Artfully Embroidered

This lecture is all about my embroidered and embellished artwork, that is featured in The Embroidery Book, by C&T Publishing. The examples that I will share and discuss will focus on topics such as the use of color, and how to use the stitches effectively. This is a slide show presentation that includes wall hangings, home accessories, garments and more. I will also bring examples that can be shown to the audience, so that they can see these pieces in person.

Beadazzled

This lecture features bead embroidery and bead-worked artwork, from my book Beaded Embroidery Stitching by C&T Publishing. The examples will focus on both the projects included in the book, as well as the gallery examples. This is a slide show presentation that includes wall hangings, home accessories, purses, jewelry, garments and more. I will also bring examples that can be shown to the audience, so that they can see these pieces in person.

What’s In Your Stash

This lecture uncovers the things that you may find in your stash of treasures, and suggestions on how to use them. I will feature examples and tips from my book, Creative Embroidery, Mixing the Old with the New, by C&T Publishing. This is a slide show presentation that includes wall hangings, home accessories, garments and more. I will also bring examples that can be shown to the audience, so that they can see these pieces in person.

Ribbonwork Gardens

This lecture explores ribbonwork and the variety of embellishment possibilities that are covered in Ribbonwork Gardens, and Ribbonwork Flowers by C&T Publishing. The slide show presentation includes over 38 examples of tassels, wall hangings, wreaths, neck-pieces, vests, and jackets to help ignite your imagination. I will also bring examples that can be shown to the audience, so that they can see these pieces in person.

The Bold and the Beautiful

This trunk show, features a selection of my wearable art ensembles, ranging from the simple to the more complicated. Many of these ensembles were created for the Fairfield and Bernina Fashion Shows. The pieces in this program are modeled in full ensemble form, including accessories such as hats, gloves, purses, parasols, jewelry and more. This group of treasures will be a feast for the eyes, a treat for the heart, and inspiration for the sole.