I like rust and fog, flare and frost. Photography, especially macro photography, opens up a secret realm of details and makes every season exciting.
Ever since I was a little girl making dollhouse furniture out of scraps, I've loved making things from scratch. I like to create my own fabrics by adding or discharging color. I'm happiest when I can take simple items from the hardware store or recycled materials and turn them into something new. After a few years of traditional patchwork and applique, I started stitching abstract compositions, often with raw, ragged edges. I enjoy using techniques that generations of women have used, but finding different ways to apply them. Sewing by hand is slow but creates a satisfying connection to the past. Quirky cat toys and other items that express my silly side are available through my Etsy shop, Caelista. |
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