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A magical amalgamation of natural fibre began an
inspiring journey into the world of wearable art. For me, creating my
designs is like painting with fleece. I love to blend colours and
textures to create gorgeous pieces that lift the spirit and make a
personal statement for the wearer. With a background in fashion and a passion for colour, texture and
design it was a natural progression for me to create wearable art.
Mother Nature, in particular flowers, provides a never ending source of
inspiration for my designs. As do the stunning vistas surrounding my
studio here in the Central West of NSW, Australia. The seasonal beauty
of the Australian landscape never ceases to inspire my creativity. These
seasonal changes are reflected in my designs in the colour, weight and
style of each garment.
Many years in the fashion industry taught me that
women desire natural fibres against their skin. As recent years have
seen an increase in the use of synthetics, I for one, am happy to
support a move back to natural fibres. Australian Merino is soft, light
and warm. Lovely to wear, it’s like being wrapped in a cloud! My designs are all original, handcrafted pieces
that combine Australian Merino with silk using traditional nuno felting
techniques. Embellishments are also of natural fibres including mohair,
alpaca and cotton as well as beading in stone, timber, shell and seed. I
hand dye all my fleece and silk making each piece completely unique.
This process requires patience and cannot be rushed. Although labour
intensive, I love the evolution of each piece from start to finish. Each
garment remains a mystery until the end of the felting process when its
own distinctive individuality is revealed.
Wraps come with brooches making them more versatile and able to be worn
in many different ways. With a twist, a pin, and a dash of creativity, a
wrap can soon become a skirt or even a top! My work is ever evolving as
I develop new techniques and I am always adding new styles to my
collection. I endeavour to create pieces that are both beautiful and
original.
My designs are sold through galleries, selected stores and on line via
my website. To date, pieces have been sold to customers all over
Australia as well as overseas in France, Canada, Japan and the USA and I
am always thrilled to see my designs floating across the globe!
I am
happy to create commissioned pieces for special occasions and encourage
you to keep an eye on this website for the latest styles, colours and
designs. |
