Barbara Burns
Northern Journeys:
Maine Fiber Connection My life’s journey has been circuitous, but working with my hands has always been a part of what I do. I began with sewing at a very early age and over the years I have worked in many mediums including wood, metal, … Read more
The Little Devil Corset
A Project in Process I’ve been fascinated by corsets and what they represent for a long time. When I decided to actually weave one I had to jump a few hurdles. My first attempt was the scaled down version you see below. It … Read more
Member of Markings Gallery
I am an exhibiting member of Markings Gallery in Bath, Maine, USA since 2017. Markings Gallery represents the best of the best in art and craft in the state of Maine with over 50 talented, Maine artists and craftsmen. They have three rooms full of fiber … Read more
TextileCurator.com
Interview I was interviewed by Helen Adams at TextileCurator.com. You can read the whole interview here. Barbara Burns is an American tapestry weaver based in Maine. Her work is varied in her use of colour and style, yet is a cohesive collection as she focuses on figurative … Read more
Pas de Deux
Heallreaf 2 Award Pas de Deux has been awarded the Heallreaf Prize! Many thanks to the jurors of Heallreaf. Along with the £500 prize goes the beautiful “Heallreaf Bobbin” made from 2000 year old bog oak and made by local craftsman Andrew Dickinson. Heallreaf is a … Read more
Mastering Self Promotion
I have a blog about promoting and marketing tapestry. The goal of the blog is to have one place where tapestry artists can go to access information related to marketing and promoting their work as a professional. It is being hosted by the American Tapestry … Read more
The Little Devil Corset Part 2: Dyeing the Yarns
In this video I talk about dyeing the yarns for The Little Devil Corset inspired by the Apocalypse Tapestry.