I began this piece by felting two lotus seed pods. I used antique lace and material. The horizontal material you see on the bottom is a palm stem which holds peacock feathers, two items which are very familiar to the area I live. Hand embroidery was used to create a patten which mimics roads. I…
This piece evolved from a piece of palm fiber. Living in Florida and having a place in the North Carolina hills I am always in awe by the beauty of both places. In this piece I wanted to bring together both places. I used antique material, felted the palm fiber into the green wool which…
I start all my collage pieces by choosing items that inspire me and the piece grows and evolves from there. In this piece I started with the petrified mushroom which I found on one of my many nature walks. I felted some areas and used antique lace and material in others. I used a dried…
The bracelet has a stiff structure. The structure of the piece is brace and copper and is lined in the interior with black velvet.A mix of green and neon green beads adorn the outside along with a bright pint "flake" like yarn. Nuno felted antique cotton lace is what you see popping out of the…
The bracelet has a stiff structure. The structure of the piece is brace and copper and is lined in the interior with black velvet.A mix of green and neon green beads adorn the outside along with a bright pint "flake" like yarn. Nuno felted antique cotton lace is what you see popping out of the…
The bracelet has a stiff structure. The structure of the piece is brace and copper and is lined in the interior with black velvet.A mix of green and neon green beads adorn the outside along with a bright pint "flake" like yarn. Nuno felted antique cotton lace is what you see popping out of the…
This earth loving all organic piece has two types of seed, glass beads, leather, wool, parts of a palm tree and blue yarn. When you place it around your neck you can hear the seeds that are locked inside the pods.
This bracelet has a stiff foundation due to it's welded mesh copper and brass rings. I began by adding an antique piece of fabric from China and that inspired an entire story. The china man is sitting at his table with his eyes closed envisioning the next sentence he will write in his story. He…
This amazing 1920's montage of fabrics and patterns create a modern day mix. The detailed brooch has real seed pods, felt and beading which makes the dress organic and modern all at the same time. All the materials used have been previously owned which makes the piece have a very preloved feel to it. Not…
I have used everything from burlap to small bits of paper to amazing recycled silk yarn from Tibet. This is truly a wearable piece of art. Parts have been felted, embroidered both by hand and by machine. Very fun to wear, since it has been shaped to the curves of a woman's body. Oh course…
