Weaving Nature

Just finished two new weavings, which I have been working on over the last several months. I have added some found natural items that demanded to be included. One has a branch with rusted, copper wire and paper covered wire and a wrapped wooden hoop on top of the hand woven wool on rust colored felted wool. The other one includes a piece of wood, lunaria seed pods, bamboo, wooden beads and felted “rocks” with hand embroidered French knots. Below is a detail of “Woven Nature”.

Harry the Hare

Took an online class with Sophie Wheatly recently. A great, patient teacher helping everyone to achieve a felted hare. I felted this little guy onto linen and when I finished this I cut around him to relocate it onto a painted and stitched linen background.

Definitely hairy!

Felting, Embroidery and Looping

Been busy taking three online classes and having sooo much fun with different materials. I have been adding new techniques to old projects and generally experimenting with the materials I have in my studio.

The Wayward Coil was created 2 years ago and now I have added ginko leaves made with copper wire and mulberry paper. I started with a “Y” shaped branch and added vintage crochet and coiling. The title tells the story of the coiling which took it’s own path and I let it go that way!

Felting Anyone?

Currently taking an online felting class with Wendy Bailye from Australia. Fascinating techniques using roving, wool quilt batting, yarn, silk and mulberry paper.

Felted bowl with added fibers and a bead on the lower left.

Also see below the vase I made with wool roving, silk, yarn and the mulberry paper.

Fine Art Market 2025

Check out Arvada Art Center for your Christmas shopping. I have fiber sculptures, wall hangings, vases and spirit dolls! There is also a great pottery sale to entice you. The hours are Wednesday and Thursday noon to 7:30, Friday and Saturday 10 am – 7:30 pm and Sunday 1 pm to 4 pm.

Cyanotype

Solo Exhibit at Standley Lake Library

Come to the library to see my artwork and explore “Nature’s Promise”. The library has an art wall and I have been invited to exhibit my textile works from November 3, 2025 to January 3, 2026. The hours for the library are Mondays – Thursdays 9 am – 8 pm, Fridays and Saturdays 9 am – 5 pm and Sundays 12 pm – 5 pm. I am also exhibiting my work at the Arvada Center’s Fine Art Market from November 28 to December 14, 2025.

Come see these and more in person at the Library or at the Arvada Center.

New Art Quilt

“One Snowy Night” has just been completed. I have hand painted over commercial fabric and added stitches and a black mesh which I’ve used as tree branches and roots. It measures 20″ x 24″.

Another wall hanging, titled “Letting GO” has used the white mesh to interpret disintegrating leaves as they are falling.

Depot Art Gallery in Littleton, CO

The Depot Art Gallery, in Littleton has provided a link to view all artwork in the Fiber Art Colorado exhibit opening this Thursday, October 11th. The reception is on Saturday, September 13th from 5:30 to 7:30. Their hours are 11:00 – 4:00 Tuesdays through Sundays and the exhibit runs until October 11th. Follow the link https://depotartgallery.org/shows/2025-2/fiber-art-colorado-2025-invited-artists to see a wide variety of fiber art.

Becoming Undone

September Sings

Delivered my artwork titled “Becoming Undone” to the Depot Art Gallery this morning. The Fiber Arts Colorado Exhibit runs from September 9th through October 12th. They are closed on Monday and open from 11:00 to 4:00 pm Tuesdays – Sundays. Plan a visit to see some innovative fiber art.

Aspen on the Rocks

My newest wall hanging, titled “Aspen on the Rocks” is on hand painted linen, with fused silk tree trunk and wool felt leaves. I have also used some black floral wrapping paper and turned “rocks” appliqued at the bottom and perle cotton grasses.