Born in the UK. Studied art at school, and at Teacher Training college in UK. with distinction.
Gained Parts 1 and 2 City and Guilds certificates with distinction before emigrating to Australia in 1978. Worked in Adelaide for George Gross the dress designer, taught in Bernina centres in Sydney,- Knitwit centres, schools, Embroiderers Guild and taken part in many exhibitions , made an embroidered silk jacket for the then Victorian Governor's wife, winning prizes, finalist in the Textile Art Award Australia 2020.
Many articles on textiles in Embellish magazine- www. artwearpublications.com.au and others
Written 2 books on freeform machining- 'Australian creative machine embroidery' became a best seller with over 10,000 sold, 'Australian themes in machine embroidery ' both published by Lothian . Member of Peninsula Arts Society, Embroiderers Guild Victoria, Australia