I am trained with Pfaff and Husqvarna Viking sewing machines.  However, I am proficient with other machine brands, such as Brother, Janome and Elna.	I possess a Master of Education with Honours (James Cook University of North Queensland, Townsville), Bachelor of Education (Darling Downs Institute of Advanced Education, Toowoomba), and a Diploma of Teaching (Kelvin Grove College of Teacher Education, Brisbane).	As a trained educator, I specialised in Home Economics teaching in Queensland, and still hold current teacher registration.			Also, I have a Suitability Card for Child Related Employment issued by the Commission for Children and Young People.  This allows me to teach children.
PUBLICATIONS A number of my projects have been published.  These include:-
Machine Embroidery, Vol 17 No 2, "The Travel Collection"
Machine Embroidery, Vol 17 No 1, "Creating Modern Heirlooms"
Machine Embroidery, Vol 16 No 12, "Breakfast on the Balcony"
Machine Embroidery, Vol 16 No 11,  "Let the Sun Shine"
Machine Embroidery, Vol 16 No 10, "Elegant Cutwork"
Machine Embroidery, Vol 16 No 9, " What a Dazzler"
Machine Embroidery, Vol 16 No 7, "Gum Blossom Magic "
Machine Embroidery, Vol 16 No 5, "Boughs Of Holly "
Stitches, Vol 13., No. 10., "Every Little Girl's Dream".
Machine Embroidery & Textile Art, Vol 12., No. 6., "A Classy Classic".

PRIZES 2009    Darwin Royal Show 2008    Sydney Royal Easter Show 2005    Australian Cotton Fibre Expo 2004    Pfaff International Convention            Sydney Royal Easter Show            Sydney Royal Easter Show            Brisbane Exhibition            2003    Brisbane Exhibition            Townsville Annual Show                 2002    Brisbane Exhibition            Brisbane Exhibition                                    Charters Towers Show            Charters Towers Show Prior to 2002

Grand Champion - Craft Exhibit  First - Double or Single Bed Quilt First - Sewing Machine Embroidery, Table Cloth, Table Runner First - Creative Needlework  Third - Heirloom Sewing Highly Commended - Heirloom Embroidery Second - Heirloom Sewing Standard of Excellence Award - Heirloom Sewing First - Heirloom Embroidery First - Christening Gown First - Christening Gown Champion Piece of Home Sewing First - Christening Gown First - Ladies Blouse Supreme Needlework Exhibit Champion Piece of Home Sewing Numerous Prizes for "Home Sewing"