Specialising in hand drawn illustration and surface pattern design my main role in the business is creating illustrations and pattern designs for branding. I have also worked with a local company producing surface pattern designs for womenswear including scarves and accessories. This included researching fashion trends and colours, working to a set brief and tight deadlines.

On a day to day basis I also work with my husband to create and design marketing literature and strategies to develop our business. Keep social media accounts up to date and financials.

After completing my degree and PGCE qualifications I started working as a freelance embroidery artist / illustrator. During this period I worked for various companies and galleries creating embroidered artwork and illustrations. I was also commissioned by a publishing company to write a book titled the Needlecraft Style Directory which was published in 2012.

I also produced my own range of textiles and artwork which I sold worldwide and curated an online community for hand embroidery which had over 7,000 members.

My work has also been published in various UK and international publications including 1000 Artisan Textiles.

My course included working on tutor set briefs, industry briefs and self initiated briefs to create embroidered samples and finished pieces for a variety of uses. I specialised in hand and machine embroidery for textiles including bed linen, tableware and accessories. As well as a range of skills in hand embroidery I also used the multi-head embroidery machines to create a collection of embroidered surface pattern designs.

My course included: teacher training, lesson development, scheme of work development and curriculum development. I taught on the BTEC Fine Art and First Diploma courses providing lesson briefs, practical demonstrations, marking of students work and presentation of course materials and finished projects.