Tuesday, 20 July 2010

HOMEMAKING

Mirror salvaged from a skip and decorated by Lyn's friends in Treloweth days.
Recently revamped with a mosaic of sparkly fabrics, overlaid with black lace and pearl beads. Ready for a new life.

Monday, 12 July 2010

HOMEMAKING

Originally rescued from a skip and repainted for Treloweth studio. Now revamped for life in the Forest.

Friday, 28 May 2010

TOOLS OF MY TRADE

Heart shaped pincushions or decorations.
Flower pincushions.
Handdyed calico needlecase. Handpainted and embellished in rainbow colours for Barbara's birthday. She loved it!
Toadstool pincushions. Inspired by Belinda and the community wallhanging we were involved with.
These are just a few of the needlecases I have made! Chenille effect, applique, buttons, beads, felt every colour etc etc!!

FOREST MAGIC

Sunday, 16 May 2010

PRIVATE JOURNEY

Cradle created by J. E. Wells, Sully Hospital, 1958
Patchwork quilt and pillow created from scraps of luxurious fabrics.
White, egyptian cotton sheets.
Burgundy, mohair blanket knitted in moss-stitch.
Grey, merino wool and silk blanket knitted in garter stitch.
Created and photographed May 2010 by E. H. Engel

FOREST MAGIC

FOREST MAGIC

FOREST MAGIC

RE-CREATING

Handstitched books

KNITTING

Sunday, 18 April 2010

DOLMOR (OCEAN MEADOW)

Layers of lavender fabrics, hand embroidered with gold stitches to create this luxurious evening bag, fit for every mermaid!

BIRTHDAY CARDS

Hand embroidered panel, beaded and painted.

DOLMOR (OCEAN MEADOW)

Luxurious fabrics embellished with assorted beads make cushions that every mermaid will love!

DOLMOR (OCEAN MEADOW)

Hand stitched shell panel with pearl beads, trimmed with Bulgarian lace and cream organza covering a recycled choclate box. Perfect for every mermaids jewellery!

FOREST MAGIC

FOREST MAGIC

HARE CUSHION
Created by E. H. Engel
Cushion machine assembled, hare, daisy and borders hand appliqued and embroidered.
The hare has long been a symbol of rebirth and a daisy of innocence.
Deisgn was inspired by Clive Barrett's hare drawing.