Fabric and fibre art has been an amazing discovery for me. Sewing was one of the first skills I learned as a girl, and being able to use this 'traditional' skill in my artwork has been very exciting and inspirational. My grandmother was a weaver and quilter, reusing fabrics from garments to create useful items. I love this idea of making something new from something old. I also love to use items in unconventional ways, so sometimes my fabric art will include a tie as a strap or an old sweater that was felted in the wash to make a bag or a tea cozy. I also like to incorporate found objects into my creations. This may mean a feather, or an old broach or pin, or antique beads. Fabric and Fibre art offers a fabulously versatile form of art.
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