"My work is very spontaneous and tactile... I begin with a brief concept and develop the design, textures, contrasts and surprises as I proceed. I often say that I thread the needle and the work takes on a life of its own!"

"Needlepoint, being a flat medium, governed by a fixed grid or canvas, limits the possibilities of threads that can be used and realism that can be created. I create my pieces around these restrictions, creating flow of movement, textural up and down surfaces, and I take the shape and threads where I want them to be placed".