I have always been interested in creativity in its many forms and fascinated by the procedures and connections made by artists and makers. Above all, I have a fascination and passion for pattern. In that respect I was inevitably drawn to textiles and with that a degree in constructed textiles (weave, tapestry knit) followed. Although have a practical degree in constructed textiles which I took in Scotland, and still have an interest in the practicalities of making, since graduating I have become increasingly interested in the theory, creativity and connections that can be found in the history of textile design, decoration and craft, and particularly so when concerned with pattern in its many forms, from direct and practical surface pattern to the patterns of overlapping cultures and ideas. This interest led to me creating The Textile Blog which now forms my main concern and I have found that I have an equal passion for both writing and education and therefore the road ahead is to combine my love of textiles, writing and education within one comprehensive format.