Marjorie Irwin has been known to lie awake at night thinking about her latest embroidery creation, or mulling over plans for her next masterpiece.
A long-time embroiderer, Marjorie's work will be among that of Waikato Embroiderers' Guild members at the Craft and Quilt Fair at Claudelands Events Centre, September 5-8.
Marjorie, considered a "national living treasure" by her guild colleagues, first took up embroidery 20 years ago as a way of finding some time out for herself away from the hubbub of all her grandchildren.
Her talent was quickly realised after a friend took her along to guild meetings. On her third visit, Marjorie was asked to be a tutor.
At next month's Craft and Quilt Fair Marjorie will be guest exhibitor, with a section of the Waikato Embroiderers' Guild exhibition given over solely to her work.