Symmetry and puzzles tickle something deep down in my brain. Manipulating motifs into symmetrical designs is akin to puzzles and I truly enjoy the challenge of doing these type of designs. From the dancing ghosts to the flying bats and the perching crows, this design was as fun to design as it is to... Read more
In my explorations of old embroidery books, I came across a number of rug designs in a book from 1880. While they were intended as inspiration for woven carpet patterns, I realized that a blackwork design could also show off the dynamic beauty of the geometry.