Fiber
My two and three-dimensional fiber work pulls elements from the natural world. The work includes insects, arachnids, woodland or desert animals, mushrooms, geodes and crystals, wearable pieces, fiber fantasy creatures, and portraits. Some of the photos below are from the work table.
Other subjects that I am working on are wet felted beaded wool necklaces, and wool painted landscapes. For current needle felt work on the table, click on the Instagram links above.
Materials used:
Alpaca fiber
Corriedale wool
Merino wool
Ox fiber
Tusaah & bamboo Silk
Waxed thread
Recycled copper wire
Fine cut crystal beads
Reused items
Natural items
Animals and Fantasy Creatures
Spring Arcana, March 2025, 31"x11" x6"", Rambouillet and Merino wool fiber, found natural objects, reuse items. $450 - reserved for gallery, 2025
That's A'Moray, January 2025, 15" x 15" x 10", Corriedale, Merino wool fiber, Swarovski crystal, vintage beads, found natural objects, reuse yarn and fiber. This sculpture in the round is mounted on Willamette River driftwood - $400 - reserved for gallery, 2025
1st Place, Champion, Grand Champoin, Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival, 2024, Samawati Priestess, 15" x 10" x 5", Corriedale, Merino, and bamboo silk fibers, Swarovski crystal, found natural objects and reuse yarn. This sculpture in the round is mounted on Willamette River driftwood - $300
1st Place, Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival, SKS Best Use of Fiber, 2024, Wood Elf, "9 x 7" x 8", wool and alpaca fiber, driftwood, eastern jewel beetle, wood mushroom, devil's claw, s Deodar pine cone, labradorite, blue lace agate, Mookaite jasper, chrysoprase- $300
1st Place, Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival, 2024, Samawati Priestess, 15" x 10" x 5", Corriedale, Merino and alpaca, bamboo silk fibers, Swarovski crystal, chrysoprase, re-used copper wire, jewelry, and desert devils claw. This hanging sculpture in the round is mounted on Willamette River driftwood and grape wood - $300
The Wood Child, 18" x 8", wool fiber, alpaca, found natural items and reuse ribbon and wool yarn. Sold
Part of Tumbliers Series, Luna and the Star Child, 9 x 6 x 6, Corriedale, Merino and alpaca, bamboo silk fibers, Swarovski crystal, vintage head-pins and cabachons, sea shells and gourd.
Part of Tumbliers Series, Mother Sun 5 x 5 x 10, Corriedale, Merino, bamboo silk fibers, Swarovski crystal, vintage head-pins and cabachons, pine cones and gourd.
Brachiosaurus Dinosaur Merino, alpaca and Corriedale wool with glass beads, 21" x 13" x 5" Sold
Harley the Hare Merino, alpaca and Corriedale wool, 8" x 12" - donated to support rabbit pet care and adoption
Goldfish sculpture (from the table) Black felt, alpaca and Merino wool on driftwood, 8" x 8", Sold
The Ferret Brothers Sold
Ferret 2 Merino and Corriedale wool, 8" x 5" Sold
Ferret 1 Merino and Corriedale wool, 8" x 5" Sold
Red Cardinal Merino wool, 5" x 3" Sold
Baby Owl Merino wool and Alpaca fiber, 5" x 4.5" Sold
Gecko Merino wool, silk wrapped, 8" Sold
Sea Horse #2, needle felted Merino wool in red and blue- Sold
Sea Horse #1 needle felted Merino wool in red and blue, glass beads - Sold
Needlefelt Geode Series
Beaded wool painting, Geode I Merino, Corriedale wool, fine cut glass and Swarovski crystal beads, 12 x 12 x 2 inches - Sold
Beaded wool painting, Geode II Merino, Corriedale wool, fine cut glass and Swarovski crystal beads, 12 x 12 x 2 inches - Sold
Crazy Lace , 21" x 22", Merino, Corriedale wool, yak and alpaca fiber, Tussah silk and Angelina fiber, crystal, Swarovski and stone beads - $600
Beaded wool painting, Sunset Drusy, Merino, Corriedale wool, Tussah and bamboo silk, yak and Alpaca fibers fine cut and Swarovski crystal beads, 41 x 22 x 2 inches - $1200
6 and 8 Legs, and Hybrid Series
Hibiscus Harlequin, Merino and Corriedale wool, Bamboo silk over recycled copper armature, Swarovski and glass beads, 5" x 7", 250, currently in display virtually at Red Bluff Gallery, Art 4 Animals
Sr. Walter Lucanus, Stag Beetle, Merino and Corriedale wool, Bamboo silk over recycled copper armature, Swarovski and glass beads, 18" x 9", $250, currently in display virtually at Red Bluff Gallery, Art 4 Animals
Matilda, Agiope Aurantia, Merino, alpaca and Corriedale wool over recycled copper armature, glass beads, 5" x 10", $300, currently in display virtually at Red Bluff Gallery, Art 4 Animals
Part of the 2022 Oxford Art Alliance National Exhibit! Turkey Mushroom Widow, Trametes versicolor Latrodectus, Forest Hybrid Series Merino, alpaca and Corriedale wool over recycled copper armature, glass beads, 6" x 10", Sold
Mirror spider and Agiope Aurantia, Merino, bamboo silk and alpaca fiber on recycled copper armature, glass beads. See photos for more information.
