PoppyFlowerFibers's Profile

Bio

About the designer behind Poppy Flower Fibers:

Artist turned acupuncturist turned fiber ho...

After receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Georgia, I was fortunate enough to be awarded a full Master of Fine Arts artistic scholarship to Indiana University where I continued my studio studies, focusing on texture and color and the organic commingling of the two. While at Indiana University I became enchanted by the seemingly magical Eastern Five Element theory and moved to New Mexico to pursue a Master of Science degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine. With my MS securely under my belt, I then moved to NYC where I set up shop for a few years until I came to my senses and realized that I prefer knitting needles to acupuncture needles. So, once again I packed up everything including the two dogs and decided it was time for a change of scenery, because if there's one thing I'm good at it's moving. This impulse led me to the beautiful land of Boulder, Colorado which I instantly recognized as my personal little nirvana in the mountains and a source of constant inspiration. It is here that I began dabbling in fiber arts and quickly became seduced by the limitless color possibilities and tactile nature of fiber, combined with its ties to utilitarian tradition.

I now spend my days dyeing, carding, spinning, knitting, fondling, and weaving fiber into unique pieces for others to use and enjoy. I am motivated by the notion of usable, wearable, free-form squishiness which continues to inspire and excite me on a daily basis.

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Poppy Flower Fibers is a one-person operation consisting of one designer (in desperate need of an assistant). Due to our small size and organic approach to creating, I am unable to duplicate colorways, accept custom orders, or accept wholesale orders.

All fiber is stored in large covered plastic containers, away from the doggers. Also, this is a non-smoking environment, so there is no worry of smoky smelling fiber.

Enjoy!!

website: http://poppyflowerfibers.com
twitter: http://twitter.com/PoppyFlowerFibr
blog: http://poppyflowerfibers.blogspot.com
flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/poppyflowerfibers
ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/people/poppyflowerfibers
ravelry group: http://www.ravelry.com/groups/poppy-flower-fibers-creations

Favorite Materials

Silk, wool, bfl, cashmere, merino, yak, bamboo, alpaca