How long have you done needlepoint?
He said I should do something more worthwhile. So then I started doing needlepoint of architectural drawings. I think it shows the drawings well, and I enjoy doing it. But I only do Seidler architecture. I wouldn’t do anyone else’s. And Harry adored that I did them.Was Anni Albers an influence? But you know, in those days, nobody took any notice of what was seen as “women’s work”. Everyone admired Anni, but theySo, you were conscious of how needlepoint was somewhat belittled when you picked it up?
Some people probably think it’s not very original. I’m using old plans. I’m not creating something new. But putting it in a new form gives it a new life.I’ve got a few around here at home. And there are some in the office. Family members have a couple. I have never sold one, although I think I could.Doing them is very absorbing. When I come home from something, I make a cup of tea and I’ll have the radio on, and I get to work. And hours can go by. And I resent being torn away from it.
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