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Whispers
mixed media
Whispers hangs on the wall to hide the bedroom tv and the goddesses on the spirals come off easily - so you can wear one on a chain.Ê
These days the challenge Jane sets for herself is that of not buying any new materials - the background fabric was originally a dress - made from fabric Mieka brought from Gambia, the beads from a necklace her mother never wore, the leathers are scraps from binding projects and of course, the laces from garage sales!.

approx 70 x 46 cm
letterpress printed, machine and hand embroidered with cotton, found textiles, embellishments and wire
Fall 2011

Born to Live
mixed media
The text is the first stanza of our wedding song, originally sung by Ann Mortifee and written by Ann Mortifee and Micheal Legrand..

50 x 50 cm
machine and hand embroidered with cotton, found textiles, embellishments and wire
Fall 2011

Dream
mixed media
Created with collected textiles and found objects, 'Dream' was made from ties given to Jane by her friend Paolo Barbey of Basel Switzerland.

approx.28 x 28 cm
machine and hand embroidered with cotton, found textiles, embellishments and wire
Spring 2011

Home
mixed media
Created with collected textiles and found objects, 'Home' includes quotes about home, and outlines of the various homes shared by Jane and Peter.

approx. 110 x 110 cm
machine and hand embroidered with cotton, found textiles, embellishments and wire
Spring 2011

Precious Words
mixed media
Created with collected textiles and found objects, 'Precious Words' is a series of 16 frames pieces that include old laces and one word - used to express both women and the lace work.

approx.13 x 13 cm each
hand embroidered with cotton, found textiles and embellishments
Fall 2010

Once Valued
mixed media
Created with collected textiles and found objects, 'Once Valued' explores the beauty of traditional women's craft.

approx.28 x 28 x 5 cm each
machine and hand embroidered with cotton, found textiles, embellishments and wire
Fall 2009

Boat Launch
mixed media
A four piece hanging playing off the word ÔboatÕ Ð dream, steam, cream and scream. Click on image to see the whole thing.

21 x 75 x 4 cm
hand marbled paper, letterpress printed, embroidered with cotton, found textiles, embellishments and wire
Fall 2008

Pie Stand
mixed media
A four piece hanging playing off the word ÔpieÕ - cutie, sweetie, sugar and pumpkin.

approx. 27 x 27 cm each - total display 27 cm x 95 cm
hand marbled paper, letterpress printed, embroidered with cotton, found textiles, embellishments and wire
Spring 2009

Memory Game
hanging/artist book
A 60 piece interchangeable work featuring my portrait and that of 29 of my closest female relatives. Each is a 4.25" square of hand woven damask. Connections shown here include the 6 sisters, the 5 redheads, Pat and Janet's smile, the twins and so on. It can be taken apart and rearranged. click on image for full view.

11 cm x 111 cm each - total display could be 75 cm x 150
fibre, photos, ribbon, yarn, embellishments and wire
March 2008

Join Together
hanging
Using crochet directions as text, Join Together changes as the light filters behind it. Collected pieces of crocheting and tatting embellish the work. Click on image to see different view.

50cm x 40cm x 3cm
kozo paper, letterpress printing, threads and embellishment
July 2007

Connect
artist book
This tunnel book celebrates the beautiful craft of old doillies
61 cm x 61 cm x 183cm
kozo paper, old doillies, wood, string and wire
March 2007

2 Embellish
artist book
Made from old handkerchiefs, this to-and-fro book is an abcedarium. Starting with Amazingly Brilliant to Yearningly Zowie!
52 cm x 104 cm when open, 26 x 26 x 2cm closed
hankies, vinyl and embroidery floss
February 2007

Embellish
artist book
Made from old handkerchiefs, this to-and-fro book is an abcedarium. Starting with Applique to laZy stitch!
110 cm x 110 cm when open, approx 28 x 28 x 32 x 18cm closed
hankies, ramie fabric and embroidery floss
May 2006