HANDWEAVER . DYER . TEACHER






I have been weaving since 1973, specializing in original textiles for clothing and home interiors. My love of color has led me to explore dyeing and its unlimited possibilities. Everywhere in nature I see texture, pattern and color that inspires me to capture this beauty through my art and workshops. I invite you to visit my gallery and welcome your comments and inquiries.




Desert Sands


"Desert Sands"

Rust dyed silk.  Silk charmuese lining and cotton flannel interlining.  Hand stitched silk binding.  Hand quilted with Holoshimmer thread.  Original design. 

Tequila Sunset



"Tequila Sunset"
 
Hand painted silk gauze and silk lining.  Hand stitched garment seams and zipper.  Machine stitched ruffle edge.  Original design. 

Vision of Gold




"Vision of Gold"
 
Collaboration: Irene Munroe, Lindsay Hager and Susan Kurcbart.

Irene Munroe - Handwoven rayon and mettalic yarn.  Hand dyed silk lining.
Lindsay Hager - Garment construction, machine stitched, metallic thread embellishment.
Susan Kurcbart - Polymer and beading embellishment.

Sunsplash Parfait



"Sunsplash Parfait"

Collaboration:  Irene Munroe and Louise Cutting
Designers' Fashion Challenge - HGA Convergence 2008.

Irene Munroe - Handwoven shawl/jacket, space-dyed silk/rayon/cotton/novelty warp (Prism Yarn).  Rayon floss weft (Webs), hand knotted fringe.
Louise Cutting - Deconstruction double sided finish, stitched and restitched, cut.  China silk, habotai, silk shantung.  Cutting Line Design pattern.

Homage to Coco Chanel



"Homage to Coco Chanel"
 
Handwoven tweed combination of mercerized cotton, rayon, and novelty yarns.  Machine quilted, silk charmeuse lining, and handstitched silk binding. 
Commercial pattern.   

Bahama Blues


"Bahama Blues"

Collaboration:  Irene Munroe and Lindsay Hager

Irene Munroe - Handwoven jacket - Mercerized cotton, rayon floss warp.  Handwoven skirt - Mercerized cotton - warp and weft.  Commercial pattern. 
Lindsay Hager - Garment construction, Hong Kong seam finish, lined skirt.

Painted Silk Yardage



"Painted Silk Yardage"
 
Hand painted silk warp and weft.  Handwoven in twill structure.  21" x 142".