive experience, design expertise and expert training I can usually help with most projects. Please do give me a call.

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Exhibitions and Events

I've experience of running events, curating exhibitions, and advising on embroidery activities. If you are looking for assistance in any of these areas please do get in touch. Things I have done recently include: curating an exhibition in Lancaster Castle about the Lancashire Witches; curating an exhibition in Carlisle Castle (Cumbria's Museum of Military Life) around Embroidery and recuperation in the military; guiding an embroidery tour in Bangladesh; running a weekend embroidery retreat; creating a day long embroidery wellness class.

If you would like some embroidery expertise to help create an event or exhibition then please get in touch.

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

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