As an artist I create on a daily basis. The pieces I make can be small or part of a larger work that is in progress. my mind is always buzzing with ideas and to ensure I do not forget them all I write down ideas and draw quick sketches in note books and I have many many note books! 
Since I was a child I see the makings of art in plants, found objects, second hand buys and so much more. During lockdown I have spent many hours learning how to take photos with my iPhone, improve lighting on my work and use different apps to bring it all together. I have through all this fallen out of love with Facebook and in love with Instagram. I love it, here is my link to it, www.instagram.com/sunartcrafts, I love the reels, the stories and the simplicity of it. 
During lock down people of all ages learned to use , computers, iPhone, iPad and of course Zoom.
I have taken many embroiderers classes on line to improve my skills and keep me up to date on new techniques. 
I enjoy doing detailed work but every now and then you need to break free and create simple fun things. I love to enjoy colour whether it is with threads or paint or fabric, my soul never stops needing.
The images here are just a tiny fraction of what I do, lots of new makes, kits and ceramics and of course embroidery work, enjoy

I During the last few days the weather has become warm and sunny even tropical at times. Everyone has taken advantage of the good weather, the freedom from lock down and headed to the beaches.
I have enjoyed our garden and spending time working outside in the fresh air at my garden studio. A comment was made to me saying 'its hot enough to fry an egg' and this inspired a new embroidery piece, The Fried Egg. People chatting always fill my head with ideas for my arts and crafts.
I used a small hoop, some cotton fabric and felt for padding the centre of the egg. Long stitches were used to create the centre and french knots and multi coloured beads for the egg white. I created a slide show to explain the different stages of making the brooch. The light bounces off the beads to give a lovely effect to the Fried Egg Brooch and bring it to life. I enjoyed making this brooch and I think I shall embroider some more, maybe even a double yoke!