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My name is Elaine Archer and I am interested in all forms of creative embroidery and mixed media. I enjoy both hand stitching and machine embroidery but particularly like creating textural surfaces for stitch. I’m also partial to a bit of glitz! Inspiration comes from the Suffolk countryside where I live but also from the beautiful scenery of Britain’s coastal paths. I have previously been a member of two exhibiting groups, Strands and Raw Edge, but at the moment am enjoying developing my own work. Jollietextiles is my opportunity to share what I love doing – stitching, painting and drawing.

250DSC01427 South West Coastal Path Lindsey Suffolk

Snowflakes – Instruction Sheet

November 27, 2021

I recently had a need to make another snowflake, for a workshop with a group of friends. I dug out the instruction sheet and reacquainted myself with snowflake making. For this one I used transfer printed organza to add a bit of colour – it looks pinky in the photograph but is really quite subtly … More Snowflakes – Instruction Sheet

Christmas Cards

November 14, 2021

My Christmas cards making has been a bit delayed this year – I usually like to make them well ahead so I have plenty of time. As I needed a quick idea I decided to use teabags again, as I did a few years ago. This time I used circular bags – fifty in a … More Christmas Cards

Secret Cove

October 24, 2021

Recently I was lucky enough to spend some time at this pretty little cove and knowing that it was going to be good weather I decided to take some art materials with me. I had already prepared a concertina book some time ago, made from wallpaper lining paper, pasted with some scraps of dressing making … More Secret Cove

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