Judy works with the mediums of fabric and thread and the many and varied techniques of hand embroidery. Her unique embroideries draw on years of personal study and practice in design, drawing, painting, print-making, clay and object making but it is the flexibility and technical variety inherent in textiles, in particular hand embroidery, that has and will continue to fascinate her.Her works are held in diplomatic, corporate and private collections in Australia and internationally. She holds a Churchill Fellowship - studying ancient and contemporary narrative embroideries in the UK in 1999; a Diploma of Design; Embroiderers Guild, NSW Proficiency Certificate for Applique: Distinction; and is an accredited tutor with the Guild and TAFE (the leading provider of vocational education and training in Australia).Judy is a well-regarded tutor throughout Australia and New Zealand at Textile Forums and McGregor Schools (University of Southern Queensland) tutoring her developed techniques revolving around birds and their habitats, the wider landscape and narrative works. She won the 2013 National Australian Society of Miniature Arts Awards for Mixed Media and the 2012 Yvonne Perring Memorial Award for best use of Traditional Techniques.She has written articles for various magazines and books, such as Masterworks and Inspirations, as well as having her book ‘Embroidered Landscapes’ published by Sally Milner.

Embroidered Birds and their Habitats is divided into three parts, Part one covers the basics for getting started, from choosing a suitable bird to how to draw up the design. Part two takes a look at the processes and techniques involved in creating your own designs. Part three showcases examples of the author's own work. Plus there's info on finishing and framing, a stitch glossary and a handy reference section.

• PART I - Overview of embroideryIntroduction 6Equipment and materials 10Resource and research 20Design 28The order of work 50PART II - Projects and techniquesA Brief Flash of Red – Red-browed firetail finch 56The Nestlings – Rose Robin 100Natural elements of a landscape 118PART III - Inspiration and referenceStudio folios 128Finishing the work 142Master works 148Stitch glossary 154Bibliography 159Index 160

Judy works with the mediums of fabric and thread and the many and varied techniques of hand embroidery. Her unique embroideries draw on years of personal study and practice in design, drawing, painting, print-making, clay and object making but it is the flexibility and technical variety inherent in textiles, in particular hand embroidery, that has and will continue to fascinate her.Her works are held in diplomatic, corporate and private collections in Australia and internationally. She holds a Churchill Fellowship - studying ancient and contemporary narrative embroideries in the UK in 1999; a Diploma of Design; Embroiderers Guild, NSW Proficiency Certificate for Applique: Distinction; and is an accredited tutor with the Guild and TAFE (the leading provider of vocational education and training in Australia).Judy is a well-regarded tutor throughout Australia and New Zealand at Textile Forums and McGregor Schools (University of Southern Queensland) tutoring her developed techniques revolving around birds and their habitats, the wider landscape and narrative works. She won the 2013 National Australian Society of Miniature Arts Awards for Mixed Media and the 2012 Yvonne Perring Memorial Award for best use of Traditional Techniques.She has written articles for various magazines and books, such as Masterworks and Inspirations, as well as having her book ‘Embroidered Landscapes’ published by Sally Milner.

Embroidered Birds and their Habitats is divided into three parts, Part one covers the basics for getting started, from choosing a suitable bird to how to draw up the design. Part two takes a look at the processes and techniques involved in creating your own designs. Part three showcases examples of the author's own work. Plus there's info on finishing and framing, a stitch glossary and a handy reference section.

• PART I - Overview of embroideryIntroduction 6Equipment and materials 10Resource and research 20Design 28The order of work 50PART II - Projects and techniquesA Brief Flash of Red – Red-browed firetail finch 56The Nestlings – Rose Robin 100Natural elements of a landscape 118PART III - Inspiration and referenceStudio folios 128Finishing the work 142Master works 148Stitch glossary 154Bibliography 159Index 160