Just A Little About me
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So, who is the person behind the site? Well... my name is Lyn Wilkinson and I have been 35 for the last ten years...(big grin!) I live in small country town in rural New South Wales, Australia, with my husband (who is also my soul mate and best friend), Gerald and our three children: Michael (16), Katie (14) and Sarah-Jean (7). We have one scruffy tabby cat called.... wait for it...."Tabby" *s* and a backyard full of aviaries filled with various types of Australian parrots and English Budgerigars... |
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My journey into the world of needle arts began in 1986 with the birth of Katie (Katrina Margherita!!! on her not so lovable days.) I have always adored hand smocked and heirloom sewn garments but found myself unable to justify the expense of those for sale in the Boutiques... So, I decided to learn how to create my own... Firstly, I read every book I could lay my hands on and then set about teaching myself. I found that the more I mastered, the more I wanted to learn. |
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After attending the first Country Bumpkin Beating Around the Bush (smocking and heirloom sewing) Convention in Keith, S.A. (Australia) in 1989, I became determined to extend my knowledge through more comprehensive means. So, in 1990 I began a four year part-time Advanced Certificate of Commercial Needle-Craft course at our local TAFE College and, as a whole new world of discovery and pleasure opened up to me, my list of passions began to expand. |
| My catch cry these day is:- If it involves a needle and thread then I know I'll love it! My interests now include both machine and hand embroidery; appliqué; decorator crafts; counted thread embroidery; canvas work and patchwork and quilting. My original love of beautiful children's garments however, remains one of my greatest passions. |
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