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every fabric tells a story …

After 50+ years, it suddenly dawns on me: I love stories. Reading stories. Listening to stories. And telling stories. So obvious, yet (oddly enough) I’ve never put that sentiment into words. Our stories bind us together. Whether it’s the story of a personal journey, shared family stories, or stories that tie us to our larger… Continue reading every fabric tells a story …

FABric!

Stop by the NewTV gallery tonight and enjoy their latest exhibit: FABric! Every image is constructed of fabric and fiber, or with fiber as the subject. This show was organized by Newton Open Studios and features Newton artists … including me! Here’s a preview of the exhibit. My work is usually in the form of… Continue reading FABric!

me!
it’s all about me …

well, sort of … I was recently interviewed by Bev Feldman of Linkouture for her blog series! Bev is a Boston area artist who creates elegant chainmaille jewelry. I’m especially fond of her delicate bracelets; where was she when I needed bridesmaid gifts?! Check out her blog to see her work and meet a wide… Continue reading me!
it’s all about me …

aprons: frivolous and functional

Aprons are one of my first sewing memories. Every spring, my grandmother (Ethel) would send a box of handmade aprons for our elementary school fair. I remember watching my mother (Dora) unpack that box, pulling out hundreds (or so it seemed to me) of fanciful aprons. Gingham checks and calicos. Rick rack and appliques. The… Continue reading aprons: frivolous and functional

welcome

Textiles, in their many forms, have been a constant thread in my life. I grew up surrounded by my mother’s exquisitely crafted knitting, sewing, and needlework, as well as my grandmother’s rugs and fanciful aprons. What objects will our generation leave behind to become “vintage”? To carry our memories into the future? I strive to… Continue reading welcome