I took a walk to Colclough Walled Garden located beside Tinern Abbey Wexford. Here in the Victorian Vinery/ Orangery which has been restored, It is the perfect setting for my small embroidery pieces which represents nature. It was a beautiful walk down the lane to Tintern Abbey and I was glad for the shade of the trees as it was warm in the sunlight. The beautiful trees create wonderful dappled shade and gave me lots of inspiration for new works. The winding paths lead to the walled gardens which were created over 200 years ago by the Colclough family. We are very fortunate to have such a beautiful and historic Abbey and gardens so close to our cottage. The village we live in , Saltmills was once nearer to the Abbey but was moved nearer the bay by the Colclough family. The embroidery pieces that I have on display in the walled garden are of flowers, hare, mushroom and of course the sea. I have also placed a 3D beaded frog which sits on a cushion along side my framed works. I will at a later date be embroidering in the gardens , where visitors can view embroidery works in progress. So while the sun shines if you visit Wexford, do head to Tintern Abbey and it’s beautiful walled garden.
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