Margaret was born in Lancashire and studied textile and fashion design at Bolton College of Art and subsequently developed a very successful career in the fashion, textile and interior design industry. Her varied career in the design intdustry lead her to work for several large companies such as Mark & Spencers Debenhams and BHS designing textiles for the European and Japanese markets. Margaret has also worked with Mary Quant helping her to launch her range in Japan. Margaret works in various mediums and enjoys experimenting with technique and style. Margaret describes herself as a sort of chameleon creating works to suit a particular theme.