Growing up with an artistic mother set the stage for me to continue to love making things. From doodling in every margin to designing websites for friends, I'm always creating something new. Handmade textiles are my passion, especially global fabric, needlework and printing.
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A few of my recent activities...
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Artist Member, Studio Two Three
I screen print at this co-making space in Richmond's rapidly developing historic Manchester neighborhood.
Creative Skills
*classes I have taught
Machine and hand sewing
Block printing*
Print stamp carving*
Dyeing with indigo*
Shibori*
Screen printing
Knitting
Embroidery*
Collage
YippySkippy
I make and sell small batches of happy homemade goods -- clothing, prints, printed clothing, accessories (fashion and home).
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Etsy
I have run two shops on Etsy, one for selling children's skirts and the other for reselling mid-century modern objects (sold all inventory).
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Makeshop, LLC
A series of creative making opportunities for grown-ups that I launched in 2015. A summer crafts retreat and spring and holiday crafts nights. Website
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Learning: I frequently sign up for classes to learn new arts and crafts. A few I've taken: screen printing, Japanese shibori (tie dye), rug hooking, colorwork knitting, relief printing, mosaics, and more.
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Garment design
Ecommerce
Photoshop
InDesign
Google apps
Photography (SLR, Instagram)
Website design
