I like to make quilts that are unexpected. In the “quilt world” as a whole, people are moving away from more traditional aesthetics and making pieces that are challenging the expected half-triangle aesthetic. I hope to make pieces that fit into my own aesthetic, as well as this larger movement in quilt making.
Made from vintage suiting fabric swatch books using both traditional and modern quilting techniques.
Made from vintage Liberty Prints, a freehand quilt sewn entirely by hand.
Freehand pattern
Made from an out-of-date swatch book from a mens shirt making company.
A miniature quilt inspired by cellular division, and topographical maps
Reversible baby quilt using second-hand fabric. Quilted by hand, making a “star” motif on both sides
I’ve been knitting since I was about 8 years old, and I love to make up patterns as I go. I’m especially interested in using knitting to make modern-looking garments, rather than sticking with the more traditional knitting aesthetic.
Various techniques used
I learned corsetry through a Short Course at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in Summer 2017. All corsets were made using these techniques, adapted slightly to better suit the needs of the project.
Made with 3M high-visibility and reflective material. Under normal light, the neon yellow has a day-glow effect, but when captured with flash photography, the boning channels glow and darken the rest of the image.
Using hand pleated satin on a Tudor-inspired silhouette, this corset was made to reference dragon scales, as well as fantasy armor. Fully lined, with flat steel boning and english coutil for structure.
Created for a Tulane University Production of Intimate Apparel, designed by Jennifer Jacobs
Based on the Tudor silhouette, shortened slightly for comfort and wearability. Includes hand-embroidered eyelets and aglets.
I enjoy collage because of the inherent restrictions of the medium. When you use one side of the page, you sacrifice the other. You can’t will the photo to be a different size or color, since you’re working in physical space with limited materials
I almost exclusively use collage to create postcards for friends – the process of creating something small and sending it out into the ether, rather than keeping it for myself, has allowed me to release some of the pressure of making the 'perfect thing.'
I am a self-taught embroiderer, and recently I have taken an interest in more traditional methods (see: Blackwork David Bowie)
The jacket series is ongoing; I make 1-2 per year as gifts
DMC cotton thread on pre-existing denim jacket.
DMC Cotton Embroidery Thread, Gutermann Sew-All thread, and metallic fabric on pre-existing denim jacket (Design inspired by the New Orleans Water Meter graphic)
DMC cotton thread on pre-existing denim jacket.
Based on an illustration by Edward Carey
From the poster for the Rocky Horror Picture Show
Inspired by modern burlesque performers breaking the norm of what is traditionally attractive, I started creating pasties with unconventional themes and construction.
Many are hand-beaded and embroidered, while others simply use glue, paint, and craft-store finds. Each measure approximately 2” in diameter.
Ceramic Plates, cotton trim, and beaded/embroidered ants on gingham outdoor fabric
UV reactive glass beads on a canvas backing.
Rhinestones, bugle beads, glitter, and UV resin on a thermoplastic base, made in the early days of coronavirus quarantine
Czech glass beads on a backed fabric base
UV Resin and glass beads on a thermoplastic base
Inspired by the paintings of Mondrian
Watercolor 13.5”x10”
Watercolor and Acrylic 10”x14”
Three flat interpretations of an 3D architectural space, acrylic paint on cotton paper.
Black pen on Bristol paper
Tee shirt and sticker designs for the band “Scallion”
