Something New
Something New
An interior designer recently asked me about creating a custom tapestry for a new home she is designing. My mind went to lots of ideas for the space but the first sketch I sent wasn’t quite right. It was something new that I hadn’t done before and the designer felt it wasn’t right for the space. She and I are talking about other ideas.
In the meantime, I decided to weave the tapestry I first suggested to her. It took most of the summer to weave and I’m very happy with the finished piece.
Read More»Celebrate Time Together
Where will you celebrate the holidays?
I was thinking about how I love purposeful gatherings and celebrations so in anticipation of joyful times ahead, I wove a new collection of table runners to share with you!
A Time to Gather
Online Exhibit
In Person Exhibit at Studio Channel Islands
2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, CA
6 Inspired ways to decorate with hand woven rugs
You’ll never hear me say “Don’t walk on my art!”
It’s understandable that you might not want to walk on an artistic, handwoven rug. It’s totally fine to feel it under your feet, trust me. In case you are one of those people who can’t bring themselves to put their art on the floor, consider these 6 inspired ways to enjoy it!
- Drape it over a railing
- Decorate the top of a door
- Cozy up the back of the sofa
- Make a statement
10 Reasons to Buy a Handwoven Rug
Sometimes You Just Need a Reason
Friends and shopping are a pastime I’m missing at the moment. I miss my friends giving me reasons to buy something I really love. Friends and shopping are simply the best combination, but just in case your friends aren’t available, I’ve got a few ideas why you should buy what you love.
Read More»Elevation: A Commission that Challenged My Perspective
A Tapestry Commission that Inspired and Challenged Me
Working on a custom piece is great fun and this design really put me to the test! This 40″ x 52″ wall tapestry was inspired by a very small tapestry I had in the studio. Sunshine, a 10″ x 12″ wedge weave that had since found a home with another collector. Joanna Burke of Joanna Burke Art Consultants, Inc., was choosing artworks for a new medical facility and asked if I could weave a similar design for a large wall tapestry. Timing was tight but I was up for the challenge.
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