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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

Last Post – Sketchbooks

September 7, 2022

This photograph shows the front of one of my large Pink Pig sketchbooks. I have about a dozen of these A3 size books, in both landscape and portrait format, and I find the large size excellent for samples, drawings and design work. I like the coloured covers, which can be successfully decorated with collage or … More Last Post – Sketchbooks

Instructions For Mosaic Project

August 31, 2022

Collect together a pile of fabrics in all the colours you love. They can be plain or patterned, smooth or textured, but the colours should sit well together. You could use one of the patterned fabrics as inspiration for your colour scheme or select a favourite postcard or picture as a way to co-ordinate your … More Instructions For Mosaic Project

Mosaic Workshop

August 7, 2022

In preparation for a workshop I am running soon, I thought I would make some samples in colours that weren’t my usual ‘coastal’ selection. Deliberately choosing the bright yellow and blue of ceramics tiles seen in Portugal I made my choice of fabrics accordingly. I made one large, layered piece, using a variety of fabrics, … More Mosaic Workshop

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