I offer informative and entertaining talks on the different aspects of my professional life. I do not use slides, but bring support material from quilts to feather dusters for illustration and visual interest!
Please note that I am always happy to adapt a talk to a particular group's needs – just ask
IN SEARCH OF THE INVISIBLE Why and how I wrote, published and sold my first novel at the age of 50 |
RICHSTITCH: HOW I GOT FROM THERE TO HERE My textile career to date – the good, the bad and the ugly! I do not use slides but bring lots of my work. |
BOOKS, BATTING AND BEESWAX My adventures on the Quilter's Guild judging course, and my experience as judge at the Festival of Quilts. |
UNACCUSTOMED AS I AM… A talk on giving talks – my experiences, good and not so, with a dollop of "How-To' thrown in! |
HUSH NOW AND LISTEN… A layman's guide to horse whispering in the 21st century. |
CONDITIONAL DISCHARGE Colour discharge techniques using bleach or discharge paste, and further techniques with velvet. Lots of samples and finished work to examine and handle. The audience is welcome to take notes. |
FELT UNDERNEATH Feltmaking, and ways to use different types of felt as a basis for stitch. Lots of samples and finished work to examine and handle. The audience is welcome to take notes. |