about

My name is Valerie Carr.

I paint and embroider, with no formal training in either. I have a passion for fabric, particularly antique textiles and I am always intrigued by how the 'layering up' of textures and colours can create a unique atmosphere.

I design repeat patterns from my own watercolours and print them digitally onto linen. This process provides me with a unique blank canvas for a slow stitch project. I also like to forage for interesting antique fabrics, threads, colours and textures. I love 'one-off's.

Whatever my canvas, my process is usually the same. I follow the needle and wait for the atmosphere to emerge.