Sadly, Pat Vizard passed away suddenly but peacefully in November of 2002. This site, however, shall remain as a testimonial of just one of her extraordinary achievements as an artist, sportswoman, and parent. Thanks, Pat, for bringing us all joy. 

Thanks for visiting my website! I live in Carrickfergus, an historic coastal town in Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland. I hand-embroider pictures of my own design with one strand of Anchor or DMC cotton and metallic thread onto Irish linen Embroidery has been a family tradition for at least 3 generations. My grandfather embroidered pictures of the sailing ships in which he served when on long voyages. I hope you enjoy the pictures as much as I enjoy embroidering them.  

The pictures are mainly of birds, with appropriate backgrounds, and aim to be a close representative of the subjects chosen.  Each one is unique - even if the design is embroidered again it cannot be identical. 
Favorites among the pictures are:  For Americans; hummingbirds, blue jays and Eastern bluebirds and cardinals. 
Popular European birds are: robins, thrushes (especially with a background of autumn leaves) kingfishers, blue tits, wrens and kestrels.

New European designs this year include: goldfinches, with teasels or thistles background, bullfinches, coal tits, and fieldfares.

Exotic birds include: Count Raggi's bird of paradise (male) displaying outstretched tail; Fairy bluebird (South East Asia); Fairy wren with kangaroo paw flowers (Australia), and ring-necked pheasant.