Poppies
This piece was inspired by memories of my childhood. Growing up in Poland we would often play in the meadow beyond my town. I recall these spring flowers; poppies, daisies and crocuses scattered the field. This image has been in … Continued
Memories of a Tin Mine
My landscape was inspired while on a holiday in Cornwall, England. Revisiting the village of Pendeen brought back many memories of when I met Richard, my husband. He was working there in 1960 on his PhD at Geevor tinn mine; … Continued
Beyond Swallowtail
The day after the remains of the hurricane passed Grand Manan Island, we went back out to Swallowtail Lighthouse to play in the wind. On the trail along the cliff, we saw this solitary tree still standing even though it … Continued
A View from Shelby’s Garden
In 2014, I received a provincial arts board grant to explore the landscape on a more intimate level, and with larger fibres. My goal was to create expressive, impressionistic art after years of detailed realism. A View from Shelby’s Garden … Continued
Flowerz Kanzashi Petals
These flowers are fun to work up and can be used to embellish almost anything. Here are a few ideas: bracelets, brooches, cards, gift bags, hair clips, jackets, shoe clips, tree ornaments, wreaths. Read more in our Festive 2011 issue. … Continued
The Artsy Chair
In this article, we’re exploring some very exciting techniques for texturing. This chair ensemble can be used for any season of the year. Batik fabrics work very well. The colours seem to blend very well with yarns. However, you may … Continued
Artist Profile – Leslie Samson
Near the tiny hamlet of Onondaga, in Ontario lives an artist with a difference. No paints and brushes here; this artist works with natural fibre. Nature is her inspiration; having been taught by her parents at an early age to … Continued
Where the Music Moves You
There comes a time in one’s life when you are handed an opportunity and even if you aren’t completely sure about it you just have to go for it. I was given just such a chance when the Blue Bridge … Continued
Summer Flight
Read more in our Summer 2009 issue.
Tandem: the present and the past together – part 3
The Fibre Report with Joe Lewis Working with Denis Longchamps, publisher and editor of the Cahiers métiers d’art ::: Craft Journal and curator on the exhibition Tapis Crochetés / Hooked Rugs January 16th – April 13th, 2008, Judith Penny Burton … Continued