I accept custom orders from individuals, architects, interior 
designers, churches and corporate clients and am able to create 
a unique rug or wall hanging to coordinate with any interior 
setting.  Constructed as durable floor rugs, their decorative 
quality makes them equally appropriate as wall hangings.       

Each hand-woven rug / wall hanging is made with a linen warp 
(threads running vertically) and wool or cotton weft threads 
running horizontally).  I employ a variety of traditional weft-faced 
rug weaving techniques including plain weave, twill, tapestry 
and 3-end block weave with shaft-switching.  I also hand dye 
some of my yarns and use a weft ikat resist (tie dye) method.   

Peter Collingwood, internationally acclaimed Master Weaver, 
invented the shaft-switching device which enables the weaver 
to change the position of the some of the warp threads during 
the weaving process, by switching them from one shaft to 
another, with the use of cords and levers.

Hand-woven rugs and wall hangings provide a visual focus, help 
soften the acoustics and are an attractive feature for any room.  
Commissioning is a simple process.  Please contact me to discuss 
your requirements.  Hand-woven items are made to order from the 
portfolio of existing designs or to customer specifications.  
Please visit the gallery page to see some examples of the designs 
I have already created. 

My "one off" woven designs are mainly contemporary in style 
incorporating geometric shapes, graded colour blends and stripe 
rhythms.  Many of the designs are reversible, effectively giving 
two surfaces.  Colour is an important element of my work.  I use 
a broad range coloured yarns and blend several strands together, 
like mixing paint, to achieve the desired effect.  Inspiration for new 
designs comes from everywhere - especially ancient symbols, 
ethnic textiles and nature.

Mick, my wonderful  boyfriend, 
is an engineer, a great support 
and a good weaver too.

Generally, rugs / wall hangings are made in two main sizes: 
3 ft x 5 ft (92 cm x 152 cm) and 4 ft x 6 ft (122 cm x 183 cm).  
The maximum weaving width is 4 feet (122 cm) and the 
length is limited to 12 feet (366 cm).  Larger items can be 
made by weaving in strips and joining the pieces together.

The cost is from £30 ($55) per square foot depending on the 
size, complexity of the design and weaving technique used.

Should you be interested in ordering an individually 
designed hand-woven rug or wall hanging and would 
like to further discuss the possibility, or if you have any 
questions, please contact me.