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This gorgeous piece of artwork was made by Beryl Taylor.  Originally from England, Beryl has been living in NJ for many years.  A few years ago, we learned we are practically neighbors.  I was visiting with her yesterday to give her some Elements lessons when she surprised me a present.  When I unwrapped it,  I was practically in tears.  This piece is just gorgeous, and it’s so her!  It measures 9×11″ and is mounted on a 12×14″ matte.  It’s signed and ready for framing.

She knows I have a thing for clocks and time, and this piece is filled with little clocks.  It’s hand and machine stitched,  includes her fabric paper,  fabrics, and hand stitched beads.

I love her edging technique.  Our schedules will be meshing again in May.  We plan on getting together and doing some collaborative work.  I’m looking forward to it, especially since I have years and years of embroidery work that I’ve done long ago when I was active in the Embroiderer’s Guild of America.  At some point later, I’ll photograph a few pieces to add here.

Beryl has a book loaded with images of her fantastic work along with instructions on many of her unique processes, including that gorgeous edging that is such a signature of her work.  You can click on the book above for more information.  You can also click here for information on her DVD in which she teaches how to make her unique fabric paper, among other things.  Last but not least, you can visit her website.

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