Throughout my life I have been surrounded by my family making gorgeous quilts, handmade clothes, home cooked food, hand crocheted doilies and rugs, intricate lathe-turned wooden lamps and furniture. Everything had a purpose and was cherished. Our house has always been filled with precious hand-made items. It is through our creations that the history of my family is kept alive and passed on to future generations. These items will always connect us together.

about the artist

Having a lifelong passion for sewing inevitably leads to a rather large fabric stash. In 2018 I started selling patchwork fabric online, allowing me to enjoy my fabric obsession even more. It was during this time that it occurred to me that someone was designing the patterns on the fabrics, and for the first time I realised it could be a career.  That was when I discovered the joy of surface design.
After figuring out how to make repeating patterns myself with some success, I decided to invest in a few online courses. In 2022 I completed Bonnie Christine's Immersion course. I then spent an idyllic 18 months learning everything I could about surface design. With each new discovery it became clear to me that I'd found my true passion.

I now know what it's like to live my dream.

My Surface Design Journey

'Sunday' by Green Acre Designs 2023

Having a lifelong passion for sewing inevitably leads to a rather large fabric stash. In 2018 I started selling patchwork fabric online, allowing me to enjoy my fabric obsession even more.
It was during this time that it occurred to me that someone was designing the patterns on the fabrics, and for the first time I realised it could be a career. This was when I discovered the joy of surface design.

After figuring out how to make repeating patterns myself with some success, I decided to invest in a few online courses. In 2022 I completed Bonnie Christine's Immersion course. I then spent an idyllic 18 months learning everything I could about surface design. With each new discovery it became clear to me that I'd found my passion.

I now know what it's like to live my dream.