Rug Hooked Bench Pad/Table Runner

I was visiting friends on Christmas morning and was so pleased to see, on display on the breakfast table, this whimsical hooked runner I made a few years ago.

I love the idea that flowers can grow larger than houses, and was inspired to do another runner (or bench pad!) with a similar theme.

Rug Hooked Bench Pad/Table Runner
Measures 11" x 28 1/2"
$180
SOLD

Textile Collages

I have long been drawn to the art of slow stitching - mindful, organic, hand stitching. It can come in many forms such as quilting, textile collages, and even mending.  Over the years, I collected beautiful bits of fabric, lace, antique handkerchiefs, and ribbon, determined that one day I would focus on this contemplative art form.  So, last year, when a broken arm kept me from pursuing other, more strenuous projects, I dug into my collection of beautiful old textiles.  Over the six weeks of healing, I let the colours and textures speak to me as I worked them into a collection of lovely fabric collages. Although the collages were created some time ago, I used the quiet (and very cold) time after this year's holidays to finally display them properly.  Wooden artist palets, painted white, were turned into shadow boxes; textiles were mounted on foamcore to create a three dimensional effect.  I love the way they turned out!

8" x 10"
$60

8" x 10"
$60
SOLD

12" x 16"
$100

12" x 16"
$100