About

In the studio

Living a creative life . . . .

I grew up with a needle in my hand, thanks to my mother who was a wonderful seamstress. 
The greater part of my life has been spent sitting cross legged on the floor, stitching like a tailor in a children's fairy tale.

In my "adulthood" I still live in that fairytale land, creating rabbits, bears and other woodland creatures. 

I find inspiration in a long list of "loves", from cherished antique children's clothing, mohair toys & holiday treasures, to rich textiles , trims and sewing implements.  Even a special checkered button or a little velvet box found on an antiquing jaunt can set my mind a twirl with ideas to create around it!

These days I do my best to incorporate as many antique and vintage materials into each original piece as possible. I feel it adds to the "soul" of the character and helps to preserve the past.

I also enjoy creating vintage inspired pincushions of hand dyed wool, vintage linen and velvet, some of which include a small mohair animal.

Each day I feel blessed to have the support and love of family, creative friends and 

a "job" that feeds my creative soul.

The year 2021 marks my 34th. year of living this creative life and
each day I awake loving it!

Thank you to one and all who make this journey possible . . . .

Lori Ann