Double Cloth Sampler

My weaving samples ... in process

Free motion

Today I've just been playing around with free motion stitching on my sewing machine. It's like drawing with an etch-a-sketch.

Innovation

I just found out that I won a cash prize for Innovation in the Adroit Textiles/Metals exhibition!! I entered two pieces, "Fragile Dwelling" and my huge sculptural piece: "That Which is Empty, May Be Filled", and I exhibited it along side the time lapse video of me making it.

Material Topics: Intercollegiate Exhibition

I have two pieces in the Material Topics Intercollegiate Exhibition, both of which I made last semester while in Bob Ebendorf's Material Culture class. Everything I made in the class was experimental, especially since I've never really made any jewelry or wearable pieces - other than masks of course. The pieces are made of wet formed and dyed leather, and rusted silk organza (all handstitched).

Experimental Neck Piece:




Experimental Brooch:



Here are a few of my other wearable pieces using leather and found objects:

Material Topics in the 21st Century

I'm pretty jazzed about this symposium taking place at ECU. Check out all the cool classes:

I think I can, I think I can...

"It is the size of one's will, which determines success."

Adroit, Opening Friday, Jan 15

This semester starts off with a BANG. I'll have a couple of my pieces in Adroit, which promises to be a great exhibition. What a great way to catch up with everyone after the holidays.

Cozy

My sister taught me to crochet a couple of weeks ago and now I'm "hooked". It's so cold outside, and so cozy and quiet inside my little nest. There's nothing I'd rather be doing this evening than curling up on the couch with my hubby, my pups, a warm mug of tea, and a ball of yarn....

Space, Opening Reception Tonight

One of my little drawings called "Broken Spaces" is in the show: