by annrobertson | Aug 3, 2026 | Drawing, Inspiration, Nature, Shells, Still life
This is the fourth image in my grid of six and is of more shells. These shells were collected on the beach at Dawlish Warren, Devon, a couple of summers ago. The excitement for me was to find a couple of tiny cowrie shells. When we were children these were one...
by annrobertson | Jul 26, 2026 | craft, Embroidery, Exhibition, Illustration, Inspiration, Pattern, Sewing, Uncategorized
The Tapestry was finally finished last month and displayed at St Michael’s Church in town over two weekends. It is truly splendid and a real tribute to the organisers, participants and Macclesfield. It is wonderfully bright and colourful, yet the...
by annrobertson | Apr 5, 2026 | Curiosities, Drawing, Feather, Illustration, Inspiration, Nature
Three little squares now complete. This one is bits and pieces I picked up in Scotland. The stones I found on the bank of a river flowing into Loch Ness and the feather on a walk nearby. I have used the same techniques as for the other two and I am still...
by annrobertson | Mar 28, 2026 | Birds, colour, Embroidery, Illustration, Sewing, Uncategorized
The bird I have been embroidering for the Macclesfield History Tapestry was finished a couple of weeks ago and submitted. I thoroughly enjoyed the embroidery techniques and am pleased with the final results. I wasn’t sure whether to leave the wings more...
by annrobertson | Feb 16, 2026 | Birds, craft, Embroidery, Exhibition, Illustration, Pattern, Sewing, Uncategorized
Macclesfield is celebrating the original Bayeux Tapestry coming to the British Museum. Ailsa Holland and Becca Smith are organising and designing an embroidered tapestry of Macclesfield’s history in the style of the Bayeux. They have invited members of the...