Updating ideas in sketchbook today had a busy week ,visited York Quilt museum yesterday.Really interesting exhibition 'VOICES FROM INSIDE' Fine Cell Work is an organisation which helps in the rehabilitation of prisoners. Quilting and stitch is just a part of what they do with inmates, but the work is astounding and really proves the point I have been trying to make in my dissertation. 
I can see a strong resemblance to Mary's voice and expression in her samplers.  www.quiltmuseum.org.uk

Made a start to final collection,linked to dissertation research samplers by a patient at the West riding pauper and lunatic asylum.
I want express the story of Mary Frances Heaton in my work, to demonstrate her resilience and outspoken character which she herself shared through stitched letters and samplers.

Photographed www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk

FRESH START TO THE YEAR.

Lots of ideas for final collection. Need to

focus on dissertation, linking this to my collection looking at

possible routes to follow. Embroidery will feature heavily in

this I feel, as I have sponsorship from Madeira threads this

year.

Further development of Hallmark design collection.

Mac my character for Hallmark presentation , inspiration from photography family dog.

Free machine embroidery image character for Hallmark presentation

New Design Brief set for Hallmark Cards,looking at park spaces, dog walking and the personality relationship between types of dogs and owners.
Lots of observational drawing needed looking to translate into print and stitch work.