MOUNTAIN MADE has one of best collections of the most interesting local work in textile art designs, basketry, fiber art, handcrafted journals, quilts, wearable textile art and wall hangings. We pride ourselves on only showcasing the fiber arts that follow something more than a simple pattern…we want to offer you pieces that are both extraordinary yet functional. Browse our collection and see if you don't agree…

Fiber artists
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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.
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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

Lucille Rogers Lucille Rogers Pine Needle Baskets, asheville ncLucille Rogers taught herself to make pine needle baskets at age 65. Not able to find a book at that time, she had to rely upon her memory from when she was about age 10 and watching her mother make baskets. She makes each basket by hand...needle by needle and Lucille is 91 years young! Website: n/a

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.
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textile artists
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Paula Barringer Alley Quilts, shelby NCAlley Quilts is the unique quilting studio of Paula Barringer and Mary Henry. This studio is nestled in a quiet backstreet in workshop that was Originally a livery stable on a service alleyway, hence the name. Paula's quilts maintain the charm of bygone days while using the best in contemporary materials with traditional designs. Paula's cheerful designs include quilted wall hangings, baby quilts, bed coverings, throws, table covers plus speciality quilts for Christmas and other special occasions.
Website: www.alleyquilts.com

Sondra Dorn Sondra Dorn Contemporary Textile Art, asheville NCSondra works in textiles to create fine art suitable for table top or wall. Her work brings together her love of textiles and traditional techniques with a fascination for new technologies. The images are derived from actual objects scanned into the computer, manipulated and enhanced. This is then digitally printed with dyes on 100% linen fabric. Sondra then embellishes her pieces with hand embroidery, free motion machine embroidery and appliqué of hand dyed linen. Website: www.sondradorn.com

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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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.

Website: www.floracloths.com

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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