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About Me
- Helen
- Degrees in Chemistry and Art History, museum conservation work, and a photofinishing stint somehow led me to jobs in needlework shops. Needlework being a favorite hobby, it seemed a natural progression.
Working and teaching at needlework shops increased my already growing knowledge/skills in all types of embroidery. In January 2004, I learned the art of punchneedle and then became a teacher. Hundreds of students and classes later, I’ve become a “designer” and “finisher” as well, in answer to those challenging questions: “What else is there?” and “This is nice but now what do I DO with it?” And HELEN’S TREASURES materialized.
Although my “specialty” now is punchneedle, I enjoy so many needlework disciplines. I love incorporating the punching with needlepoint, cross stitch, knitting, crocheting, beading, and crafting of all kinds. When I was a kid, my Mom often left me alone with a pile of crayons, paper, etc. Nothing has changed. Give me a myriad of found objects and materials and I’ll create a “treasure”. I look forward to working with the CREATIVE COLLECTIVE, sharing my treasures with those who also appreciate and love the whimsies and wonders of the world.
Blog Design
Some of my punch needle embroidery work:
pillow
pin
framed design
sheep pattern for beginners
For a first post, it looks wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteIs this a blogger page then? three columns, wow! Its lovely.
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