I collage old and new papers including maps, my grandmas 1970's wallpaper and hand made papers. I'm inspired by a variety of themes including animals, birds and the great outdoors but often I create spontaneously responding to an idea that has popped into my head!
Once the collages are created I work into them on my sewing machine using a special foot called a "free hand embroidery" foot. This allows me to draw freely with thread into my collages.
