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Looking Out: Rya knot and Plain woven rug

Artist's statement

My inspiration comes from the richness of textures, colours and contrasts found in the natural world around me. Working with an array of fibres, and a structured design, I specialize in making individually designed hand-woven rugs and wall hangings to create the illusion of a scene or capture an idea.

Constructed as durable floor rugs, their decorative quality makes them equally appropriate as wall hangings. Working mainly in linen and carpet wool (which I dye myself).

I also create hooked rag rugs on hessian, an old craft that is being revived, and a great way to recycle material.

Rya knotting is another technique I use which allows me more freedom in design and gives a rich thick pile to the rug.

Weaving is my relaxation. I especially enjoy the design process using computer software, then choosing the colours that complement the design. My workshop is my rumpus room at my home in Kyabram, Northern Victoria. I have three looms set up here and have recently started to take over the shed where I have a further four looms! I began rug weaving in 1998 after I found an old loom in a second hand shop. I soon acquired another loom - this time a beautiful Swedish Glimakra Countermarch loom which I have recently converted into a shaft switching that enables me to do more intricate designs

Smoke Roses: 92 cms wide by 207 cms long

Illusions One: Shaft Switching rug