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My formal art training centered on metals but after learning the techniques and nature of the materials, I departed from tradition and began to treat silver and then copper as a textile. As I discovered thinner metal, I was actually able to sew copper and fabric together on a sewing machine. Then, some downsizing led me to abandon metal work and move to fabric – recycled materials, stitched by hand, embellished with threads; I was back in the contemplative state I so enjoyed when I first encountered hand stitching as a child – lost in thought, easing a needle in and out and leaving a trail of marks, like words on a page. Click on the images below to view larger versions.

Rust Blossoms
Width: 9.5″ Length: 13” • $150.00
This small piece contains rust marked cotton, repurposed table linen and part of a dress as well as remnants from a silk tie. The embroidery stitching is meant to provide texture and reproduce the hand stitching known as Kantha. I call this technique fabric collage. It is inspired by Japanese Boro.
Red Silk with Sticks
Width: 9.5″ Length: 13” • Sold
This small piece contains rust marked cotton, repurposed table linen and part of a dress as well as remnants from a silk tie. The embroidery stitching is meant to provide texture and reproduce the hand stitching known as Kantha. I call this technique fabric collage. It is inspired by Japanese Boro.
Shell and Rust
Framed size 10” x 12” • $95
Kimino fabric, rusted cotton, embroidery and shell fragment.
Rusted Keyhole • $150
Rust stained fabrics, Kantha stitch and embroidery. 14.5” x 12” framed.
Rust and Fringe
Width: 9.5″ Length: 13” • $150
Rust stained fabrics, embroidery, roofing nail. 14.5” x 12” framed.
Satin Ruins
Framed size 10” x 12” • $150
Rust stained fabrics, discharged lining from man’s suit jacket, embroidery.
14.5” x 12” framed.
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