wearables

cornucapia 1988 30x40cm drawing in ink, watercolour and marbling on paper one of a series of drawings of fantastical hats for the The Horticulture Show exhibition at Abbot Hall, Kendal, Cumbria

greek dancing girls hat 1987 machine embroidery on satin and cotton velvet commission for cleveland county council In 1987 Paddy was Artist in Residence at Billingham Folk Festival. This hat was commissioned by Cleveland County Council as part of her residency  

18th century style grey waistcoat 1985 machine embroiderery on satin collection of darlington mbc The pattern shape was sourced from Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums' collection of 18th century waistcoats.

18th century style flower long waistcoat 1985 private collection painting and machine embroidery on satin The pattern shape was sourced from Tyne & Wear Museums' collection of 18th century waistcoats

white dickie waistcoat 1985 machine embroidery on satin private collection One of a series of 1930s style dickie waistcoats.

18thc engraving waistcoat drawing 1988 A3 ink and watercolour on paper private collection This waistcoat drawing is one of a proposed series informed by 18th century Dutch hand-coloured engravings. The actual waistcoat was purchased by the Embroiderers' Guild for their collection at Hampton Court.