Embroidered Birds and their Habitats

Judy works with the mediums of fabric and thread and the many and varied techniques of hand embroidery. Her unique embroideries draw on years of personal study and practice in design, drawing, painting, print-making, clay and object making but it is the flexibility and technical variety inherent in textiles, in particular hand embroidery, that has and will continue to fascinate her. Her works are held in diplomatic, corporate and private collections in Australia and internationally. She holds a Churchill Fellowship - studying ancient and contemporary narrative embroideries in the UK in 1999; a Diploma of Design; Embroiderers Guild, NSW Proficiency Certificate for Applique: Distinction; and is an accredited tutor with the Guild and TAFE (the leading provider of vocational education and training in Australia). Judy is a well-regarded tutor throughout Australia and New Zealand at Textile Forums and McGregor Schools (University of Southern Queensland) tutoring her developed techniques revolving around birds and their habitats, the wider landscape and narrative works. She won the 2013 National Australian Society of Miniature Arts Awards for Mixed Media and the 2012 Yvonne Perring Memorial Award for best use of Traditional Techniques. She has written articles for various magazines and books, such as Masterworks and Inspirations, as well as having her book ‘Embroidered Landscapes’ published by Sally Milner.

PART I - Overview of embroidery

Introduction 6

Equipment and materials 10

Resource and research 20

Design 28

The order of work 50



PART II - Projects and techniques

A Brief Flash of Red – Red-browed firetail finch 56

The Nestlings – Rose Robin 100

Natural elements of a landscape 118



PART III - Inspiration and reference

Studio folios 128

Finishing the work 142

Master works 148

Stitch glossary 154

Bibliography 159

Index 160