This embroidery has now become a cushion cover. I didn’t use oil paint on this piece so decided it could become a textile response as a cushion cover. I like the idea of people being able to touch the embroidery, and a cover like this lends itself to that notion. It works well as this and is now on a red chair in our living room. The soft pre-washed Lithuanian linen is ideal for soft furnishings and I really enjoyed working with it. I never know if a piece wants to become a mixed media painting or textile response until quite late in the making process, and just remain open to wherever it may take me. I was inspired by some applique cushions I saw at Blackburn cathedral Textiles Biennale last week but have already been making cushions with flanges. It must be in the air! The nomads tent at the Biennale was stunning. Here is one of the cushions