Blue mason bee, Merino and Corriedale wool on recycled copper armature, glass beads, recycled plastic wings with acrylic paint, Sold
Blue mason bee detail, Merino and Corriedale wool on recycled copper armature, glass beads, recycled plastic wings with acrylic paint, 10" x 12", Sold
Northwest Bumble Bee with pollen pants, detail, Merino, alpaca and Corriedale wool on recycled copper armature, glass beads, 10" x 10", Sold
Northwest Bumble Bee with pollen pants, detail, Merino, alpaca and Corriedale wool on recycled copper armature, glass beads, 10" x 10", Sold
Beaded June Beetle, Tussah silk, Merino and Corriedale wool on recycled hammered copper armature, glass beads, Sold
Priscilla, Orchid Spider, Merino and core wool over recycled copper armature, 6" x 10" , Swarovski and glass beads - Sold
Mirror Spider, Merino, Tussah silk and Corriedale wool over recycled copper armature, glass beads, 5" x 10", Sold
Blue Bottle Tarantula, Merino and Corriedale wool, bamboo silk, glass beads, 6"x7", Sold
Agaric Spider, Amanita Muscaria Eresidae, Forest Hybrid Series Merino, alpaca and Corriedale wool over recycled copper armature, plastic and glass beads, 7" x 6" Sold
Strawberry June Beetle, Fragaria Amphimallon solstitiale, Forest Hybrid Series, Merino, and Corriedale wool over recycled copper armature, Swarovski and glass beads, 5" x 8", Sold
Wearable Wool and Fiber Decoration
Wet felted blue and red Merino necklace, with crystal beads and beaded closure, 24"
Wet felted Merino wool, blue, green and orange adjustable slip necklace, beaded with acrylic flowers and glass, statement piece, 36"
Wet felted, Merino wool geode choker in primary colors, recycled brass cuffs and copper wire, glass beaded geode accents and closure, 16"
Wet felted Merino wool, blue, green and copper bib necklace, recycled copper wire, died silk cocoon, carnelian beads and Oregon Owyhee Jasper, copper wire hook closure, statement piece, 24"
Wet felted Merino wool, green and red choker, recycled copper wire, green jasper and glass beads, moss agate center accent, beaded closure, statement piece, 16"
Wet felted Merino wool, blue and red bracelet, beaded, snap closure, 1" x 8", Sold
Needle felt brown Merino wool acorn with hand embroidered accents and acorn cap, seasonal item, $8 (this item is Sold)
Needle felt cream color Merino wool acorns with hand embroidered accents with beads and acorn cap, seasonal item, $16 (this item is Sold)
Needle felted Merino wool, blue mini mushroom beaded and embroidered accents in 1.5" glass and enclosure, Sold
Needle felted, Merino wool mini red cap mushroom, pine wood base with hanging wire, 2.5", Sold
Needle felted, Merino wool cap mushroom in gold and orange, embroidered and beaded base in glass enclosure, 10", Sold
Wet felted Merino neck wrap in blue, gold and plum, 36"
Amanita, Muscaria, needle felted Merino wool, red cap mushroom plaque on recycled felt covered pine slice with hanger, found and recycled objects, 14", Sold
Pomegranate, needle felted Merino wool, Swarovski beads, 4" x 6", Sold
Needle felt flowe and glass oendant - sold
Needle felt glass pandant - Earth Tone Sold
Moody Fruit
Disapproving Eggplant, Merino and Corriedale wool. 5" x 3", $36, Sold
Grumpy Pear, Merino and Corriedale wool, 2" x 3", $25, Sold
Anxious Apple, Merino and Corriedale wool, 2" x 2", $25, Sold
Worried Tomato, Merino and Corriedale wool. 2" x 2", $25, Sold
The Grapes of Mirth, set of three, Merino and Corriedale wool, 1" x 4", $40, Sold
Disapproving Eggplant and Grumpy pair in conversation
Disapproving Eggplant and Worried Tomato baby sitting the Grapes of Mirth.