I design and make quilts, soft furnishings, home decor and a variety of bags for the eccentric woman of any age. My work represents my appreciation for the everyday things that make us feel good about ourselves - our talents, our favorites, our interests, our habits – the things that make us eccentric! I encourage the idea of accessorizing and decorating ourselves and our worlds with things that represent our eccentricities, that make us smile, that make an occasion more special or interesting, that give us something to look forward to. So, I design with this goal in mind, making something for you that will assist you in decorating your world in a way that will represent the things about life that you love!
To achieve this goal and to practice some of my favorite things I use techniques such as embroidery, appliqué and patchwork. I sew and quilt by hand and machine. I use some of my favorite fabrics such as chintz, calico, denim and corduroy. I love color! I also like to pair images, fabrics or ideas that don't normally go together like skulls and dainty flowers, denim and lace, traditional and quirky. One of my favorite things to do is to collect images of my random experiences – blowing bubbles, playing guitar, a teapot - draw them as a silhouette, and then appliqué or embroider them to one of my projects such as a pillow or bag. I want my work to make you laugh, smile or just feel good. My accessories are the perfect addition to your laid back, playful atmosphere and they're all carefully and specially handmade.
Please take a look around and don't hesitate to write me with any questions or comments. I'd love to hear from you! Thank you for stopping by.
