After graduating in 2005 with a degree in textile crafts I set up in business as a freelance textile designer, maker and tutor. Business activity has been diverse during the last two years which has given me the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects.

I create and sell embroidered and highly embellished fabric and paper designs for children's clothing and bedding as well as working to commission and on specific design briefs for clients such as Tigerprint and Redhill Productions.

My work is unique and displays interesting combinations of colour, pattern and texture. I create hand made accessories, ballet shoes, skirts, peg dolls, cards and craft kits, which are sold through my website and in a number of prestigious retail outlets, the most famous being Liberty and Designers Guild in London.

During the last year I have become more involved in educational projects, I now work closely with Darlington-based company Melting Pot Arts as a workshop leader, delivering contemporary textile and costume sessions to both children and adults in schools and community groups. From February 2008 I will lead weekly stitch groups in Darlington which promote a modern approach to stitch and textile craft.

Coats Crafts UK published my first craft book 'Stitch and Sparkle' in summer 2007. It has proved popular with all age ranges and abilities. Following the success of Stitch and Sparkle I am now working on the second edition with co-author Rachel Henderson. The new book is entitled 'Stitch Divas' and is aimed at girls aged 9-15. Both Rachel and I are passionate about getting more young people enthusiastic and inspired about stitch and are hoping our book will give them the skills to make their very own knitted, crocheted, felted and embroidered textile pieces.

My work has been featured in high circulation craft magazines such as Cloth Paper Scissors, Craft Beautiful, Quick and Crafty, Cross Stitcher and Sewing World.

I'm available for talks, demonstrations and residencies and I'm happy to take private commissions. Please contact me for more information or a quote.