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Studio still life :DI LOVE my little studio at Collective Haunt - it is my oasis of calm, and I surround myself with my favourite artworks. And yes, I AM a neat freak, not apologising for that :DYou can find me here most Saturdays, so come and visit between 11 and 4!

Shop update!Yes, I have now listed all the unsold works from the TEXTural exhibition, so if you have had your eye on a piece (or two!), you can find them on my website!I have reduced all the small hand cut x-ray words to $90 AUD, so come over and be motivated!

My first textile obsession was cross stitch …After art school the first time around, I still hadn’t found my ideal medium - I’d tried painting, drawing, illustration, ceramics, sculpture, and loved them all - but nothing made me super excited.Until I found needlepoint - it was a Kaffe Fassett book at the library that started it all.Pretty soon, I was preferring using the cross stitch with wool to make my needlepoint more ‘chunky’, and to attain geometric patterns. I started my business Threefold Designs in 2004 with cross stitch kits and patterns.I stopped cross stitching after my tapestry skills were...

Are you lucky?I personally believe that you are what you say you are.So if you say ‘I’m never lucky’, you’re right.If you say ‘I’m so lucky’, you’re right.You get to choose.How you see yourself plays out in your life.I created these works as a talisman, sigil, reminder … you are who you say you are.I see so many people using negative words to be ‘cool’ - it’s not cool to use positive words ;)I don’t care - even if it’s cheesy and uncool, here I am. Spreading good energy and vibes!This piece (and others) are available in my TEXTural exhibition...

My solo exhibition ‘TEXTural’ is on until 25 February!Collective Haunt is open from Wednesday to Saturday, 11am - 4pm - we’re at 68 The Parade, Norwood. Just look for the orange building!I’m here every Saturday, so if you are around The Parade, swing by and say hi!Of course, all pieces are for sale, heh heh :)