Welcome to my web site. I am primarily a textile artist, producing hand woven rugs, bags, and accessories. My passion is fibre/fabric. As well as spinning and weaving, I also sew, quilt, and generally play around with anything fibre. The name of my site makes reference to the process of dressing a loom for production (warping) and the nature of fibres created when hand spun (twisted) - I bet you thought it meant something else ;)
I like to use reclaimed materials in my textiles and create rugs using plastic bags, denim and old fabric; wrist cuffs using old zippers; and pillows using old sweaters and sample fabrics. I also create custom linens - rag placemats and runners; 100% cotton tea towels, placemats, runners, etc., designed to complement your dishes and décor.
I am also a painter, primarily working in acrylic, but also exploring mixed media and sculpture. I try to reclaim old frames for my artwork as I feel this not only helps keep them out of the landfill, but also helps to keep the cost of my work reasonable. Upcycled window frames are a favourite!
I live in the beautiful village of Lakefield, ON, 15 minutes north of Peterborough, with my husband Glen -moral support, gadget builder extraordinaire, and general all round help mate. Please come and check out my work at my home studio - by appointment or by chance.
Wire & Granite sculpture Acrylic on reclaimed window Plastic rugs on the loom
I like to use reclaimed materials in my textiles and create rugs using plastic bags, denim and old fabric; wrist cuffs using old zippers; and pillows using old sweaters and sample fabrics. I also create custom linens - rag placemats and runners; 100% cotton tea towels, placemats, runners, etc., designed to complement your dishes and décor.
I am also a painter, primarily working in acrylic, but also exploring mixed media and sculpture. I try to reclaim old frames for my artwork as I feel this not only helps keep them out of the landfill, but also helps to keep the cost of my work reasonable. Upcycled window frames are a favourite!
I live in the beautiful village of Lakefield, ON, 15 minutes north of Peterborough, with my husband Glen -moral support, gadget builder extraordinaire, and general all round help mate. Please come and check out my work at my home studio - by appointment or by chance.
Wire & Granite sculpture Acrylic on reclaimed window Plastic rugs on the loom