How do you describe a quilted piece that’s not a quilt, that has embroidery and embellishment, and can be 3 dimensional? Fiber Art.

I’m not a quilter. I’m not an embroiderer. I’m not a felter. It has taken a while to be comfortable saying it, I am an artist.

I use quilting, embroidery, and felting techniques in my work. My work seeks to recreate textures and shapes found in nature. The medium I respond with is fabric.  With fabric comes thread and fibers, and a slew of techniques to manipulate the media into shapes. 

I am always experimenting to find the right combinations to get the right texture.  I’ve tried many things from wet felting, painting and melted craft felt, reusable materials, and simple embroidery. I even boiled polyester once. The work isn’t as much about those individual processes but what they can accomplish together.

Thank you for taking the time to look at my work, I love sharing.

Kim