Mary often uses recycled materials in her textile work. Her choice ranges from plastic, gift wrappings, wire, paper and photos, but the most import and regularly found in her work is recycled cloth.

Some of these pieces of work have a strong emotional element, others draw on her sense of humour and fun.

"Using recycled cloth can be evocative, particularly if it shows the marks of time and wear, and often the repairs which kept it going over generations. Exploring this aspect of sewing and the stories which come to light is a rich experience." MC