I often get asked where the designs for my artworks come from. The simple answer is…I draw them myself.
The truer answer has a bit more texture to it.
Museum glass vs regular glass in framed artworks
When it comes to framing textile art, the right glass can make all the difference. A few years ago, I made the switch from standard glass to museum glass, and I haven’t looked back since.
The shelf life of threads
Yes your threads likely have a ‘use-by’ date, but with good storage you can stretch it out as long as possible.
Watch the short video below for a quick run down on thread health and storage then read on for a few more tips and stories related to my thread journey (including the thread I use).
A hack for hanging artworks in a grid
Hanging artworks in a perfect grid can be tricky. But I have a little hack that makes the job quick and easy.
The Botanical Collection - Jewellery collaboration with Anna Reikher
I am excited to share with you a limited jewellery collection inspired by my embroidery artworks created in collaboration with Milan based jewellery designers Anna Reikher.
How I hang framed artworks
Hanging framed artwork is daunting for many, but it shouldn’t be.
In this short and sweet video below I share some tips for how I hang framed artwork.
We Are Makers (magazine)
‘We Are Makers’ is the coffee table magazine that celebrates the stories of makers, artists and craftspeople from around the globe.
Find me in edition thirteen!
Embroidery hoops tips and tricks
Here is a little embroidery hoop tip that can help you get the most out of your wooden embroidery hoops. Watch the video below to learn why I mark my hoops before I even use them.
Notions (book)
Better Homes and Gardens - Artist feature Meredith Woolnough embroidery
What an honour to be featured on this beloved Aussie TV program.
Print Materials Tour
Everyone’s aesthetic is unique, which is why I offer prints on paper, wood, acrylic, metal and canvas. Watch the videos below to tour each of the materials.
The interview I never got paid for
The interview in this blog post was never meant to be shared here. I won’t get into the details (because it makes me kinda angry) but the short of it is an online company commissioned this interview, received it, then ghosted me and never paid for it.
But, the silver lining of the situation is that so now I get to share this with you. I hope you find it interesting. I think there are some great moments in this interview and it discusses many of the questions I commonly get asked. So grab a cuppa and have a listen.
The Coral Exhibition
I have been overwhelmed by the response to the CORAL exhibition. With over 85% of works selling in the opening weekend, to say I am blown away is an understatement.
I want to say a huge thank you to all of the supporters, collectors, and visitors to the exhibition. Your love and support means the world to me.
Needlexchange Podcast interview
I had a lovely chat with Jamie (AKA Mr Xstitch) recently for the NeedleXchange podcast. You can listen to the interview in the video below or wherever you get your podcasts.
The Mr X Stitch Contemporary Needlework Prize
I don’t usually enter awards or competitions, but there was just something about the Mr X Stitch Contemporary Needlework prize that tickled my fancy. So I threw my hat in the ring and to my surprise and delight - I won a prize! 2nd place in the Machine embroidery category. What an honor.
Textile Talk Podcast
I was honored to be recently interviewed by Gail from the School of Stitched Textiles. In our chat we discussed how I got into stitching, working with water-soluble fabric, threads, commissions, pricing artwork, working with galleries, and loads of other things.
So grab a cuppa and have a listen.
Nerd out on the Nautilus with me
If I was asked to choose a favorite animal, the Nautilus would be in my top five. It’s such a weird and wonderful creature. I studied the Chambered Nautilus (Nautilus pompilius) during the final year of my Natural History Illustration degree and loved nerding out on its anatomy and behavior. I filled pages of my sketchbooks with notes about it and even sculpted a lifelike model, complete with a real cutaway shell (his name is Neville).
Journaling with Nature Podcast
Recently I had the pleasure of chatting with Bethan from the Journaling with Nature podcast. We discussed many aspects of my life and practice including my love of nature and drawing. Bethan is a great interviewer, she was so easy to chat with and asked the best questions. I really enjoyed our chat and I hope you do too.
New book announcement!
I am so excited to announce that I have a NEW BOOK in the works, due to be released in just a few months. I just received the pre-copy of this new little printed treasure and I love it. I hope you will love it too. Watch the video below to have a sneak peek a the book and hear what it is all about.
A peek into the studio (prep for my upcoming solo exhibition)
Coral, Coral, and more Coral.
That is what is going on in the studio at present.
With a solo show sceduled for later this year I am madly stitching away at new designs and I am loving the way things are going! The show is going to have a coral focus as I have dived deep into the world of these amazing and beautiful animals.