My Work

I am a keen crafter, and love to work in various media. Here are some examples of my work - embroidery, feltmaking, miniature needlework, lampwork glass, papercraft etc.

All designs copyright J E Kirk.

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Some of my miniature needlepoint cushions at 1:12 scale. Stitched on
fine silk gauze.

Scale shown by the silver ring.

All designs copyright J E Kirk.

I hope to add some miniature needlepoint kits to the website!

Book cover.

Hand & machine stitching, embellished with beads, handmade lace,
metal & fabric.

Design copyright
J E Kirk

Tiny needlefelted bear wearing dungarees - his name
is Ben Gineer! Keeping his feet warm on one of my
miniature rag rugs.

Bear and rug designs copyright J E Kirk.

Custhion Detail

Silk cushion.

Hand painted and quilted silk. Embellished with
beads & hand-stitching.

Design copyright
J E Kirk.

MapBag

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Hand felted bag based on a stylised map.
Embellished and texturised with hand-stitching,
couched threads and beads, and finished with a wrapped pebble.

Design copyright J E Kirk

Kite Detail The Sea Kite. Wallhanging.

Hand felted on scrim, then textured, manipulated and gathered.

Embellished with stitching, couched threads, Tyvek, glass, beads, silk paper.

Design copyright J E Kirk

Summertime
Jewellery made with some
of my handmade lampwork glass beads.

Designs copyright J E Kirk.

One of my Tando Creative mini bird houses, decorated with
paper, inks. Finished with a tiny handpainted wooden heart.
There's even a miniature "Home Sweet Home" sampler inside!

One of my digital textile designs.