Bob/Janet 'The Elements of Creation' WIP 1998-2008

This is my slowest ever commission - it's a good job they're friends!

Two ministers moved from Twickenham to Sheffield, where he has been a Steel works chaplain. This piece will commemorate their time there: his End to End - Lands End to John O Groats pilgrimage; Sheffield industry; their love of nature; and Biblical passages on smelting, precious metals, and God's hidden wisdom.

It's taken so long because its a completely new departure for me into 3D box structures and free machine embroidery (which I had to learn on my Windsor, City & Guilds embroidery course). I've also moved twice and my husband had several serious illnesses in the meantime.

This sample is part of the 'fire' section. Look out for further postings this year!