Freeform/ Freestyle Embroidery is a wonderfully creative method of needlework. All forms of embroidery can be used with as many different kinds of fibers and embellishments as you'd like! Surface, ribbon, Brazilian and bead embroidery are just some of the methods used to make this lush tapestry. The final piece can be used to make a handbag, pillow, hatbox lid or anything else you can think of. This method is also gorgeous for embellishing clothing.
The Goddess Within
This satin box is fully bead embroidered in the freeform style with Japanese and Czech seed beads, semi precious stones, vintage beads, pressed glass beads and assorted bells & charms. The face cabachon is made from polymer clay which I handpainted and treated with a crackle glaze. The tassle was created using a coraling technique with coordinating embellishments. No pattern or drawing was used in the creation of this piece
Aphrodite's Journey
Three flameworked glass cabachons made by Michael and Sheila Ernst are bezelled within Czech and Japanese seed bead embroidery to create this marvelous treasure. Chinese Yen and vintage glass beads create the rope connecting these freeform pieces.The fringe includes natural pearls and vintage beads as well.
Fit For A Queen.
This necklace is also a freestyle piece. Bead embroidery was utilized for the bezzle. The main rope is made with a spiral rope stitch and then embellished with a coraling technique using beads, pressed glass leaves and flowers. The fringe uses the same beads and flowers.
 This lovely little door pillow is done in Brazilian and ribbon embroidery. A Shisha mirror is the focal point. The embroidery is done on a piece of gold brocade fabric which is attached to a purple velvet pillow.
This bead crochet choker is made with cotton and eyelash yarn, ceramic, shell and glass beads and incorporates several large pieces and beads I made with Fimo. The Fimo was stamped and treated with Pearl Ex powdered pigments before baking.
Fiona's Dream Journal
Our neighbor, Fiona, has created a truly magical, secret garden in her yard that is visible from our front window. It's pure joy to wake up to the sounds of her fountain and the birds singing among the flowers. I woke up one morning and was moved to create this journal for her from the beauty she gives me every day. In gratitude to Fiona's vision and beauty; Fiona's Garden.
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