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Contemporary Handwoven Tapestry

Contemporary tapestry

Ode To Iris Vessel

Ode To Iris Iris Apfel Barrel; August 29, 1921 – March 1, 2024) was an American businesswoman, interior designer, and fashion designer, known for her flamboyant style, outspoken personality and oversized eyeglasses. In business with her husband, Carl, from 1950 to 1992, Apfel had a career in … Read more

Categories From The Studio Tags Contemporary tapestry, Maine artist, pulled warp, tapestry

1ST ANNUAL HARPSWELL OPEN STUDIO TOUR 

I will be opening my studio July 13-14, 2024 for the 1st annual studio tour in Harpswell, Maine  Over 20 talented artists and makers from across Harpswell will be opening their studios to the public. COMING SOON: Downloadable brochure and map, plus tips for planning your … Read more

Categories From The Studio, Studio News Tags Contemporary fiber art, Contemporary tapestry, Maine artist, tapestry

Dancing Vessel 2 in Heallreaf 5 Exhibition

My three dimensional tapestry Dancing Vessel 2 will be touring England.                                                     29th June 2024 to 29th August 2024 – … Read more

Categories Exhibitions, Studio News Tags Contemporary fiber art, Contemporary tapestry, Maine artist, tapestry

New Loom, at least new to me

I recently purchased an old six foot Shannock loom so I can weave large vessels and who knows what else. This loom is the Cadillac of looms. It has excellent tension and three sets of treadles, though I added a fourth set so my partees … Read more

Categories From The Studio, Studio News Tags Contemporary fiber art, Contemporary tapestry, Maine artist, tapestry

Dancing Vessel 2 off to UK

My tapestry vessel Dancing Vessel 2 has been accepted to Heallreaf 5 in England. This three dimensional tapestry was woven flat with areas unwoven in order to get the 3D shape. U sed a technique called pulled warp to achieve this. Dancing Vessel is two … Read more

Categories From The Studio, Studio News Tags Contemporary fiber art, Contemporary tapestry, Maine artist, tapestry

Un-Loveable exhibits “Pas de Deux”

   Pas de Deux was accepted into the show Un-Loveable at ShockBoxx Gallery at 636 Cypress Ave., Hermosa Beach, California. https://www.shockboxxproject.com The show runs from February 11-26. Exhibition Reception: Saturday, February 11th: 6pm to 9pm

Categories Exhibitions Tags Burlesque Art, Contemporary fiber art, Contemporary tapestry, Maine artist, tapestry

The American Tapestry Biennial 14: Contemporary Tapestry exhibits “Never More”

Never More has been accepted into The American Tapestry Biennial 14: Contemporary Tapestry. The exhibit will be at The Appalachian Craft Center in Ashville, Tennessee, May – July 2023.

Categories Exhibitions Tags Contemporary fiber art, Contemporary tapestry, Maine artist, tapestry

Dressing the loom

Warping a large vertical loom video

Warping, preparing to weave and weaving the hem on Never More Here is a short video showing the process of warping a large black pipe loom. This is a verticle loom layed down to facilitate warping. The tapestry to be woven, Never more will be … Read more

Categories Tapestry Tutorials Tags Contemporary tapestry, dressing a tapestry loom, Maine artist, tapestry, tapestry tutorial, warping, warping tapestry loom

Never More

 Certificate of Excellence for Never More Cartoon My cartoon/design for my upcoming tapestry Never More has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence from the Circle Foundation of the Arts in Lyon, France. I submitted the cartoon to their Themed Contest: Art in the time of … Read more

Categories Awards Tags award, Contemporary fiber art, Contemporary tapestry, fiber art, Maine artist, Never More, tapestry, tapestry cartoon, tapestry design

CORSETS!

Barbara talks about the next step in her Burlesque series. Corsets!

Altered Ego Series I: Corset, 6.25 in x 2.75 in
Altered Ego Series I: Corset
Categories Corset Project Tags Contemporary fiber art, Contemporary tapestry, corset, corset design, corset imagery, corset video, Maine artist weaving corsets
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      • Using Leashes
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      • Couching Cord
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      • Mounting Large Work
      • Labeling
      • Storing Work
  • More
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      • Northern Journeys:
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      • Coquette
      • Photography Project
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