I am a life long fan of textiles in all forms. I believe that everyone can make things and that the process should be enjoyable. Textiles are all about having fun with colour and I have been teaching feltmaking for about 20 years. I also teach wire/textile animal and bird making, crazy patchwork and embroidery. I like to learn new things and have had a go at many crafts (most of which I would love to continue!), but I think that ideas from different disciplines can enrich others. I regularly sew, knit, crochet and embroider, plus gardening, whittling and cooking. I sewed professionally (soft furnishings and dressmaking) for many years but am mainly self taught. I belong to the South Somerset Embroiderers Guild.