Cockle Study I

It is perhaps a more fortunate destiny to have a taste for collecting shells than to be born a millionaire.

R. L. STEVENSON

An embroidered seashell study, of a cockle shell collected by myself on Dungeness Beach, Kent.

Using cotton, linens and silks on French Linen, many naturally dyed using natural dyes.

The hoop measures 8cm, it is presented with a ribbon hanger ready to display.