Thank you for visiting my web site. My wish is for you to get to know my work by offering you the opportunity to view my designs and learn a bit about the process I use to create my fabric art.
I invite gallery owners to for information and a wholesale price list of my work. I am always open to discuss having my fabric art in your gallery.
About Me
Sewing is one of my greatest pleasures. I have been working with needles and fabric in one form or another since I was 9 years old, starting with sewing my own, and then my children’s clothes.
I began quilt making in 1976, putting my work on walls instead of beds. This allows a greater freedom in exploring ways to manipulate the fabric. Several years ago I discovered the joys of unfinished edges, and loose threads. These have become an important part of my current work.
I find myself looking at nature and man-made structures with the question: How could that be interpreted in fabric? How can I incorporate those elements of texture and design into my work?
The needle is an extension of my fingers, the threads and fabric my palette. For me, color and pattern are equally important as my finished work. Fabric art is appealing to me, and I hope to others, due to the fact that it’s more than a visual art. It is very much linked with our sense of touch and with our memories.
From the Journal
"Moving Day"
Who ever decided top shake things up in my life, sure did a bang up job. I had been feeling a pull toward something for awhile now. I wasn't sure if that meant a new direction for my work, my relationships, my location or what. So an opportunity for a new job came up early this spring that I accepted. I will be working with Colleen, the owner of Sea Hag Soaps and Art Mercantile.
So now I am in the final days of packing for a move some 85 miles south of where I have called home for 37 years. The ironic part of this whole adventure is that I am moving to an area …
News & Notes
WESTCOTT ART TRAIL
Announcing the 2009 WESTCOTT ART TRAIL SALE June 6th & 7th.
I will again be participating in the annual Westcott Art Trail. This year look for me on 423 FELLOWS AVE where I'll be sharing the space with several other talented artists. This is such a fun event as you are invited to walk (or drive) around this beautiful neighborhood viewing some beautiful gardens and visiting (and purchasing work from) over 50 different artists from the area.
The hours are June 6th, 10-5 and June 7th, 12-5.
Naples Spring Ahead Artisan Showcase
The Bristol Valley Theater and Grape Moments is hosting a Art and Craft showcase on Saturday, the 30th and Sunday the 31st of May. Over 100 artists will be participating. In the Finger Lakes on New York State, this is well worth a trip. The link to the show is above.
Fiber Arts 2009 Show
Delavan Art Gallery is hosting Fiber Arts 2009 Show. I will join 8 other artists whose work includes wall quilts, coiled baskets, woven tapestries and other fiber art. This exhibit will open with an artists reception on March 12 (5-8 pm) and run until April 25.