Textile and Fiber Art.
Susan Davis
Susie Q Gourds, sylva NC Susan has been doing gourd art for 15 years. It takes an entire season to grow the gourds and then another year to dry them. Once the gourds are dry, Susan plans out the designs and concepts. She carves in details, paints leaves, mosaics using various leather, mixed media, gourd patterns and colors along with leather dyes. Gourd art is a popular and highly decorative mountain craft. Website: n/a | Read More: About this Artist on Our Blog
Judy B. Quinn
Western NCJudy is an award-winning master basket weaver. All of her baskets are hand woven from reed, cane, with hardwood handles. They are true functional works of art! Her baskets reflect both her love of traditional Western North Carolina folk art as well a modern sense of whimsy with their subtle touches of colors. Website: n/a
Matt Tommy
Fairview, NCMatt works in natural materials including kudzu, grapevine, honeysuckle, wisteria, eleagnus and willow. Each creation includes a handmade copper leaf from recycled copper which has become his trademark. Website: http://www.matttommey.com/
Cindy Vanderwart
Bashert Designs, fairview NCCindy is fascinated by gourds, their beautiful colors and shapes. She paints them with leather dyes which combine with their natural hue. Dried gourd shells have an appearance very much like wood. A close cousin to pumpkin, gourd art involves decorating dried gourd shells through carving, sanding, polishing or painting. Website: n/a | Read More: About this Artist on Our Blog
Catalina DiBiase
Asheville, NCBeautifully woven rugs made from recycled cloth in refreshing multi-color stripes, Easy care and durable. Machine wash in cold/warm water and line dry for best results. Website: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CatalinaSilks
Susan Greenelsh
As a multi-talented artist, Susan believes it is important to have something in your life you truly like to do. Art is a big subject, so there is a lot to explore. Susan's framed embroidery scenes and hand stitched abstract designs show that her needlework is exceptional!
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Pam Knies
fairview NCPam has had a lifetime interest in textile design in all its forms. She feels fortunate to have been able to collect various textiles and fabrics from many different countries and cultures that are used in constructing her quilted creations. She is very proud to share her work with other admirers of fabric and design.
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Bonnie Lucas
Quilted wall hangings,Mills River NCAn original design by fiber artist, Bonnie Lucas, is a creation of colors within the border of the piece that are from the pigment/dye of actual flowers, leaves, and even weeds. An inking/thread technique is applied over this for a rustic/organic feel. Website: n/a
Lynette Miller
FloraCloths, fletcher NCA floor cloth is a floor covering, traditionally made from painted or varnished canvas sail and used to cover or hide bare flooring. Lynette continues this art form with FloraCloths - a durable, easy to clean, allergen-free, and fade resistant floor covering alternative. Lynette combines a method of contact-printing real leaves with traditional painting and stenciling these unique floor covers and rugs.
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Kit(Kathryn)Schmeiser
Fairview, NCUsing a variety of fabrics, yarns, feathers, beads and findings, Kit creates framed seasonal Earthscapes made from hand appliqued and quilted fabic to reflect the mountains of western North Carolina. She writes an original haiku for each framed Earthscape. Website: n/a
Nalan Weaver
Weaverville NCA quilter for 15 years, Nalan is also an avid gardener. Nature's vibrant colors and energy found in her garden are a primary theme in her colorful and happy quilted art pieces.
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