People often ask where ideas for embroideries come from. Usually there’s no one source – something emerges when images and and research jostle around in the back of my mind. But just sometimes I see an image and can’t rest until I’ve used it for an embroidery. And when this happens the inspiration almost inevitably […]

Sadly, Cheltenham’ s collection of costume has received little airing in recent years. Shortage of exhibition and storage space means its shrouded garments hang anonymously along the length of the corridor that used to be known as Gallery 13 (a useful exhibition space in itself) in an area that is now closed to the public. […]