Tapestries

 

 

 

 

My tapestries are mainly done using the Bayeux Tapestry stitch.  This is a medieval stitch whereby you outline a design and then block in the colour. This allows a finished tapestry look without actually having to weave. I much prefer this technique as it allows me a free hand in design, not having to follow a grid pattern as one would with a conventional tapestry.   

 

 

 

 The designs come from many sources, especially my own head.  I have a love of all things Medieval and so many of my designs come from medieval sources.  However, I also do landscape designs and designs with action – full of people done in a naïve style with big and fat and small and tall people, hopefully bringing life and humour to the pictures.